Searching for Pregnancy / Postnatal

A registered charity that supports early child development and parenting

• raises money and public awareness about the importance of early learning and parenting

Programs include:

• Roots of Empathy - anti-bullying program within elementary schools
  • helps children develop emotional literacy and reduces aggression
  • key to the program is bringing a baby into the classroom once per month to observe child development and nurturing
• Launch Pad - early learning and parenting centre
• Parachute Program/ Transitioning to Parenthood - for moms facing challenges after the birth of an infant, which may include postpartum depression
• ECE Awards
• Storybook Character Breakfast
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library - provides children under five years old with a free book per month to encourage literacy
• Prenatal Workshops - free workshops for women at a high risk of developing postpartum depression. Offered occasionally

Provides caregivers information and hands-on support for safely and comfortably carrying children from infancy through to toddlerhood

• group has an extensive carrier library to help caregivers find the right carrier
  
• caregivers are encouraged to bring their current carriers for support in achieving a better fit

Physiotherapy clinic offering:

• musculo-skeletal and orthopedic physiotherapy
  
• sports physiotherapy
  
• treatment of bladder and bowel problems
  
• pre and post-natal care for mothers
  
• treatment of pelvic pain and Osteoporosis

Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a non-surgical treatment - free information seminars are frequently held

Registered Massage Therapist, Registered Dietitian, Pilates instruction and Chiropractor on site

Child birth classes offered onsite

Centre offers support to anyone faced with an unplanned pregnancy

• variety of free and confidential services
• staff and volunteers provide fact-based information, advocacy support, mentoring and practical assistance

Services include:

• one-on-one client advocacy for men and women
• on-site self-administered pregnancy test
• prenatal support
• post-natal support
• postpartum support
• post-abortion grief support and recovery
• adoption information and referral
• information on STDs and STIs
• Growing Hearts Program (weekly mom peer program)
• Eye Spy Squad (Infant-preschool toddlers of moms in Growing Hearts program)
• Practical Fatherhood initiatives
• various workshops on topics such as Parenting and PreNatal
• Care Closet (practical assistance)
• referrals

Supporting families and children, on topics such as positive parenting, breastfeeding, healthy family dynamics, healthy eating/weights, growth and development, and oral health

Some programs include:

• prenatal Education, on-line and in-class for teens and adults
• breastfeeding support by phone or at home visit
• ongoing phone support by a public health nurse through the Family Line
• parenting - family drop-ins, parenting classes
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children - free program for pregnant women, parents, and caregivers of children up to school entry - public health nurse discusses pregnancy and parenting skills issues

Sexual health clinic

• health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections
  
• family planning services
  
• STI screening and treatment
  
• Plan B (emergency contraception)
  
• low-cost birth control
  
• urine pregnancy testing
  
• pregnancy options counselling
  
• free condoms
  
• sexual health, safer sex practices, and referral services
  
• system navigation and referral services

Public Health Unit

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
• health education programs
• family and child health
• dental health
• sexual health
• injury prevention
• environmental health
• physical activity
• public health standards enforcement
• research and population-based health research

Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment

Well Baby Clinic - Support with breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, community support, and parenting

In-home health care services including nursing and personal support * services provided by nurses and personal support workers

• Alzheimer's care
  
• senior companionship
  
• personal care
  
• palliative care
  
• respite care

Midwifery Services

• provide care to healthy women throughout pregnancy labour and the first six weeks after the birth, and their newborn infants
• provide counselling and teaching
• monitor the health of the mother and baby

• confidential help
  
• friendship and emotional support
  
• free pregnancy tests
  
• medical referrals
  
• legal referrals
  
• educational assistance and referrals
  
• maternity and baby clothes
  
• housing referrals
  
• referrals to social agencies
  
• referrals for professional counselling

Information on:

• prenatal development
  
• job search/career development
  
• adoption
  
• pregnancy & childbirth
  
• child care options
  
• child safety issue

Midwives provide a balance of traditional and contemporary midwifery services and programs:

• pregnancy tests
  
• prenatal care
  
• labour and birth care
  
• home or centre births
  
• educational and emotional support
  
• postpartum care
  
• breastfeeding support
  
• pap tests

Programs available to Aboriginal Families:

• parenting
  
• prenatal Class
  
• mom and tots group
  
• female self-care
  
• male self-care
  
• annual birth celebration
  
• FASD/Child Nutrition Program
  
• Family/Maternal Resource Library
  
• Aboriginal Midwifery Training Program

Medical center and walk-in clinic offering:

