Midwives

I love midwifery care as an option for women with low risk pregnancies. A midwife specializes in childbirth, and provides care for your entire pregnancy whether you chose to deliver at home or in the hospital. The reason I love midwifery care is the quality of care you receive. You don’t have to wait for appointments, your visits are between 30 and 45 minutes. They come to you in active labour and stay with you until a few hours after the birth. After your baby is born your midwife will come to your house for follow up visits three to five times in the first two weeks. Midwifery care is covered by OHIP, and they can do all the same testing an OB, or GP would.

Midwifery Care Of Peel & Halton Hills
Mississauga Office
905-569-9995
101 - 2227 South Millway, Mississauga, L5L 3R6
Email: info@midwivesofmississauga.ca

Georgetown Office
905-702-1911
1A Princess Anne Drive, Unit 105, Georgetown, L7G 4W4
Email: georgetownclinic@mobhh.ca

Brampton Office
905-458-6007
313 – 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton, L6R 0Y7
Email: bramptonclinic@mobhh.ca

AMMA Midwives
289-201-3311
180 Sandalwood Pkwy East, Unit 5, Brampton, L6Z 1Y4
Email: admin@ammamidwives.com

East Mississauga Midwives
905-232-5455
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 8, Mississauga, L4Y 4C4
Email: info@themidwifeclinic.ca

Burlington and Area Midwives
905-592-2905
4332 New Street, Burlington, L7L 1T5
Email: info@burlingtonmidwives.com

Community Midwives of Halton
Oakville Office
905-338-8004
3075 Hospital Gate Suite 322, Oakville, L6M 1M1
Email: midwivesofhalton@gmail.com

Milton Office
905-338-8004
388 Main St. E, Milton, L9T 1P8
Email: midwivesofhalton@gmail.com

The Hamilton Midwives
905-527-8919
189 Hughson St S, Hamilton, L8N 2B6
Email: info@hamiltonmidwives.ca

Community Midwives Of Hamilton
905-546-5444
356 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8P 1K2
Email: info@cmoh.ca

Access Midwives
905-546-5002
38 King St. W. Stoney Creek, L8G 1H6
Email: midwivesofstoneycreek@bellnet.ca

3D Ultrasound

Tiny Hearts
2525 Old Bronte Rd, Suite 455, Oakville, ON L6M 4J2
905-465-3343
Email: info@tinyhearts3D.com

Your pregnancy is an amazing chapter in your life that you experience for only a brief time. Being able to strengthen the bond with your baby prior to their arrival is an irreplaceable experience. Let Tiny Hearts capture this special time forever on 3D ultrasound imaging and 4D video.

Photographers

Kim Mlekuz Photography
905-315-0248
Email: kmlekuz@me.com
Kim Mlekuz is a Burlington based photographer, specializing in newborn and baby fine art portraiture. She has many years experience in photography and working with babies, families and children.

Millie Jean Photography
Stephanie Swanson
647 286-7556
Email: milliejeanphotography@yahoo.com
Instagram
Millie Jean Photography specializes in newborn, baby and family photography. Stephanie is honoured to be able to capture special milestones for families and create timeless images for them. She is safety trained and qualified by the APNPI (Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International). She is a full time studio and outdoor photographer and has photographed over 200 newborns. Millie Jean Photography has earned the Platinum Award for 2018 and 2019 for Best Photography Studio by the Burlington Post Reader's Choice Awards. Stephanie looks forward to creating treasured images for you and your family.

Holistic Health Services

Hands to Heel
4187 Sutherland Cres, Burlington, ON L7L 5G3
905-464-8076
E-mail: michelle@handstoheel.com
Reflexology is beneficial for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions and help manage numerous pregnancy complaints. It is a holistic therapy that balances the mind, body, emotions and spirit. It helps the body unwind, revitalizes energy and strengthens immunity.

YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre
1158 Winston Churchill Blvd, Oakville, ON L6J 0A3
905-829-0724
E-mail: info@yourhealthwellnesscentre.com
At YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre we promote complete physical, mental and social well-being by customizing health care programs that integrate physical therapies, education, and behavioural approaches in a healing and supportive environment for the general community, with a special focus on autism, pregnancy, family and pediatric-related concerns.

