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Pregnancy, Labour and Birth, Postpartum Resources

These resources are a great way to prepare for the discussions in your prenatal appointments, look into topics in more detail, or to have a written resource to refer to when you begin your first few weeks with your newborn.

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PREGNANCY

The following materials are provided to you as resources for discussions that will occur during appointments with your midwife. They are not intended as a replacement for any information given to you by your midwife. If you have questions about any of the content please ask your midwife during your next appointment.

The OMama website and accompanying apps have launched, providing Ontario families with a new resource on pregnancy, birth and early childhood. OMama is a joint project between BORN Ontario, CHEO and eHealth Ontario.

Initial Visit

Burlington & Area Midwives

Midwifery Scope of Practice

HIV prenatal screening

Prenatal Screening

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Midwifery Student Involvement

Midwifery Education program

Nausea & Vomitting in Pregnancy

11-16 weeks

Canada Food Guide

Food Safety

Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program

CMV-Infectious Disease

Physical activity in pregnancy guideline

Safety of Medications

Risks of Cannabis

Prenatal Classes:

  • Halton Region
  • Mother Matters
  • babyREADY  

Birthplace Options

Having a Baby at JBH

18-22 weeks

Immunization in Pregnancy

Rh Negative & Rhogam

Deciding How to Give Birth After a Caesarean Section

Pregnancy 40 and Beyond

24-28 weeks

Preterm Labour

Gestational Diabetes

TDap vaccine

Hypertension in Pregnancy

30-32 weeks

What to prepare for Home Birth (see pg1)

What to pack for Hospital Birth (see pg2)

Erythromycin Ointment

Hearing Screen

Newborn Screen

Jaundice

Breastfeeding Info: Dr. Jack Newman

10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed

10 Valuable Tips for Breastfeeding

32-36 weeks

RSV Immunization

Natural Pain Relief Options

Medicinal Pain Relief Options

Optimal fetal positioning - Miles Circuit

Breech-Spinning Babies

Breech-Moxibustion

Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

39-42 weeks

When your water breaks before labour

Going Past your Due Date-Induction vs. Expectant Management

LABOUR AND BIRTH

Water Birth

Doula

Perineal Stretching

When to call in labour

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Association of Ontario Midwives

College of Midwives of Ontario

New Parents Groups:

  • Halton Parents
  • Halton EarlyON Child and Family Centres
  • Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative

POSTPARTUM & NEWBORN

First Days Important Info:

  • Normal Newborn Behavior
  • Important Postpartum Information
  • Baby's First Days - Feeding and Output Tracker
  • What is Jaundice?
  • Phototherapy Information
  • Registering your Newborn - Service Ontario

Infant Feeding:

  • La Leche League
  • Dr. Jack Newman
  • Halton Breastfeeding Support
  • How to Safely Prepare Infant Formula

Pelvic Health:

  • Contraception Options
  • PAP tests - Cervical Cancer Screening

Postpartum Mood Disorders:

  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  • Halton Parenting Support
  • Postpartum Depression - Partner Pact

Infant Health & Growth:

  • Baby Safe to Sleep
  • Parents Guide to Vaccinations
  • Vaccination Schedule
  • Growth Chart - Boys 0-24 months
  • Growth Chart - Girls 0-24 months
  • WHO Gross Motor Milestones

Introducing Solid Foods:

  • Eat Right Ontario
  • Dr. Jack Newman

Car Seat Safety:

  • St. John's Ambulance: 905.634.6665
  • Access Halton: 905.825.6000
  • Health Connections: 905.546.3556
  • Halton Region - Car Seat Safety
  • Child Car Seat Safety

Looking for more Information?

We have a full library of books, dvd's and community resources available at each of our office sites. Ask our administrative staff to sign out your copy.

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