• family practice
  
• childhood immunizations
  
• flu immunizations
  
• referrals to specialists
  
• health clinic, prenatal care and PAP tests
  
• on-site elmergency care (suturing of lacerations, treatment of burns, eye injuries, removal of foreign objects from skin and eyes)
  
• injections including allergy shots and B12
  
• continuity of care in the treatment of work-related injuries and injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident
  
• minor procedures including nail removal, incision, and drainage of cysts and abscesses, removal of lumps and bumps
  
• drivers medical

Support for pregnant mothers, parents, guardians, and families with young children up to the age of six

Services include

• pre/postnatal home visits - home visitors can offer developmental screens, parental support, breastfeeding support and resources, and special needs support
• well-baby visits
• referrals to community programs and services
• prenatal education
• screening and assessment
• service coordination
• community outreach
• car seat safety inspection
• resources

Organized self-help/mutual support to help families cope with the reality of the death of a child, sibling, or parent

Implements the community health programs and support services under the authority of the Six Nations of the Grand River elected council as follows:

• Ambulance
  
• Birthing Centre
  
• Child & Youth Health Team - Jordan's Principle
  
• Clinic Nurse Program
  
• Community Health Clerks
  
• Community Health Representatives
  
• Crisis Response Team
  
• Dental Services (support staff)
  
• Diabetes Education Program
  
• Egowadiya dagenha - Land Based Healing Centre
  
• Family Health Team
  
• Healthy Babies / Healthy Children
  
• Health Promotion / Nutrition Services
  
• Home and Community Care
  
• Maternal / Child Program
  
• Medical Transportation (support staff)
  
• Mental Health & Addictions
  
• Paramedic Services
  
• School Nurse Program
  
• Sexual Health Nurse Program
  
• Traditional Medicine Program
  
• Therapy Services

Planning a pregnancy and expecting a new baby are both exciting times full of change, growth, discovery and often many questions. This free program offers information about having a healthy pregnancy and becoming a parent.

Team of 7 midwives that provide professional prenatal, labour, birth, and postpartum care for families in Cambridge and the surrounding area, including North Dumfries.

Mobile van distributing harm reduction supplies and services to those in need including:

•Emergency contraception
•Nursing services, vein and wound care
•Harm reduction supplies and information
•Condoms and lubricants
•Naloxone kits and overdose prevention training
•Sharps containers pickups
•Snacks and drinks
•Clothing
•Hygiene products
•Referrals to community agencies
•Supportive counselling
•Hepatitis, HIV and STI testing
•Pregnancy testing

Call or text 519-591-4826 to get an update on the van's location

Public Health Breastfeeding Clinics are run by trained Public Health Nurses. The service is FREE and offers one-to-one breastfeeding assessments, advice, support and referrals to other community services, as needed.

Programs and services have changed as a result of the current COVID situation. Appointments available virtually, by telephone, or in-person at 150 Main St, Cambridge by appointment.

The option of an in-person appointment will be determined by the Public Health Nurse during the initial virtual or telephone appointment. Two-hour free parking is available in designated visitor parking spaces.

Cambridge Midwives provides primary care for low risk pregnancies. Throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the first 6 weeks after birth. Midwifery care is founded on respect for normal pregnancy and birth as a healthy process and profound event in a women's life.

Program for pregnant women and their partners

• Learn about eating well
  
• Get tips on cooking and meal preparation
  
• Meet other women and their partners
  
• Share questions and concerns about pregnancy
  
• Prepare for birth
  

Planning a pregnancy and expecting a new baby are both exciting times full of change, growth, discovery and often many questions. This free program offers information about having a healthy pregnancy and becoming a parent.

Peer Breastfeeding support for mothers in an informal cafe style group. Community resources and up to date practical breastfeeding information shared.

Mobile van distributing harm reduction supplies and services to those in need including:

•Emergency contraception
•Nursing services, vein and wound care
•Harm reduction supplies and information
•Condoms and lubricants
•Naloxone kits and overdose prevention training
•Sharps containers pickups
•Snacks and drinks
•Clothing
•Hygiene products
•Referrals to community agencies
•Supportive counselling
•Hepatitis, HIV and STI testing
•Pregnancy testing

Call or text 519-591-4826 to get an update on the van's location

Mobile van distributing harm reduction supplies and services to those in need including:

•Emergency contraception
•Nursing services, vein and wound care
•Harm reduction supplies and information
•Condoms and lubricants
•Naloxone kits and overdose prevention training
•Sharps containers pickups
•Snacks and drinks
•Clothing
•Hygiene products
•Referrals to community agencies
•Supportive counselling
•Hepatitis, HIV and STI testing
•Pregnancy testing

Call or text 519-591-4826 to get an update on the van's location