Ontario Midwifery Associations
- Association of Ontario MidwivesThe Association of Ontario Midwives is the professional body representing midwives and the practice of midwifery in the province of Ontario. They also have a consumer website at the same link that we encourage you to join. Help Ontario Midwives improve birth care in Ontario.
- College of Midwives of OntarioMidwifery care in Ontario is defined and guided by a history of and ongoing support for community-based midwives working in partnership with childbearing women. The CMO envisions a time when every community and every woman in the province has midwifery care as an accessible and viable option for childbearing.
Ontario Midwifery Education Program
Pregnancy 3rd Trimester
Evidence Based Birth – Prenatal Classes
- Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK0322NJW7Q&list=PL80dwTLikdO1sklTM08kuWIK6unRm-ldo&index=4&t=913s (Of note: In our community we consider 4cm to be active labour).
- Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmW5w-rACSI&list=PL80dwTLikdO1sklTM08kuWIK6unRm-ldo&index=3
- Holliday Tyson – Prenatal Classes
- – Labour/Birth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVOP-ob4ZXA&t=20s
- – Postpartum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MidVzEeTmc0
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS Swab – 36 week appointment)
- –https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/sites/default/files/CPG%20supplemental%20resources/CPG-GBS-Postpartum-management-of-the-neonate-Summary-PUB.pdf
- – https://evidencebasedbirth.com/groupbstrep/
- Victoria Hospital/LHSC – Birthing Information:
- – https://www.lhsc.on.ca/maternal-newborn-care/birthing-at-lhscs-womens-care-program
- Formula Feeding Resource:
- https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Documents/FormulaFeedingYourBabyBooklet.pdf
- Evidence Based Birth Topic Directory:
- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/category/signature-articles/
- – Circumcision
- – Vitamin K
- – Erythromycin
- – Management of the third stage
- https://www.spinningbabies.com/ Birthing Positions
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding.com A parenting site with breastfeeding information, support, humour, news, supplies, advocacy, stories, attitude, and more.
- INFACT Canada (Infant Feeding Action Coalition) A non-governmental, non-profit organization consisting of individuals and groups working to improve the health and well-being of infants and young children through the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.
- Jack Newman A wonderful resource containing lots of information on every aspect of breastfeeding run by Pediatrician and breastfeeding expert Jack Newman.
- Jack Newman Resources Please see the website for French and Spanish versions.
- KellyMom Parenting, Breastfeeding
- La Leche League Canada For breastfeeding and information support 1-800-665-4324
- Middlesex London Health Unit Contains a listing of well-baby and breastfeeding clinics. 519-663-5317 ext 3176
- World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) Protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding worldwide.
- https://ontariobreastfeeds.ca Bilingual Online Ontario Breastfeeding Services 24/7 breastfeeding phone support, available in French and English. T: 1-800-797-0007
- https://www.lhsc.on.ca/media/2415/download Breast Pump Rental community breast pump rentals
- https://mavins.lhsc.on.ca/about MAVIN’s Team Support Group Online discussion board by lactation consultants, nurses and doctors
Postpartum
- Child Reach Resource Centre 265 Maitland Street, London. Meets every Thursday morning (group not available in July or August)
- Circumcision
- Infantline, 519-675-8444 Public nurses available evenings 4:30-10:00 pm and weekends 10:00 am-8:00 pm to answer questions about your baby.
- Mother Reach Middlesex and London, 519-434-3644 x 619Postpartum depression support.
- Ontario Early Years Centres There are 3 centres in London that run a number of children’s programs, a drop-in play centre and a toy lending library FREE of charge. Look online for a location close to you.
- Parent Resources Guide A comprehensive guide on a variety of parenting topics.
- Psychology Today Search for therapists in your local area.
- The Health Line Information about local health care services in Middlesex County.
Programs
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Information about the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program facilitated by the Middlesex-London Health Unit
- Infant Hearing Program Information about the Infant Hearing Screening Program offered to all families in Ontario
- Newborn Screening
Mental Health Resources
- https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/your-pregnancy/healthy-pregnancy/mental-health/ – Mental Health During Pregnancy – SOGC Pregnancy Info
- https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/depression_in_pregnant_women_and_mothers Depression in pregnant women and mothers – Canadian Paediatric Society
- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/pregnancy/get-help-anxiety-depression.html Depression during pregnancy – Government of Canada
- Reach Out (24/7 Crisis Service) Call or Webchat, 1-866-933-2023
- Talk 4 Healing Help Line (24/7 for Aboriginal Women) Call or Live Chat, 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7 Crisis & Counselling Service) 1-855-242-3310
- Mother Reach Mother Reach Coalition – Middlesex London Health Unit 519-434-3644 (619)
- Mother Matters (Virtual) Facilitated by Women’s College Hospital
- Mental Health and Well Being – Perinatal Mental Health (PMH), London Middlesex Health Unit
- Support Line (24/7 Therapeutic Listening) 1-844-360-8055
- Speak with a Public Health Nurse from The Middlesex-London Health Unit 519-663-5317
- Family Service Thames Valley / Counselling Services 519-433-0183
- Anova: A Future Without Violence (24/7 Crisis & Support Line) 1-800-265-1576
- Zhaawanong Women’s Shelter (24-hr emergency Shelter & support for Indigenous women & their children) 1-800-605-7477
- Carre Four des Femmes (Services confidentiels gratuits pour les femmes francophones) 519-858-0954 (London-Middlesex)
- https://bouncebackontario.ca BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
- https://www.healthunit.com/healthy-babies-healthy-children Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) Prenatal and postpartum supports. *Ask your midwife for a referral
- Parent Infant Relationship Clinic (PAIRclinic) Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness – 519-433-3101
- https://www.merrymount.on.ca – Merrymount – Drop-in family support and crisis centre
- Merrymount | Father Reach Wellness Sessions T: 519-434-3644
- Mental Health Supports – OMama
- eMentalHealth – Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Support International
- Womens Mental Health
OMAMA
- OMAMA OMama is a website and a mobile application (app) that connects women and families to a trusted, evidence-informed healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting information for Ontario, Canada. Keep in touch with OMama by visiting our Facebook page.
