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resources

media

  • If Only Everyone Had A Postpartum Doula - New York Times
  • Postpartum Anxiety Might Be Even More Common than PPD - HuffingtonPost
  • Postpartum doulas are the support system all new mothers need - Mother.ly
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general info

Childbirth Connection
Up to date information on a variety of pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics. 

Evidence Based Birth
Up-to date statistics and information (mostly American) relating to birth and pregnancy. A good tool for learning about key clinical terms and procedures. 
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MotherRisk
A collaboration between SickKids & Shoppers Drug Mart. This is a helpful resource for mothers who are not sure about taking certain medications.
1-877-439-2744

March of Dimes
A non-profit working to improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies. Great resource for perinatal health, premature births and loss.

InfoSanté 8-1-1
Speak with a registered nurse anytime in Quebec by dialling 8-1-1.

Quebec Family & Baby Forms (prenatal & postpartum)
Navigating Quebec's bureaucratic system can be challenging. Here it is all laid out for you. Click on "My Personalized Itinerary" to learn which forms might apply to you. 

TinyTots (Quebec's version of "What to Expect")
Learn about everything from prenatal appointments to breastfeeding and community resources. You should have gotten a copy at your first prenatal appointment.

Vaccine Schedule (by Province)
A government resource for routine vaccinations, including a basic breakdown of what each vaccine is intended to treat. A good introduction for vaccine research. 

Safe Sleep for Your Baby (Canada.ca)

Canada's safe sleeping guidelines current recommendations.

books

  • The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
  • The Birth Conspiracy by Rivka Cymbalist
  • The Complete Book of Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
  • Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
  • Sweet Sleep: Nighttime & Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family by LaLecheLeague

breast-feeding & feeding

Global Health Media
Educational videos on various breastfeeding topics such as feeding in the first few hours, feeding positions, and milk supply knowledge.

Breastfeeding Basics
A helpful resource of breastfeeding information and troubleshooting. A good place to find out the benefits of breastfeeding.

101 Reasons to Breastfeed
Brought to you by ProMom. 
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INFACT Canada

"...an NGO that works to protect infant and young child health as well as maternal well-being through the promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices"

Nourri-Source Montreal
A pregnancy support network for moms who are learning about breastfeeding and breastfeeding themselves. Peer-to-peer support and local community mom-meetups in order to promote breastfeeding. Also affiliated with "La Route du Lait": a network of Montreal businesses that welcome breastfeeding mothers.

Fondation OLO
A good start nutritionally for pregnant mamas and little ones under 2 years. Pregnancy supplements of orange, milk, and eggs (Orange, Lait, Oeufs) and a vitamin for mamas living below the poverty line. Available at CLSCs & at support groups.

Infant Nutrition 
Supplied by Government of Canada. A helpful guide and timeline of the introduction of solid foods. 

International Breastfeeding Centre (Jack Newman)
"A non-profit organization since 2010, [they offer] breastfeeding support, education, and training."
Article: Breastfeeding, birilium and jaundice 

Local Breastfeeding Support Groups & Drop-Ins
  • Breastfeeding workshop - a 1hr workshop for moms as of their 34th week.(West Island)
  • Breastfeeding Drop-In sessions (West Island)
  • CLSC Metro breastfeeding group & free playgroup (1801 de Maisonneuve)
  • CLSC Breastfeeding Support Group contact information (Metro, CDN, Park-Ex) 
  • La Leche League Montreal (Centre Greene, 1090 ave Greene) 
  • La Leche League Pointe-Claire&Dorval 3rd Monday of the month 10am
  • Jewish General Hospital: Herzl-Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic (by referral only)

Proper Preparation of Formula - World Health Organization
It is important when deciding to formula feed your infant that proper care be used for feeding. 

Paced Bottle Feeding - Mama Natural
Paced bottle feeding of formula or breastmilk is the safest way to feed. Baby can control the amount which can lead to less overfeeding and a healthier baby. 


local to montreal

Caffe della Pace (The Peace Café) - 1002 av Van Horne
owned by Rivka Cymbalist, this is a cafe which has great lunch food and a wonderful nook for classes, support groups and gatherings of parents and birth workers. 

Melons & Clementines - 5659 Sherbrooke St. W
A lunch spot and toddler's hangout, this place is a local resource and shop for all of your breastfeeding needs. NDG go-ers should check it out for classes and lactation help. Also have breast pumps and nursing gear available for purchase. They are putting on a lot of classes for expecting and new parents! 

Jabberwocky Studio - 4833 Sherbrooke St W.
They "are a multi-functional sensory play space and art studio for kids 0-8 and their families, where your little one can develop key motor and cognitive skills through exactly what makes them children."

parenting   etc. 

Roasted 
​A family and parenting magazine featuring Montreal activities and lifestyle articles.

Parent.co
A lot of articles spanning many topics all about kids & parenting. It can get BuzzFeed-y and is a quick, often funny read.

KellyMom
A good resource with helpful information for new moms. Topics include pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting.

La Place 0-5
A provincially funder childcare (CPE) and home daycare locator tool for parents. 

Romper

A fresh take on parenting, pregnancy and all the all kinds of things. Kind of a magazine of funny yet informative content. 
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