Searching for Pregnancy / Postnatal

Online prenatal workshop using the Bonapace method

• develops practical skills and techniques to help women and their partners work with the sensations of labour
• helps to reduce pain of labour and delivery

Educational and supportive programming for mothers

Mom to be:

• all day workshop for moms that provides information and support prior to the baby's arrival
• childbirth education and relaxation techniques
• expert speakers
• topics like nutrition, preparing your body physically for childbirth, and what to expect when it comes to breastfeeding
• yoga or pilates class suitable for all fitness levels

Mom & Baby:

• discussion lead by a local expert or participation in a local activity
• learn about services and programs
• parenting informations
• fitness class for mothers
• classes for babies to teach them to crawl around

Mom & Tot:

• six week program
• weekly visit to a local activity

Community-based support network for parents of premature children

Offers support through:

• Presents for Preemies program: packages provided to families in the hospital by request * contains thermal tote bag, gently used preemie clothing and other useful items
• In hospital support meetings: the Hand in Hand Program allows parents to talk and ask questions to other parents with experience
• Online support group: a closed Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/parentsofpreemies) allows parents to connect with other preemie parents who are currently in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or whose babies have graduated * ask questions, share stories and support one another
• Annual family events: allow parents and children to connect, stay in contact, and have fun after their time in the NICU

Physiotherapy clinic

• acupuncture
• dry needling
• physical exercises
• injury prevention
• lectrical modalities
• functional movement assessment and screening
• intramuscular stimulation
• manual therapy
• massage therapy
• pain management
• postural re-education
• prenatal physiotherapy sessions

Drop-ins sessions where public health nurses provide information and support about breastfeeding, parenting, growth and development, healthy eating and being active

COVID19 (28 May 2020): Classes not currently offered in person - will be offered in a new format shortly, check website for updates.

Prenatal classes

• municipally run program
• located at Ottawa Public Libraries, including Ruth E. Dickinson (Barrhaven), Nepean/Centrepointe, Alta Vista, Cumberland, North Gloucester, Beaverbrook and St. Laurent

COVID-19 (July 19, 2021) : Office is closed for in-person counseling sessions. Information, counseling and referrals offered via telephone 613-226-3234 ext 100, email (ppottawa@ppottawa.ca) and available technologies.

Provides a range of services and information for people to make healthy decisions about their health, bodies and relationships

Services and programs

• options counselling
• sexual and reproductive health
• resources for parents and caregiver
• resources for educators
• Insight Theatre
• Reproductive Coercion Project
• The Healthy Relationships Project
• Research and Special Projects

Resources

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• Birth Control
• Emergency Contraception
• Abortion
• Healthy Sexual Communication
• Appropriate age for sex
• commonly asked questions
• external resources

Professional Development

• training for volunteers, professionals and the public
• values clarification
• consent education
• contraception
• sexual anatomy
• pregnancy options
• sexual violence
• sexual rights
• sexuality throughout the life cycle
• sexually transmitted infections
• sexual and gender orientation, and more

Community Education

• presentations
• workshops
• information sessions to groups in schools, drop-in centers and community programs
• provides information tables and kiosks for a variety of groups

Volunteering opportunities

Community Partnership

Confidential counselling and referral services to abortion, adoption and other services for women and families

COVID-19 (August 2, 2022): Most primary care appointments will be done in person, with some options for telephone or video visits. Call to make an appointment.

Health centre focused on family and community health

• general practice by appointment
• medical same day appointments for registered clients only
• obstetrics for low-risk pregnancies
• prenatal and postnatal support
• nutrition counselling
• harm reduction services
• options counselling for unplanned pregnancies
• referrals to specialists for registered clients only
• chiropody
• community-based diabetes education
• health education and support on issues like stress reduction, healthy weight, smoking cessation
• health education and support programs and services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and questioning community members

Homeless Initiative

• assistance to obtain a health card, ID and other practical supports
• anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling
• needle exchange program
• social services support, including showers
• nursing outreach

Access to harm reduction supplies for safer drug use such as needles and sterile water, and access to supervised consumption services (SCS)

• wide range of health services
• anonymous HIV testing including Point-of-Care
• testing for Hepatitis B and C
• screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• pregnancy tests
• Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP)
• Hepatitis A, B and influenza vaccinations
• naloxone dispensing and training (Peer Overdose Prevention Program (POPP))
• First Aid
• counselling
• referrals to health and social service agencies including drug treatment agencies

Site Van

• travels to various locations within the City of Ottawa
• collect calls accepted
• staffed by Public Health Nurses and Outreach Workers

• gynaecologic and obstetric services
• contraceptive management
• care for endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause
• preconception care

Women's collaborative care: access to an obstetrical nurse, a midwife and an obstetrician/gynaecologist who work together to provide the following services

• prenatal and postnatal care
• first trimester clinic
• breastfeeding support
• prenatal classes
• IUD Clinic
• pap test/colposcopy clinic

COVID-19 (September 29, 2022): Many services are changed or offered virtually during the pandemic. See website for details and latest updates.

Prevention and early intervention services for socially isolated, low-income families with children

• ​assist families to acquire the skills, supports and services they need
• community development approach
• mutual support groups are formed in West Central Ottawa
• based on the principle of self-help
• building parents' capabilities and the community through networking of parents, group activities, and the provision of services and information.

