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Provides a team of birth and postpartum doulas offering care through comprehensive information and emotional and physical support to birthing families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the first year postpartum through a mindful approach.

Offers:

• Prenatal Classes
• Birth Doulas
• Postpartum Doulas
• Bereavement Doulas
• Breastfeeding support
• DONA Approved Birth Doula Training

All members of The Doula Group are professionally trained and certified, or working toward certification; they are members of the Association of Ontario Doulas.

Maternal support services for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting.
Team includes: Certified Doulas,, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Registered Nurses, Registered Dieticians (RD), and Registered Social Workers (RSW)
Offering the following services:

• Prenatal Classes and Workshops (virtual) - OHIP covered, fee for service
• Birth Doula Services (birth support) - may be covered by private health insurance
• Lactation Consultations/Support (mobile, in-home, virtual) - may be covered by private health insurance
• Postpartum Doula Services (mobile, in-home)
• Overnight Doula (mobile, in-home)

In-home support, care, and education for families with new babies

• offers baby care and breastfeeding information and assistance
• help in maintaining housework, laundry, errands and care for siblings of the new baby
• providing reassurance and emotional support to new mothers
• offer resources and strategies for the entire family to help develop healthy routines

Christian organization providing information and emotional support for people facing an unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy related concern, all services free and confidential
Services include:

• pregnancy tests
• a safe place to explore options (Abortion, Adoption, Parenting)
• ongoing support durng pregnancy
• information about community resources
• adoption information & support
• emotional support after abortion
• preparing for baby program (emotional support, prenatal classes & material support- diapers, clothing, etc.)
• parenting program & support (emotional support, parenting classes & material support- diapers, clothing, etc.)
• does NOT provide medical services or make arrangements for abortion services

Breastfeeding/lactation support; in hospital and in home visiting prenatally and beyond; specializing in Infant Mental Health Promotion/Attachment Parenting

Barrie Clinic has temporarily moved to 15 Sperling Dr, Barrie

Sexual health clinic services include:

• family planning and birth control counselling
• birth control prescriptions
• pregnancy confirmation
• telephone info-line counselling services in areas of sexuality, birth control, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
• testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
• referrals, as necessary, including abortion and adoption
• follow-up

Anonymous HIV Testing services include:

• HIV information and testing, including pre-test counselling on how people get HIV and what a positive or negative test result might mean and post-test counselling to discuss results
• outreach services and education
• referral to community services
• anonymous rapid HIV testing available at the Barrie Clinic only, appointment required

Offer rehabilitation, physical and mental health services in clinic, clients homes, community settings, and remotely through virtual care / telehealth

• Interdisciplinary team
• Provide the following services:
  • Health support services - nursing. Private care at home, hospital or other settings
  • Personal support services - homemaking, shopping, meal preparation and accompaniment to appointments
  • Specialized services - Alzheimer, palliative, brain injury and diabetic care
  • Health and Wellness programs - Falls Prevention, Diabetes, Healthy Heart, Osteoporosis, Women's Health, Men's Health, Summer Living (Sun Safety) and West Nile Virus
  • Respite care
  • Friendly companionship

COVID-19 Response
Groups will be running over organization-approved virtual platforms until further notice. Contact Riley at 705-722-1581 to register.

Regular Service
A program for parents suffering from mood changes after the birth of a baby. Meet other new parents experiencing mood changes. Discuss relationships and difficult emotions, learn coping strategies and how to take care of yourself. Facilitated by a Mental Health professional.

Limited child monitoring available for walking children. To register your child/ren for child monitoring please call the EarlyON Centre by Monday at noon and leave a message at 705-792-7878

A program of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in partnership with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Barrie, Barrie Community Family Health Team,Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic and Empower Simcoe (formerly Simcoe Community Services)

Breastfeeding Support Groups

• in-person and online groups
• A weekly drop in group where breastfeeding families have a chance to get together to talk about breastfeeding experiences and other new baby topics
• provides friendship and support for breastfeeding families
• provides one to one help and support from a public health nurse

Birth and postpartum doula services. Various packages available.

In-home lactation support services. Prenatal support, newborn support, transition to solids and beyond.

Programs to assist parents-to-be in preparation for the birth of their child and early months with their newborn

• participants learn about labour and birth, breastfeeding, and infant care
• offers the 4th Trimester Series, for new moms and their babies and a variety of programs for parents, babies and toddlers, see website for full details
• other services include:
  • Registered Massage Therapy (perinatal massage, general wellness)
  • Lactation Support with an IBCLC
  • Car Seat installation and education with our in-house CPST
  • Boutique store and online Babyshop offering essentials for pregnancy, birth, babies and parenting, shipping available anywhere in Canada

Healthy Babies Healthy Children is a free and voluntary program:

