Postpartum Links

Postpartum Adult:

• Wellington Public Health Postpartum Supports

• Huron Perth Public Health- Postpartum Depression Supports

• New Horizon's Physiotherapy; Listowel- For Pelvic Floor, Postpartum Pain, Mastitis 

• Parenting with a Disability Network

 

Postpartum Infant:​

• Best Start Baby's Stomach Size & Daily Diapers (pdf)

• Health Canada- Baby's Safe Sleep Environment (pdf)

 

Midwifery Handouts for Postpartum Discussion Topics:

These pdf handouts are from the Association of Ontario Midwives and are helpful for decision making between you and your midwife. There are more topics located in the Pregnancy, and Labour & Birth link sections.

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• Normal Newborn Behaviour

• What is Jaundice?

• When Your Baby Needs Phototherapy

 

Postpartum Feeding Choices:

• Huron Perth Breastfeeding Supports

• Breastmilk Storage Guidelines (pdf)

• La Leche League Canada- Peer support for breast and chest feeding

  • Establishing Your Milk Supply (pdf)

  • Tips for Breastfeeding Twins (pdf)

  • How to know your baby is getting enough milk (pdf)​

  • Laid Back Breastfeeding (reclining position pdf)

  • Trans Nursing Tip Sheet (pdf)

• Health Canada- 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby

• Health Canada- 10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding Committee for Canada

• Ontario Breastfeeds (Bilingual supports)

• Ontario Human Rights to Breastfeed

• Groves Hospital Baby Friendly Feeding Policy (pdf)

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Postpartum Feeding Support Clinics & Lactation Consultants:​

• Cambridge Breastfeeding Clinic

• Cecily Heslett, IBCLC

• Canadian Lactation Consultant Association- Ontario Listings

• Breastfeeding Buddies- Listowel

• Ten Little Toes- Breastfeeding & Postpartum Support

• Stratford Breastfeeding Clinic

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Videos:

A List of videos and clips we have found helpful for clients. Please note, linking a video does not promote the content of the entire website or channel.

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• Dr Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding (33:24)

• Dr. Newman Asymetrical Latch (1:44)

• Dr. Newman Shifting Baby Into Asymetrical Latch (1:03)

• SickKids; Breastfeeding Position & Latch (10:11)

• SickKids; How to Establish & Maintain Milk Supply for your Hospitalized Infant (22:18)

• Using the Medela Symphony Breast Pump (Available to borrow from the clinic if needed, 7:33)

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