pregnancy, sleep and parenting resources
Below is a list of trusted resources for new and expectant parents. Click on the service name to access their website where available.
Jump to the bottom to find local resources for Sarnia, Ontario and surrounding areas
pregnancy and birth
Childbirth Connection
A wide range of print and visual information
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Evidence Based Birth
A range of evidence based articles covering pregnancy and birth
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International Cesarean Awareness Network
Evidence based information on cesarean sections and vaginal birth after cesarean sections (VBAC)
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Mama Natural
A range of unbiased resources covering anything pregnancy related
OMama
Online, Ontario based, resource, with information from conception to newborn
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Ontario Prenatal Education
A huge source of information on conception through to early parenthood
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Science and Sensibility
A Lamaze education blog covering all topics related to pregnancy, birth and beyond
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Spinning Babies
Information and exercise to help create optimal space in the body, to help encourage a smoother birth for the birthing person and baby
The Miles Circuit
A series of exercises that can help encourage labour and ease any discomforts
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The Mothers Program
Information on conception through to early postpartum. Includes articles, links, hotline numbers, and members forum
feeding baby
Kelly Mom
In depth information on breastfeeding and other feeding methods
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The Milk Meg
Useful resources on breastfeeding
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La Leche League
Peer to peer breastfeeding and chestfeeding support for pregnant and new parents
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sleep and birth trauma
Safe Sleep 7
Guidelines for safe bedsharing from La Leche League
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Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory
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Prevention and Treatment for Traumatic Birth
Resources and information on dealing with birth trauma
local resources in Sarnia, Ontario
Midwifery Services of Lambton-Kent
519 337-BABY (2229)
Midwives provide support to birthing parents and their babies during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Sarnia midwives have privileges at Bluewater Hospital and also attend home births
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Maternal Infant Child Program - Bluewater Health
Information for expectant parents on giving birth at Bluewater Health and updates on COVID-19 patient related care
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Healthy Babies, Healthy Children - Lambton Public Health
519-383-3817
Virtual support offered through a prenatal call and a follow up call 48 hours after your baby is born
Additional support is available for those in need
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Lactation Consultant - Lambton Public Health
519-383-3817
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants support breast/chest feeding and can advise on numerous issues or challenges expectant parents may face
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Lactation Education - Rosy Dreamers
We offer virtual and in person support to help educate and support new parents with breastfeeding challenges
We refer to an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) when appropriate LEARN MORE
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Adult Sleep Help - Restwell Sarnia
A team of Certified Sleep Physicians, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Registered Cardiology Technologists can help you ensure you are getting the sleep you need to be your best as a parent
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