• for women and their families in the prenatal period
• for families with children from birth until their transition to school
• offers support in the home to children and parents identified with difficulties to help with:
  • Healthy pregnancy
  • Feeding (including breastfeeding)
  • Nutrition education
  • Healthy child development
  • Baby care
  • Safety
  • Adjusting to parenthood, and more

Provide a variety of supports to help parents raise healthy children, including:

Health Connection

• help callers with answers to questions about healthy growth and development, child behaviour, safety and more

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

• for pregnant women and families with children newborn until transition to school (see separate records)

Breastfeeding Programs

• breastfeeding programs at community locations (see separate records)

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

• support via telephone
• link callers to community programs and services
• guidance and support in managing common parenting challenges
• programs provided at community locations upon request

Free in-person and online prenatal classes

In-Person Classes:

• provide an opportunity to meet other pregnant people and families, talk about pregnancy, birth and newborns and get answers to your questions and concerns from a public health nurse
• classes include labour and birth, comfort measures, medical interventions, newborns, after baby comes, breastfeeding and more

Online Prenatal classes:

• choose the information that interests you, learn at your own pace, topics include:
  • Pregnancy (prenatal care, prenatal tests, baby's growth, body changes, mental health, eating and weight gain, physical activity, sex, preterm labour, alcohol, drugs and smoking safety, special considerations)
  • Labour and Birth (labour, birth story, comfort measures, medical interventions, caesarean birth, relaxation exercises)
  • After Baby is Born (breastfeeding, newborns, postpartum)

Support for parents and families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or death of an infant

• One-to-one peer support (6-8 meetings)
• Bereavement support groups for individuals and partners (6-8 weekly meetings)
• Legacy creation
• Educational workshops: maintaining your relationship, pregnancy after loss
• see website for more information

COVID-19 Response

• not providing in-person Birthing Unit Tours at this time, check website for updates

Regular Service
Birthing Unit tours

• in-person tour of the birthing unit is available, registration required
• for more information see website

If visiting the hospital:

• See Visitor Information
• See Parking and Transportation Information
• See COVID-19 Information

Help for couples to achieve their reproductive endeavours. Provide the following services:

• Ovulation induction
• Intrauterine insemination
• Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
• Donor sperm insemination
• Monitoring for IVF cycles
• On-site lab and ultrasound services 7 days/week
• Egg freezing for fertility preservation
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Out of country monitoring for STIM and FET cycles
• Counselling and education
• Holistic prenatal healthcare and supplements
• 100-day egg and sperm optimization program

A member of the Ontario Fertility Network.

Provides primary care to women during pregnancy, labour and birth, including conducting normal vaginal deliveries and providing care to mothers and babies during the first six weeks postpartum

• in Ontario, the practice of midwifery is based on the principles of continuity of care with a small group of midwives, informed choice for decision-making, choice of birthplace (including home, hospital)
• hospital privileges are held at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie
• midwives are regulated by the College of Midwives of Ontario

Provides prenatal and well baby care for women and children (up to the age of 6 years) without a family doctor in the Barrie area

• Offers one on one breastfeeding support provided by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) which includes education on a variety of breastfeeding topics including:
  • positioning to ensure a proper latch and to prevent breastfeeding problems
  • good nutrition for breastfeeding
  • help with problem solving for breastfeeding issues

Prenatal, homebirth and postpartum doula services. Prenatal breastfeeding education classes and breastfeeding support. 4th Trimester classes.

Birth and postpartum doula, services inlcude:

• Prenatal/Labour/Birth non-medical support
• Postpartum support including daytime and overnight shifts, infant feeding, nurturing, care and sleep training

COVID-19 Response
No groups are currently running
For support contact Jaime Charlebois at 705-325-2201 ext 3544 or by email at jpcharlebois@osmh.on.ca.

Regular Service
A six week program for parents suffering from mood changes after the birth of a baby. Meet other new parents experiencing mood changes. Discuss relationships and difficult emotions, learn coping strategies and how to take care of yourself. Facilitated by a Mental Health professional. Child minding available for walking children (toddlers), parents may bring babes in arms.

For information about upcoming sessions contact Jaime Charlebois at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital, 705-325-2201 ext 3544

A program of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in partnership with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Orillia.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children is a free and voluntary program:

• for women and their families in the prenatal period
• for families with children from birth until their transition to school
• offers support in the home to children and parents identified with difficulties to help with:
  • Healthy pregnancy
  • Feeding (including breastfeeding)
  • Nutrition education
  • Healthy child development
  • Baby care
  • Safety
  • Adjusting to parenthood, and more

Provide a variety of supports to help parents raise healthy children, including:

Health Connection

• help callers with answers to questions about healthy growth and development, child behaviour, safety and more

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program

• for pregnant women and families with children newborn until transition to school (see separate records)

Breastfeeding Programs

• breastfeeding programs at community locations (see separate records)

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

• support via telephone
• link callers to community programs and services
• guidance and support in managing common parenting challenges
• programs provided at community locations upon request