We do everything we can to provide a relevent e-library of inforamtion for our clients reference.
Midwifery Regulation and Funding
Association of Ontario Midwives
The AOM offers information on the midwifery profession, on what clients can expect from midwifery care, the now and then of the midwifery profession, how you can support the profession through advocacy, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
College of Midwives of Ontario
The College of Midwives of Ontario is the regulating body of practicing midwives in Ontario.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Funds midwifery care for all women who live in Ontario.
Breastfeeding
Best Start
Ontario’s maternal, newborn and early childhood resource centre. Contains ample, up-to-date, bilingual information on breastfeeding.
LaLecheLeague
Through this website you can find answers to your questions about breastfeeding or locate a Leader or LLLC group in your community.
INFACT Canada
National non-governmental organization that works to protect infant feeding and young child health as well as maternal well-being through the promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal feeding practices.
Dr. Jack Newman
Dr. Newman offers a wealth of information for pregnant and nursing mothers as well as for health care providers.
Telehealth
Access to temporary breastfeeding support by a Registered Nurse.
Baby Care
Don't Cry
The old term ‘colic’ is now being called Purple Crying. This link gives a synopsis of the phenomenon.
Due Date Calculator
Due Date Calculator
‘OB calc’ is an online tool used to calculate your baby’s expected date of birth and can be printed to keep track of your baby’s gestational age throughout the pregnancy.
Pregnancy, labour and birth
Waterbirth
Waterbirth.org explores the ever-increasing popularity of waterbirth. This site is geared to pregnant women and to care providers. *There is some marketing on this website.
Evidence-based decision making
Childbirth Connection is a compilation of information about pregnancy, birth and post-partum care that is based on quality research. It is an absolutely excellent site. It also includes an ilustrated guide to your baby’s development and the stages of pregnancy. This site has an evidence-based decision-making tool regarding vaginal birth after Cesarean Section/ elective repeat Cesarean Section. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Breech Birth
The Coalition for Breech Birth is a grassroots coalition advocating for change within the Canadian and US birthing Communities.
OMama
OMama is a website and a mobile application (app) that connects women and families to trusted, evidence-informed healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting information for Ontario, Canada. Keep in touch with OMama by visiting their Facebook page.
Lamaze
Promoting healthy pregnancy and normal childbirth.
Post-partum mood disorders
Post-partum mood disorders
Mood Disorders Canada has general information about mental health, and also includes information for women and families living with post-partum mood disorders including depression, anxiety and OCD.
Post-partum depression
Online PPD support group.
Canadian Pediatric Society/Societé canadienne de pédiatrie
Caring for Kids
web site contains information for parents and care providers on infant, child and adolescent health and well being.
Soins de nos enfants
Le site Web Soins de nos enfants contient de l’information à l’intention des parents et des éducateurs sur la santé et le bien-être des enfants et des adolescents.