Halton Childbirth Services ...
Giving you more than just information - helping you birth with your mind and body...
Halton Childbirth Services
Co-founded by Shannon Murnaghan, serving families of Halton, Peel and Wellington, Ontario.
Childbirth ...
Adventures in Natural Childbirth, edited by Janet Schwegel – real birth stories
of real people of all ages, backgrounds, situations eg. Midwife, hospital, VBAC,
Cesarean, water birth
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
Gentle Birth Choices, by Barbara Harper
Birthing From Within, by Pam England
Hypnobirthing, by Marie F Mongan
Post Partum Mood Disorders ...
Peel Adjustment After Birth Program
This service is offered by the Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centres and supported
by Peel Health. Many women experience a wide range of emotions after the birth of
their baby. Getting out and connecting with other women can be immensely helpful.
The locations are:
Mississauga Parent-Child Resource Centre/Ontario Early Years
905-567-4156
Meadowvale Town Centre
6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
Jill Farrow, M.A., Psychological Associate,
Practice in Clinical & Counseling Psychology serving Georgetown and Brampton areas
Tel. 905.873.6866
Down Came the Rain, Brooke Shields
Pre & Post Natal: Massage, Exercise and Yoga ...
Sherry McClure R.M.T., Certified Personal Trainer,,
serving Georgetown and surrounding areas
Tel. 905.877.8397
Nelia DeAmaral, HBsc, Certified Doula (CAPPA), Counsellor and Yoga Instructor,
serving Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Toronto & most of the GTA
Tel. 647.456.BABY (2229)
e-mail:
nelia@birthwithcare.com
www.BirthWithCare.com
Breastfeeding ...
Lactation Consultant Association of Southern Ontario Breastfeeding Resources
416- 223-4040
www.clca-accl.ca
The Halton Breastfeeding Connection
905-825-6000
Offering support from other mothers about breastfeeding and parenting resources.
Health Line Peel - For info on Peel Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic
905-799-7700
Motherisk
416-813-6780
Excellent, up to date, research based information about safety of prescription and
over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, chronic disease and infections
during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Milton District Hospital
905-878-2383
Peel Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic
905-799-7700
Drop in groups in South Mississauga, North Mississauga and Brampton
Dr. Jack Newman's GUIDE TO BREASTFEEDING, Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman
Milton Breastfeeding Drop-In
Our Kids Milton Hub,
540 Commercial St.
(attached to Our Lady of Victory School)
M 12-4, T 9:30-2, W 12-4, Th 6-9pm, F 10-11:30
Meadowvale Breastfeeding Clinic
Meadowvale Town Centre
905-799-7700
Drop in Centres and Toy Libraries ...
Burlington Cooperative Toy Library
905-336-7617
2258 Parkway Drive
Ontario Early Years Centres
Early Years Centres offer programs for children 0-6 years, as well as parenting
education and support groups for post-partum depression.
1-866-821-7770
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Ontario Early Years Centre - Georgetown
8 James Street
Georgetown, ON L7G 2H3
905-873-2960
www.links2care.ca
CPR and First Aid ...
Canadian Red Cross
905-452-7118 ext. 206
St. John's Ambulance
905-274-0880
Health Information ...
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Speak to a nurse 24/7. A great number to keep on the fridge.
Halton Public Health
1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866)
www.halton.ca
Car Seat Safety and Information ...
Car Seat Safety Clinics Halton region
905-825-6000
Transport Canada
1-800-333-0371
Information on car seats and recalls
Multiple Birth ...
Brampton Twins Plus Association
email: brampton@multiplebirthscanada.org
www.twinsplus.ca
Parenting ...
Teens and Pre-teens: Too Much of a Good Thing, Raising Children of Character in
an Indulgent Age, Dan Kindlon, Ph. D.
Nursery/Child Room Décor ...
Custom hand-painted murals enhance and liven up your baby’s or child’s room
B&B Interior Painting & Decorating (
www.muralartbybb.com )