CANADA'S PRENATAL & PARENTING PROGRAM
Trustworthy guidance for every week of your pregnancy - made for Canadian families
Text messages timed to your pregnancy and baby's age, each with a link to expert-reviewed resources. Developed at UBC, and endorsed by leading Canadian medical societies.
→ Takes 2 minutes. You'll get your first message as soon as you enroll.
Professionally endorsed and may be funded by your provincial health authority
Professionally endorsed and may be funded by your provincial health authority
SEE IT IN ACTION
Watch how SmartParent works
A quick look at what you'll receive and how SmartParent supports you through pregnancy and your baby's first year.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to better-supported parenthood
Three steps to
better-supported parenthood
Step 1
Enroll in 2 minutes
Sign up online with your phone number and due date (or baby's birthday). That's it - no app to download.
Step 2
Get timely messages
Receive 3 texts per week, matched to your week of pregnancy or your baby's age. Each includes a link to curated resources.
Step 3
Tap to learn more
When a topic matters to you, follow the link for deeper guidance. When it doesn't, just move on. No pressure, no noise.
WHY SMARTPARENT
Pregnancy and parenting advice you can actually trust
Most pregnancy and parenting apps are built to sell products, show ads, and keep you scrolling. SmartParent is built to support you.
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Built around Canadian care
SmartParent is designed around how pregnancy and parenting are actually managed in Canada - your care system, your community resources, and Canadian clinical guidelines. No translating advice from other countries to figure out what applies to you.
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Support that puts you first
There are no ads, no sponsored content, and no product recommendations. Your data is never sold or shared with anyone. SmartParent is supported by provincial health authorities and endorsed by leading Canadian medical societies - our only agenda is your wellbeing.
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Guidance without the noise
Other apps mix entertainment with information and compete for your attention. SmartParent focuses on what's meaningful - timed to your stage, tailored to your needs, and easy to access. Everything stays in your text messages, so you can find it when you need it.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Guidance on topics that matter most
SmartParent covers a wide range of topics across pregnancy and your baby's first year.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
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I used SmartParent throughout my pregnancy and 1st year of my daughter's life and I absolutely loved it. It was the only resource that I consistently used. I just got the Happy 1st Birthday message, so I'm guessing it's over now (which makes me sad!). The year flew by. Wonderful resource.
Sara · Applied Public Health Science Specialist, BC
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Join thousands of Canadian parents who get trusted, timely support delivered right to their phone - no app, no ads, no noise.
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After you enroll, you'll get your first text within a day - matched to where you are in your pregnancy or your baby's age.
You choose how many messages per week and when they arrive.
After you enroll, you'll get your first text within a day - matched to where you are in your pregnancy or your baby's age. You choose how many messages per week and when they arrive.