Services:

• referrals
• community support groups
• parenting group
• prenatal support group and nutrition classes
• postnatal support
• playgroup
• counselling
• clothing cupboard
• toy lending library
• Headstart Child Care
• after school programs
• homework clubs
• summer and youth leadership camps
• Friends for Life program
• Kids Have Stress Too program

Community Health Centre

• Primary care
• Walk-in clinic
• Prenatal and Postnatal Care
• Obstetrics
• Foot care
• Dietetics
• Acupuncture
• HIV testing
• Dental screening
• Outreach nursing
• Immunization
• Counselling
• Practical assistance and social services in English (drop-in, for anyone living in the Somerset West Community Health Centre boundary)
• Practical assistance, social services and case management in Cantonese, Cambodian, Mandarin and Vietnamese (for anyone in the City of Ottawa)
• Health promotion and education
• Needle exchange and safer inhalation harm reduction services (drop-in room and mobile van; for anyone in the City of Ottawa).

In response to the pandemic, many service changes remain in place. In-person contact is limited and telephone and virtual support is offered as an alternative. Updates are regularly posted to our website.

Health centre focused on family and community health

• advocacy
• primary health care
• outreach
• life skills education
• group support
• counselling
• practical assistance
• health promotion
• community development
• crisis intervention

Services:

• self-help groups
• prenatal programs
• help with accessing social assistance, food, clothing and housing in times of crisis
• services for seniors
• services for low-income families, children, and youth
• street outreach
• social services support and practical assistance in English, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese
• crisis drop-in
• needle exchange and safer inhalation
• Headstart Nursery Program
• pre and post natal support
• parenting support programs
• playgroups
• youth leadership programs
• family emergency shelter support
• mental health services
• women's and men's counselling services
• community development
• Contact Ottawa: voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line

Addiction services for women-identified and gender-diverse individuals

• offers information, resources, webinars
• offers various treatment programs

Practice of midwives

• provide primary care to residents of the province of Ontario throughout their low risk pregnancy, labour and delivery, and for six weeks following birth

COVID19 (19 May 2020): Staff are working remotely, remain available by phone and email.

Charitable organization, volunteer-run, inter-denominational service which offers

• free and confidential pregnancy tests
• referrals to community agencies
• maternity and baby clothing to pregnant women who desire help

Volunteers are trained in non-judgmental and empathetic listening.

Medical care team focused on family and community health

Basic care medical services:

• check-ups
• mental health services
• vaccinations
• prenatal and postnatal care

Prevention, screening, support and treatment:

• addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances)
• stress management
• prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• pregnancy
• obesity

Management and monitoring of chronic conditions:

• diabetes
• hypertension
• arthritis
• respiratory diseases

Organization that recognizes birth as a normal and natural event, in a woman's life

• presents options to expectant women and their partners
• helps them feel empowered to make choices that lead to a positive childbirth experience

Prenatal classes:

• Labour and Delivery Prenatal Education
• Bringing Baby Home class
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Infant Massage
• Prenatal classes for families expecting multiples (twins, triplets or more)
• Comfort Measures for Birth class
• Expectant Grandparent class
• Sleep class for infants and toddlers

Group of consumers advocating for increased access to midwifery care

• information sessions for the public
• a map and list of midwives in the Ottawa area can be found on the website

COVID-19: In order to respond to the COVID-19 substantial changes were made to the services offered. In-person contact is now limited and offers telephone and virtual support as an alternative. All groups, classes and events are cancelled until further notice.

The health walk-in clinics are closed. Primary health care operates by appointment at the 30 Rosemount Branch. Mental Health, harm reduction and social services walk-in operate at the 55 Eccles St location only.

Health centre focused on family and community health, including:

• advocacy
• primary health care
• outreach
• counselling
• life skills education
• group support
• practical assistance
• crisis intervention
• health promotion
• community development

Services include:

• services from Children's Aid Society workers
• self-help groups
• prenatal programs
• counselling for abused women
• help with accessing social assistance, food, clothing and housing in times of crisis
• services for children, youth and seniors
• services for low-income families
• pre and post natal support
• parenting support programs
• playgroups
• smoking cessation program
• youth leadership programs
• family emergency shelter support
• mental health services

The Vanier CSC EarlyON Centre is open to all families in Ontario

• a welcoming place that offers a range of services and resources

Outpatient community-based counselling for problematic substance use, gambling or gaming

• counselling is provided with a trauma-informed, person-centered lens that supports individuals in their self-identified goals (be it harm reduction or abstinence)
• services are available both virtually and onsite
• for up to date information on our programs please visit our webpage

Aboriginal health centre focused on family and community health

• culturally sensitive approach that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal People

Health and Community Services:

• family physicians by appointment
• walk-in clinic and laboratory services
• dental clinic for children, youth, and seniors
• anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling
• perinatal care, post natal support group, breastfeeding support and Baby Wellness Clinic
• client advocate
• cultural events programming - including drum circles, medicine walks, sweatlodge ceremonies, Elder consultations, and more
• community kitchens
• homeless outreach
• housing fiirst support
• seniors circle
• dental clinic

Mental Health Services:

• counselling, including walk-in counselling services
• addictions counselling
• individual, couples, and family therapy
• Honouring Sisters In Recovery (addictions group for Aboriginal women) and Men's Circle (addictions and support group for Aboriginal men)
• beading group

Education:

• diabetes
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• healthy living and fitness
• HIV/AIDS education
• smoking cessation

Youth Programs:

• Wasa Nabin (homework support)
• Youth Diversion Outreach
• Youth Reintegration
• Community Drug Prevention Program
• After School Program
• Healthy Kids Community Challenge
• Homework Club - Gdo Wiidookoon