Birth Preparation and Recovery

Robyn Synnott
5063 North Service Road, Suite 100 Burlington, L7L 5H6
289-288-3651
E-mail: physio.appt@yourebbandflow.com

Mia Dang - Pelvic Physio
409 Charlton St. W Hamilton, L8P 2E6
905 745-9343
E-mail: hello@wellmomsandco.com

The World of my Baby (WOMB)
Sinéad Dufour PT PhD
388 Main St. E, Milton, L9T 1P8
905-842-2434 ext 201
E-mail: dr.sinead@thewomb.ca

Ellephysio
Karen San Andres
289-815-3553
E-mail: info@ellephysio.com
Their ellephilosophy involves empowering their female patients to access their intuitive power through our partnership and physiotherapy techniques to heal, support and strengthen within their own beings. It’s about finding balance from within, so that our active and athletic female patients can continue to run, jump, kick, dance, ride and play.

Edgar Family Chiropractic
399 Pearl Street, Burlington, L7R 0A5
289-337-1202
E-mail: info@edgarchiropractic.ca
We are a small family run business specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions and disorders relating to the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and with special training in the areas of pre and post natal care. In our warm and healing environment we strive to nurture our patients and their families with a natural approach to optimal health.

Massage Therapists

Denise Semple and Associates
905-639-7113
3070 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington, L7M 1A3
Email: info@dsanda.ca
The goal of massage therapy for Denise Semple is to help you to regain and maintain a quality of life that can only be achieved without pain. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a safe, and effective. It can be helpful against headaches, muscle tension, help relaxation and lymphatic flow.

Birth Tub Rental

Hypnobirthing Hamilton
Lara Stewart-Panko
289-237-1596
E-mail: info@hypnobirthinghamilton.com
Hypnobirthing Hamilton rents the Birth Pool in a Box Eco with all the bells and whistles in Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford and surrounding areas. Five week rental is $225+HST.

Breastfeeding Clinics

Call for hours unless listed

Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
905-681-4840

Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
905-338-4131

Milton District Hospital
905-878-2383 ext. 7030

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Breastfeeding and Newborn Assessment Clinic
905-522-1155 extension 33485

ROCK Early Years Community Breastfeeding Clinic (for babies over six weeks old)
905-632-9377
Monday afternoons, 1:00pm – 3:00pm (last admission at 2:15pm), Wednesday mornings, 9.30am – 12.00pm (last admission at 11.15am)
710 Cumberland Ave, Burlington

Health Connections Hamilton
905-546-3550

William Osler (Peel Memorial Campus)
905-796-4129

Peel Public Health Clinic
905-799-7700
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fairview Breastfeeding Clinic- Parkways West Plaza (325 Central Pkwy W., Unit 21)

Brampton Breastfeeding Clinic - Bramalea Civic Centre (150 Central Park Dr.)

Meadowvale Breastfeeding Clinic - Meadowvale Town Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Cir., Unit 3)

Credit Valley Hospital
905-813-3324

Trillium Health Centre
905-848-7653

Birth and Baby Needs
289-244-0442 (Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
1022 Waterdown Rd, Burlington
E-mail: attie.sandink@gmail.com

Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & International Breastfeeding Centre
416-498-0002
1255 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON, M2K 2E1
E-mail: breastfeeding@sympatico.ca

Breastfeeding Support

Baby Friendly Halton This website is updated regularly on where to find support in Halton.

La Leche League 1-800-665-4324
Halton Healthcare Services Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Health Line Peel
For information on Peel Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic
905-799-7700

Breastfeeding Cafe- Drop In
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
12:30-2:30 pm
Oakville Parent Child Centre (music room)
461 North Service Road W, Unit 17
See the Facebook page for more detail.

The Halton Breastfeeding Connection
311 or 905-825-6000 (Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm)
A volunteer program that provides mother- to- mother telephone support for expectant or breastfeeding mothers.

Lactation Consultants

Lactation Consultant Association of Southern Ontario Breastfeeding Resources
(416) 223-4040

Oakville:
Ashley Pickett, IBCLC
647-969-0433
E-mail: ashleypickettibclc@gmail.com
Providing professional and caring in-home lactation support to help you meet your goals. Also ask about her breastfeeding support groups, prenatal breastfeeding classes and education and a unique "Best Start" package to prevent the most common breastfeeding difficulties. All services are based on Dr. Jack Newman's methods.

GTA:
Caitlin Black-Allen, IBCLC
647-836-4475
E-mail: nurturelc@gmail.com
Providing personal breastfeeding support by a certified lactation consultant in the comforts of your own home, to families in the west GTA.

