Frequently used Resources
Here are some of our most common links that have some very valuable information
Midwives of Windsor information booklet (link)
The Mother's Program (link) An important multi informational site that answers all your questions.
Registering Birth (link)
Health Cards (OHIP) (link)
Finding Child Care (link)
Government Children Resources (link)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (link)
Cannabis and Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (link)
Ontario 211 (link)
Important Links
Ontario Midwifery Associations
Association of Ontario Midwives (link)
The 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 birthcare in Ontario.
College of Midwives of Ontario (link)
Midwifery 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
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario (link)
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (link)
Pregnancy
Maternal Prenatal screening (link)
Windsor and Essex public health unit (link) The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides public health services to the residents and businesses of Windsor and Essex County in Ontario, Canada.
Common Medications Safe in Pregnancy (link)
Stages of Pregnancy Week by Week (link)
Mothering (link)
Spinning Babies (link) Easier Childbirth with Fetal Positioning
Cascade Health Care Products (link)
Canadian Birth Products (link)
Common Physical Discomforts of Pregnancy (link)
Home Birth Supply list (link)
When to Page (link)
Breastfeeding
La Leche League Canada (link) For breastfeeding and information support 1-800-665-4324
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) (link) Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding worldwide.
INFACT Canada (Infant Feeding Action Coalition) (link) 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.
KellyMom (link) Parenting, Breastfeeding
Postpartum
Post Delivery information (link) PDF print out, also handed out with your hospital package/ homebirth binder
Ontario Early Years Centres (link) This is the link for the Ontario Early Years Centres.
Parent Resources Guide (link) A comprehensive guide on a variety of parenting topics.
Psychology Today (link) Search for therapists in your local area
Newborn Screening Ontario (link) Newborn Screening Manual: One year of SCID Screening: Millionth Newborn Screened in Ontario: Disease information for parents
Children First (link) Children First provides individualized services to families with children up to six years of age, who are at risk for or experiencing mental health challenges or developmental concerns.
Programs
Infant Hearing Program (link) Information about the Infant Hearing Screening Program offered to all families in Ontario
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (link) Information about the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program facilitated by the Middlesex-London Health Unit
BORN Data Collection (link)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Information for Ontario (link)
Multilingual Resources (link) NOTE: This website is not intended for the provision of clinical information or advice; please contact your primary health care provider.
More about Midwifery
Facts about Home Births in Ontario (link) handout (link)
About Midwifery (link)