- OMAMA App Download the OMAMA App here.
Prenatal Education Online Education Resources
- Birth Preparation
- Diet in Pregnancy
- Diet in Pregnancy #2
- Diet in Pregnancy Vegetarian
- Emotional Health and Pregnancy and Perinatal Depression and…
- Emotional Health and Pregnancy and Perinatal Depression and…
- Emotional Health and Pregnancy and Perinatal Depression and…
- Emotional Health and Pregnancy and Perinatal Depression and…
- Exercise in Pregnancy
- Exercise in Pregnancy #2
- GBS (group B)
- Gestational Diabetes and Screening
- Hypertension in Pregnancy
- INDUCTION OF LABOUR and PREGNANCY PAST 40 WEEKS
- INDUCTION OF LABOUR and PREGNANCY PAST 40 WEEKS #2
- IRON deficiency
- IRON deficiency – AOM Handout
- IRON Deficiency – Iron Supplement Handout
- Maternity Leave
- Maternity Leave – Canada
- Maternity Leave – Ontario
- Medications in Pregnancy
- Medications in Pregnancy #2
- Miscarriage
- Morning Sickness
- OMama
- Oral/Dental Health in Pregnancy
- Oral/Dental Health in Pregnancy #2
- Prenatal Health eLearning Program
- Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal Disorders
- Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal Disorders Resource 2
- Preparing for birth/ birth planning – non medical and medical…
- Routine Prenatal Care
- Smoking Cessation and Marijuana in Pregnancy – Marijuana
- Smoking Cessation and Marijuana in Pregnancy – Marijuana #2
- Smoking Cessation and Marijuana in Pregnancy – Smoking
- Smoking Cessation and Marijuana in Pregnancy – Smoking #2
- VBAC
Recommended Books
Many of these books are available online in digital format, for order, or for loan from the online London Public Library or our clinic library.
Pregnancy
1. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: the complete guide – by Penny Simkin
2. Real Food for Pregnancy: the Science and wisdom of optimal prenatal nutrition – by Lily Nichols
3. Healthy Beginnings: Giving your baby the best start from preconception to Birth -by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Birth
1. The Birth Partner: A complete guide to childbirth for dads, doulas, and other labour companions- By Penny Simkin
2. Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – by Ina May Gaskin
3. Birth Matters: A Midwife’s Manifesto – by Ina May Gaskin
4. Fearless Birthing: Clear your fears for a positive birth -Alexia Leachman
5. Mindful Birthing – by Nancy Bardacke
6. Birthing from Within – by Pam England
7. Hypnobirthing 4th edition: the natural approach to safer, easier, more comfortable birthing – by Marie Mongan
8. Helping Birth: your guide to pain relief choices and interventions in labour and childbirth with real stories – by Eleanor Hayes (UK)
Breastfeeding
1. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – 8th Ed. – by the Le Leche League
2. Dr. Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding – by Dr. Jack Newman
3. Latch: A handbook for breastfeeding with confidence at every stage – by Robin Kaplan (IBCLC)
Newborns and the Postpartum
1. Build Your Nest: a postpartum planning workbook – Kestrel Gates
2. The Baby Book – everything you need to know about your babe from birth to age two. – By Dr.Sears
3. The Baby Owner’s Manual – by Louis Borgenicht
4. Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family
5. The First Forty Days: the essential art of nourishing the new mother – by Heng Ou
6. The Fourth Trimester: A postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring your Vitality – by Kimberley Ann Johnson
7. Postpartum: A story of unraveling and becoming – by Flow Belinsky
Perinatal and Postpartum Emotions/ Postpartum Mood Disorders
1. Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: a Self Help Guide for mothers
2. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: practical skills to help you overcome anxiety, worry, panic attacks, and compulsions – by Kevin Gyoerkoe (Psy D) and Pamela Wiegartz (PhD)
3. This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression – by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin
4. Good Moms Sometimes Have Scary Thoughts: a healing guide to the secret fears of new mothers – by Karen Kleiman and Molly McIntyre
Local Community Resources
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COVID-19
I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine? COVID-19 vaccination (including booster doses) is strongly recommended during pregnancy. Getting vaccinated, as soon as possible, is the safest choice to protect yourself and your baby from the known risks of COVID-19 infection. Check out the following document to answer any other questions you could have in regards to this.
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