Hamilton:
Birth & Baby Needs - Attie Sandink RN. IBCLC. RLC.
289-244-0442
E-mail: attie.sandink@gmail.com
Medela Sales and rentals and all needed supplies for breastfeeding

Breast Pump Rentals and Sales

Brant Arts
905-637-3833
672 Brant St, Burlington


Mt Royal IDA
905-332-8893
2047 Mount Forst Dr, Burlington
Medela (sales and rental)

Breastfeeding Miscellaneous

Gentian Violet and Fenugreek:
Mt Royal IDA 905-608-7272 (2047 Mount Forest Dr, Burlington)

Reference texts on breastmilk and drugs:
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital - Breastfeeding Clinic 905-681-4840

Milkface Nursingwear
613-596-1170
200 Westhaven Crescent, Ottawa, K1Z 7G3
Fabulous, Comfortable and Stylish Clothing, Accessories for Breastfeeding Mothers

Postpartum Depression

Crisis Help Lines
Oakville Distress Centre 905-849-4541
Parents Help Line 1-888-603-9100
North Halton Distress Centre 905-877-1211
Burlington Distress Line 905-681-1488

Information/Support/Counselling
Halton Region Health Department 905-825-6000
North Halton Mental Health Association 905-693-4270
Canadian Mental Health Association 905-693-4270
Women’s Health Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Centre 416-530-6850
Women’s Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph’s Hospital 905-522-1155 Ext 3979
Halton Family Services 905-845-3811
Community Care Access Centre of Halton 1-800-810-0000

Health Connections Postpartum Program
905-546-3550 (Monday-Saturday: 8:30am - 4:30pm)
Moms experiencing any symptoms of postpartum depression are encouraged to call. Public Health Nurses will provide mothers with information about postpartum depression including facts, how to recognize the symptoms, and sources of help. Telephone calls and visits occur in the family's home or where ever they are staying following the birth.

The Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program
Provides community referrals and support groups for women experiencing postpartum mood disorder

Sarah Patterson Counselling
Sarah Patterson M.S.W, R.S.W
905-630-4727
E-mail: sarah@sarahpattersoncounselling.com
Sarah is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who offers counselling services to families with young children. Sarah provides a safe and supportive atmosphere in order to help her clients find solutions for a range of issues, including strategies to improve adjustment to parenthood, reduce anxiety and depression and strengthen relationships.

Nelia DeAmaral
Nelia DeAmaral
647-456-2229
Milton & Mississauga
E-mail: info@neliadeamaral.com
Mindful & Soulful Coaching, Counselling & workshops for women at all life stages. My role as a coach & mentor is to help you move through Pregnancy, Motherhood & Life with greater Courage, Clarity & Compassion. Areas of specialty include: Thriving as a mother, self-care, mindful living & healing anxiety.

Postpartum Support Group in Oakville
905-849-6366
Do you have a child, newborn to 2 years? Are you feeling sad, lonely, angry, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you having trouble coping? If so, you may be experiencing post-partum mood disorder (PMD). You are not alone, help is available. Come and meet other moms who are having similar experiences, learn about PMD and what you can do to help yourself and your family. Light refreshments and childcare are available. Call to register or for more information.

Pacific Post Partum Support Society
The Pacific Post Partum Support Society is a non-profit society dedicated to supporting the needs of distressed postpartum mothers and their families. We have been assisting women to recovery for more than twenty-seven years.

Women's Health Concerns Clinic 905-522-1155 ext. 3979

Catholic Family Services 905-527-3823

Good Beginnings (VON Support Program) 905-522-0053

Parent Help Line 1-800-603-9100

Crisis Outreach and Support Team 905-972-8338

Postnatal Support /Home Visiting

Health Line Peel 905-799-7700

New Baby Clinics 905-799-7700

Peel Postpartum family support line 905-459-8441
Provides confidential telephonic emotional support to women and families during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. Service is avaiable in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin and Cantonese. Available 10am-10pm, Monday-Friday

Healthy Sleep Solutions

Kinder Sleep
519-833-2732
E-mail: info@thebabysource.ca
The Baby Source team can help you achieve optimal sleep by sifting through the sleep advice to use evidence based techniques to help your family get better sleep. Sleep consultations are done in person or by phone or Skype, and you will also receive 24 hour phone/text/e-mail support.

Programs/Services for Families

Oakpark Moms and Tots
2530 Sixth Line, Unit 9 River Glen Mews Plaza
Oakville, ON L6H 6W5
905-257-6029
E-mail: michelle@oakparkmomsandtots.ca
We run drop in programs 5 days a week.

Taylor'd for Taste
Jason Taylor
416-465-9982
E-mail: jasontaylor@taylordfortaste.com
Providing Family freezer service, and party catering.

Sarah Patterson Counselling
Sarah Patterson M.S.W, R.S.W
905-630-4727
E-mail: sarah@sarahpattersoncounselling.com
Sarah is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who offers counselling services to families with young children. Sarah provides a safe and supportive atmosphere in order to help her clients find solutions for a range of issues, including strategies to improve adjustment to parenthood, reduce anxiety and depression and strengthen relationships.

Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Telehealth Ontario service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and French, with translation support for other languages and TTY access for those with hearing and speech difficulties. Registered Nurses will be available to answer your questions.

Infant and Toddler Safety Association
519-570-0181
Information for parents on reducing childhood injuries.

Health Canada-Product Safety
Information on safe baby equipment
Hamilton 905-572-2845
Toronto 416-973-4705

Cool Products

Hoot and Holly
Heidi Hallett
E-mail: info@hootandholly.com

First Aid Course & CPR Training

Canadian Red Cross (905) 452-7118 ext. 206

St. John's Ambulance (905) 274-0880
Burlington 905-639-4212
Milton 905-875-4636
Oakville 905-815-2046

Halton Hills Community Support and Information
Acton 519-853-3310
Georgetown 905-873-6502

Multiples

Multiple Births Canada
Multiple Births Canada strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada. With an extensive network of local chapters, health care professionals and organizations, we are the source for information on multiple-births in Canada.

Parents of Multiple Births Association
Lynn Cullis 905-336-7796 or Charmaine 905-681-9173

Huggies Diapers
Huggies offers a one-time gift of coupons to parents of twins, triplets, etc. To receive this gift, send a copy of the birth certificates to: .
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Department QMB
50 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y5

Car Seats

Car Seat Safety Clinics
Health Connections 905-546-3550
Inspection and information on safe installation of car seats. The clinics are run jointly by Public Health and Community Services, the Hamilton Police and the Ontario Provincial Police.

Car Seat Donor Project
Health Connections 905-546-3550
Families on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Plan receive a voucher for a car seat and information on safe installation. Families must attend a workshop at an Ontario Early Years Centre to get their car seat voucher.

Transport Canada
1-800-333-0371
Information on car seats and recalls

Slings and Diapers

Baby Wearing Groups:
Halton-Peel Babywearers
Ashley Pickett
905-842-2434 x5
Please join us the second Monday of every month to learn new baby wearing techniques, try on an array of carriers, and chat about attachment parenting with other local families. Our group also have a lending library that you may use filled with wraps, slings, SSC's, and Mei Tei's. Location changes depending on weather. Through the summer we have weekend picnics for the whole family!! Please e-mail
to be added to our mailing list or find Halton-Peel Babywearers on facebook to stay current!!

Hamilton Babywearers

Diaper Services:
Bear Bottoms
519-634-8600
Email: diapers@bearbottoms.ca
Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, London, Dorchester, Woodstock,Brantford, Paris, Ayr, Tavistock, Baden, Guelph, Rockwood, Elmira, St. Jacob's, Fergus, Elora, Conestogo, New Hamburg, New Dundee, Shakespeare, Stratford, St. Mary, Halton-Peel and Hamilton Wentworth Regions

Helpful websites

Healthy Baby Healthy Brain As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in helping to build your baby's brain. This website provides practical ways to support a child's brain development.

Mother’s Advocate This is valuable information every mom should have so they made it free. This user-friendly site features professionally-produced online video clips and downloadable guides that teach how to have a healthy and satisfying birth.

Interior Fitness Interior Fitness is fitness from the inside-out. An integration of sports medicine and women’s health concepts that empower women with fitness solutions to meet the physical challenges of motherhood and return to effective, pain-free, leak-free.

UnlockFood.ca Do you have questions about nutrition and healthy eating? Connect to a Registered Dietitian for free. You can call 1-877-510-5102, or visit the website for lots of great information and to e-mail a dietitian.

Our Kids Network A listing of workshops, courses, and groups for families of infants to teens.

Today’s Parent

24 Hour Cribside Assistance A great website for Dads.

Oakville Moms

Bereavement

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
A non-profit organization made up of volunteer professional photographers providing remembrance photography services free of charge to families experiencing the loss of an infant or child. The pictures help families with the grieving process by giving them memories they can hold onto for a lifetime.

Bereaved Families of Ontario
Email: info@bereavedfamilies.ca

Coping Bereavement Support Groups of Ontario, Inc.
1740 Blair Road
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R8
519-650-0852 Toll free: 1-877-554-4498
Email: coping@griefsupport.ca

Westmount Funeral Chapel Bereavement Support Program - Kitchener
Marilyn Rushton, Bereavement Counsellor, Support groups and individual support
1001 Ottawa St. S
Kitchener, Ontario N2E 2X5
519-743-3893 Email: m.rushton@sympatico.ca