Prenatal Resources
Covid vaccines while pregnant/breastfeeding
Genetic screening information
App with evidence based information about pregnancy, birth and the newborn
http://www.omama.com/en/index.asp
Free prenatal classes from Middlesex Public Health Unit (online)
https://www.healthunit.com/prenatal-health
Nutrition information
Health Canada – Prenatal Nutrition
Information about midwifery care from the Association of Ontario Midwives
Clinical resources from the Association of Ontario Midwives
https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/client-handouts
Information about the College of Midwives of Ontario, which regulates the Midwifery profession in Ontario
Our midwives work out of London Health Sciences Centre and Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
https://www.lhsc.on.ca/maternal-newborn-care/labour-birth
Link to the LHSC map
https://www.lhsc.on.ca/media/9474/download
Picture tour of the birthing and postpartum rooms at LHSC
https://www.lhsc.on.ca/maternal-newborn-care/birthing-at-lhscs-womens-care-program
Information for pre-conception, pregnancy, sexual health, birth & postpartum
Labour & Delivery Resources
Link to the LHSC map
https://www.lhsc.on.ca/media/9474/download
Picture tour of the birthing and postpartum rooms at LHSC
https://www.lhsc.on.ca/maternal-newborn-care/birthing-at-lhscs-womens-care-program
Information for pre-conception, pregnancy, sexual health, birth & postpartum
Informed decision making
Perineal massage direction & diagrams
Water birth
Information on water birth
Prevention of Legionnaires’ disease in water birth
Mental health support
Middlesex-London Health Unit perinatal mood disorders resources (on-line & in person)
https://www.healthunit.com/pmh
Free program run by CAMH to help tackle anxiety and depression
Online videos which provide practical tips
Telephone coaching and workbooks
1-866-345-0224
Support for pregnancy and Infant Loss
Postpartum & Newborn Resources
Chestfeeding Support
Middlesex-London Health Unit chestfeeding home visits
https://www.healthunit.com/breastfeeding-home-visits
Mother-to-mother chestfeeding support and information
Le Leche League London
Various clinics are run on a monthly basis
Contact support@llc-london.com for dates, times and locations each month
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic
Information sheets and videos, available in multiple languages
Dr. Jack Newman's breastfeeding clinic
Signs that breastfeeding is going well:
https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/B02-E.pdf
Donating Breastmilk
https://www.milkbankontario.ca/donate-milk/how-to-donate-breast-milk/
Postpartum Mental Health Resources
Middlesex-London Health Unit perinatal mood disorders resources (on-line & in person)
https://www.healthunit.com/pmh
Free program run by CAMH to help tackle anxiety and depression
Online videos which provide practical tips
Telephone coaching and workbooks
1-866-345-0224
Support for pregnancy and Infant Loss
https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/
Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre (parenting groups)
Mother Reach Perinatal Mental Health Support Group
https://www.healthunit.com/mother-reach
London Mental Health Crisis Service mental health issues, situational crisis, psychosis, emotional trauma, agitation/sleeplessness, severe depression or anxiety
519-433-2023
Other
Contraception
sexandu.ca
Information on pelvic floor health
*If you are interested in seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist, speak to your midwife about local practitioners
Various health services available in London & Middlesex
Newborn
Tongue-tie diagnosis/treatment
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tongue-tie/symptoms-causes/syc-20378452
* Speak to your midwife regarding local practitioners
Normal Newborn Behaviours
https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/sites/default/files/2017-06/Normal-newborn-behaviour-English.pdf
Newborn Screening Ontario information (heel prick test)
Circumcision information
CPS information on circumcision
https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/circumcision
Vaccination Information
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization/static/immunization_tool.html
Nipping Screen (for child development)
https://www.lookseechecklist.com/Default
Physical activities guidelines
https://www.healthunit.com/physical-activity-early-years
Introducing solids
https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/D12-E.pdf
Programming and Activities for Babies
Childreach
Books for Babies
https://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/kids/programs/books-babies#babies_times
Telephone Support for Concerns About Your Baby
Non urgent:
Health Connection, 519-850-2280,
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Urgent: Call 519-685-8735 for a virtual consult with an emergency room doctor