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Postpartum
The first few weeks at home with your new baby can be challenging for any parents. Please reach out to your family doctor, our office or the Well Baby Clinic (Healthy Babies, Happy Families) for support. We've also included the following resources for many common questions and concerns.
SOGC - Postpartum
Great resource that covers many different topics regarding postpartum from the SOGC. Click the image above to access the site.
Well Baby Clinic (Healthy Babies, Happy Families)
A great website reviewing common new baby concerns, including the dreaded second night, how to care for their umbilical cord and diapering.
Canadian Pediatric Society - Caring for Kids
An excellent resource from the CPS about a wide variety of topics for new babies.
Best Start - Safe Sleeping Information
Learn about common infant sleep patterns and how to keep your baby safe during sleep.
Safe Sleeping For Your Baby
Please see this helpful infographic about safe sleeping habits for your baby
Safe Sleeping Habits
Please also see a helpful video about safe sleeping habits for your baby
Caring For Yourself and Your Baby
Please see this helpful document that covers proper self care as well as caring for your baby after coming home from the hospital.
Life With a Newborn
Please see this helpful document that covers a wide range of topic regarding life with a newborn and the things to look out for and focus on.
Car Seat Checklist
Here is a helpful checklist to look over when shopping and putting together a car seat. To learn more click the image above.
Infant Hearing Test
Here is a helpful PDF Brochure about the Infant Hearing Program by the Ontario Government. To learn more click the image above.
Newborn Screening - Parent Letter
Please see this letter to new parents on receiving a hearing screening test for their newborn.
Can Your Baby Hear?
Here is a helpful PDF about the Infant Hearing Program by the Ontario Government. To learn more click the image above.
Screening for Heart Defects in Newborns
Here is a helpful PDF about the screening process and the importance of this screening test. To learn more click the image above.
Skin to Skin Contact
Please see this letter to learn about the value of skin to skin contact with your newborn.
Newborn Screening
Here is a helpful PDF about Ontario Newborn Screening Program and how it can benefit your baby. To learn more click the image above.
Postpartum
Mood Changes
It is quite common for women to experience postpartum "blues" in the first 2 weeks after their baby is born. However, mood changes can become more concerning if they persist. Please reach out to your health practitioner and refer to some of the following resources. Also, please check out our "Mental Health" section under "Resources".
SOGC - Postpartum Mental Health
Great resource from the SOGC that covers postpartum depression, how to treat it and services that can help.
After Baby Group - Georgian Bay Family Health Team
A series of 6 group sessions with mental health staff for women who are struggling emotionally after the birth of their babies. Also available at the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre in Wasaga Beach.
Women’s College Hospital Mother Matters Program
An online support group for women with mood/adjustment challenges after the birth of their baby
Pelvic Floor Health
Many women will experience weakness in their pelvic floor after childbirth, which can result in urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse over time. Kegel exercises and pelvic floor physiotherapy can be very helpful to prevent and treat these common issues.
Higher Function Health Services
Higher Function Health Services provides specialized pelvic health physiotherapy and are located in Collingwood. Check them out for any of your pelvic health needs.
Pelvic Health Solutions
A great website with patient information regarding prolapse, incontinence and pelvic floor exercises ("Kegel" exercises) to help strengthen your pelvic floor. It also has a section where you can search for pelvic floor physiotherapists in your area.
Pelvic Floor Physio
To learn more about kegel exercises and pelvic floor physiotherapy click the IUGA logo above.
Perinatal Kegel Exercises
A helpful set of PDFs to help you learn more about pelvic health during your pregnancy as well as after.
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