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Helpful Information
We've gathered together the following information for you to use as a resource in your prenatal and immediate post partum periods. As these are links to external sites and service providers, we will not taking responsibility for their services -- we are simply providing this as an information resource only.


Useful Documents

Family Centred Care Parent Book – This 120+ page guide was developed by the Maternal Newborn Program at Lakeridge Health. It describes the hospital’s relevant procedures before, during, and after birth. Information includes genetic counseling, infant care, how to care for the perineal area, how to care for stitches, post partum blues, how to use a breast pump, and much more. Downloadable in Adobe PDF format.

Healthy Birth Your Way:  6 Steps to a Safer Birth  – This is a wonderful 18-page booklet produced by InJoy Birth and Parenting Education.   Here it is  downloadable in Adobe PDF format.



North Durham Pregancy & Labour Support Service Providers

Medical Associates of Port Perry - The official web site for the Medical Associates of Port Perry, where many of the local hospital obstetricians have their practices.  http://www.portperrymedical.ca/obstetrical-care.php

Kawartha Lamaze – An affiliate of Port Perry Lamaze offering Monday evening prenatal classes in north Durham.  http://kawarthalamaze.com/

Durham Lamaze Associates – An affiliate of Port Perry Lamaze offering doula services and childbirth education.  http://www.durham-lamaze.com/

Ladies of Labour Doula Services – Provders of doula services in north Durham.  Email: bbrown80@sympatico.ca and hannahs-grandma@hotmail.com

Uxbridge Community Midwives – A provider of midwive services across the north Durham region, with deliveries at home or Markham Stouffville Hospital.  Call 905-862-3535. http://www.uxbridgemidwives.com/


North Durham Parenting Support Organizations


Ontario Early Years Centres – These are places where new parents can go to get answers to questions, information about programmes and services available for young children, and an opportunity to speak with early years professionals and other parents facing similar challenges. http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/earlychildhood/
oeyc/index.aspx

Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources – Coordinating services for children in north Durham Region.  http://www.durhamfamilyresources.org/


Other Durham Pregnancy, Childbirth and Child-Related Resources 

Durham Region Baby – An excellent web site with links to local baby-related retailers and service providers, plus articles and a free newsletter. http://durhamregionbaby.com/

Art and Design – Photography studio with a portfolio of stunning newborn photos. Consider them for your own baby portrait. http://www.artanddesign.ca/


Other Pregnancy, Childbirth and Child-Related Resources

Lamaze International – Information for parents-to-be on natural childbirth and parenting.  http://www.lamaze.org/

Canadian Paediatric Society – Information on child and youth health care.  http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/

About Kids Health
– Information from the Hospital for Sick Kids on pregnancy and baby care.  http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Pregnancy/Pregnancy-Babies.aspx?
articleID=6712&categoryID=PG

Best Start –  Ontario's maternal, newborn, and early child development resource centre.  http://www.healthbeforepregnancy.ca/

Ontario Newborn Screening Program –  This program screens Ontario babies for at least 27 diseases to ensure that babies have the best start to life.  http://www.newbornscreening.on.ca/

Health Canada –  Information from the Canadian government on product safety recalls, food and nutrition, and other important health-related topics.  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

Invest in Kids –  Information, activities, ideas and recommendations for Canadian parents of children under 5 years old.  http://www.investinkids.ca/

Safe Kids Canada –  National injury prevention program run by the Hospital for Sick Children.  http://www.safekidscanada.ca/

Sweet Bump Boutiques
– A directory of selected providers of pregnancy-related online retailers and service providers.
http://sweetbump.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=130




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