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

Midwives Association

Midwives Association

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

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

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.

Breastfeeding and post-natal support. Counselling for postpartum depression, infant loss, colic, crying and other parenting concerns. Rental of breast pumps, scales and other breastfeeding equipment. Private prenatal education available upon request

Services include confidential appointments for low-cost birth control options, STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception and pregnancy options counselling. Please text or call 519-635-2504, or call 1-888-221-2133 Ext 3779 to speak to a nurse and/or to book an appointment. Visit HERE for complete clinic details.

Breastmilk is the natural food for babies. It contains everything your baby needs. Health Canada recommends feeding your baby only breastmilk for the first six months. At six months, begin to introduce solid foods and continue breastfeeding for up to two years and beyond. Breastfeeding moms can call at any time, day or night, to receive support from the staff on the Maternal Child Unit. Nursing staff will accommodate questions and can be reached at 519-272-8232 or toll free 1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232.

Breastfeeding Clinic - *Service Update* In keeping with our COVID-19 pandemic response, call to book an appointment for our breastfeeding clinic. Lactation Consultants are available for support by in-person appointment or over the phone Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

At this time, we are unable to accommodate partners. If assistance is required for transportation of baby with mom to the clinic from the Main Entrance, please let our screening staff know upon entry and they will be happy to assist.

Contact Information: 519-272-8232 or Toll-Free 1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232.

Breastfeeding Information and Supports:

To learn more about breastfeeding and the supports available in Huron and Perth Counties, Counties, please visit Huron Perth Public Health's website - click here

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination and breastfeeding, please review this information from the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health - click here

To learn more about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding, please visit The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada's website - click here

Provides primary maternity care to healthy women and their newborns from conception through to six weeks after birth. Provide care that is personalized and comprehensive and honours women's choices. Midwifery is regulated and fully funded through the Ministry of Health

Breastfeeding support available by phone from a public health nurse - Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm- 1-888-221-2133. Prenatal eLearning available that includes breastfeeding module and information. Register HERE

In-person Breastfeeding Clinic support available through Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Stratford General Hospital Maternal Child Unit - Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-noon - families can call anytime 519-272-8232 or 1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232.

Have a family doctor? Ensure to check if breastfeeding support is available from your family health team.

Mothers Initiating Lactation Knowledge and Support (MILKS) Facebook group is a peer-to peer group that provides support, encouragement and links to community breastfeeding and parenting resources for breastfeeding families in Huron and Perth counties.

Huron Perth Public Health works in partnership with the community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy and promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community health services and programs for Huron and Perth Counties.

Services include:

• health promotion and well being
• pregnancy support
• sexual health clinics
• substance use and harm reduction
• immunization
• communicable disease investigations and outbreak control
• food safety inspections
• rabies investigations
• safe drinking water measures

N95 respirators available to residents who are at high risk for respiratory problems when wildfire smoke results in poor air quality. Those at greatest risk of experiencing negative health effects from poor air quality are people with lung disease (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors.

Healthy Babies Healthy Children is a free, voluntary home visiting program for expectant parents and families with children from birth up to transition to school.

A public health nurse and a parent resource visitor will help answer your questions, provide support and offer information in your home. We are here to support you with prenatal health, infant feeding support, healthy growth and development, positive parenting, school readiness and support to access community programs. There is no cost to the program and participation is voluntary.

Available in Stratford, Clinton, Listowel, Wingham.

Services include confidential appointments for low-cost birth control options, STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception and pregnancy options counselling. Please text or call 519-635-2504, or call 1-888-221-2133 Ext 3779 to speak to a nurse and/or to book an appointment. Visit HERE for complete clinic details.

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

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, online 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

• 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

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

Doula, birthing and prenatal classes

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