Prenatal Resources
The following information is research based and takes into consideration community standards in our region and hospitals. It is meant for clients of Gentle Beginnings Midwifery. Please do not reproduce without permission.
Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC)
For more information and for tools to help you choose between a VBAC and a repeat elective c-section, visit the Association of Ontario Midwives client resources at:
AOM VBAC Client Resource
Rh Negative Blood Type in Pregnancy
Physical Activity in Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Postpartum Resources
The following information is research based and takes into consideration community standards in our region and hospitals. It is meant for clients of Gentle Beginnings Midwifery. Please do not reproduce without permission.
Mother Resources
Contraception- Hormonal Methods
Contraception-Non-hormonal Methods
Breastfeeding Resources
24 hour breastfeeding Hotline:
PHONE: 1-866-797-0000 TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Breastfeeding Help in SD&G, Prescott-Russell and Akwesasne
Community Support-Breastfeeding
Dr Jack Newman Breastfeeding Support (everything and anything to do with breastfeeding and breastfeeding support including videos and access to lactation consultants via email)
Ottawa Express Breastfeeding Support Drop-Ins (please check frequently as times and locations change)
Mental Health Resources
211 (number to dial to help find resources in your community)
Help for Moms with Post-partum Depression and Anxiety
Baby Resources
Erythromycin, Vitamin K and Newborn Screen Handout
Watch Me Grow- Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Canadian Pediatric Society-Caring for kids (includes information, guidelines, recommendations and tips for babies from pregnancy until teen years)
Colic and Your Baby (credit: Eastern Ontario Health Unit)
Fever-What you should know (Credit: CHEO)
Getting to Know your Crying Baby (credit: Ottawa Public Health Unit)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (credit:Canadian Pediatric Society)
Plagiocephaly (credit: Ottawa Public Health Unit)
Assessment and Release of Tongue Tie-Ottawa (Credit: EOHU)
Pediatric Dentist (Contact for pediatric dentist in Ottawa who assesses and performs tongue and lip tie release via scissors or laser as well as various other pediatric dental issues)
How to Feed a Baby with a Bottle (credit: EOHU)
How to Prepare Formula in a Term Infant (credit: EOHU)
How to Prepare Powdered Formula in a Term Infant (credit: EOHU)
How to Sterilize Equipment (credit: EOHU)
Other links
OMama: Website and App
Association of Ontario Midwives: www.aom.on.ca
College of Midwives of Ontario: www.cmo.on.ca
Canadian Association of Midwives: www.canadianmidwives.org
Eastern Ontario Health Unit: For information on healthy pregnancy, quitting smoking, programs in your area, prenatal classes etc. www.eohu.ca