Parent Resources

 

Breastfeeding Clinics

 

General Health Service

  • The Healthy Pregnancy Guide
    Planning a pregnancy and being pregnant are exciting times in your life! Using this guide can help make it a healthier experience for you and your baby.
    phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/guide/index-eng.php
  • Motherrisk Program
    Information on the use of drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
    www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp
    416-813-6780
    Hours of operation: Mon - Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
  • SOS Morning Sickness
    Information on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP).
    sosmorningsickness.org/en/
    1-800-436-8477
  • Newborn Hotline
    The hotline is staffed by community health nurses knowledgeable in all areas of newborn and toddler health, including infant and maternal health, infant and child care, breastfeeding, and nutrition.
    604-737-3737
    Hours of operation: 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • HealthLink BC
    Learn about health topics, check symptoms, or find health services and resources
    healthlinkbc.ca
  • Health Advice
    Speak with a nurse or pharmacist or dietitian
    8-1-1
  • Kids Health
    Information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years
    kidshealth.org/

 

Immunization

 

Midwives

 

Nutrition

 

Parenting

 

Postpartum Depression

  • Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs
    1-866-637-7226
    frp.ca
  • Postpartum Support International
    1-800-944-4773
    postpartum.net
  • Pacific Postpartum Support Society
    604-255-7999
    postpartum.org

 

Safety

 

Support Programs