Quick Links
When does my midwife involve physicians in my care?
Standard on Consultation and Transfer of Care, College of Midwives of Ontario
Transfer of Care Handout for Client, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Ways to reach your midwife
How to Contact Your Midwife, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Paging your Midwife in Labour, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Common Reasons Midwives Get Paged, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Experiencing preterm labour or other concerns?
Am I Having Preterm Labour? Madawaska Valley Midwives
Call Your Midwife If… Madawaska Valley Midwives
Unexpected Birth in a Hurry, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Your privacy
Privacy Statement, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Privacy Policy, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Student Involvement in Your Care, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Midwifery in Ontario
Midwifery Links
Association of Ontario Midwives
College of Midwives of Ontario
Canadian Association of Midwives
International Confederation of Midwives
Midwives Alliance of North America
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Weight Gain in Pregnancy, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Nutrition in Pregnancy, Healthy Canadians
Exercise in Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy
Local Food Banks, Renfrew County Connections
Iron Requirements, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Herbs in Pregnancy, Aviva Romm MD
Body Changes and Discomforts of Pregnancy
Healthy Relationships, Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Sex in Pregnancy, Healthy Families, BC
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Common Physical Discomforts of Pregnancy, The Mothers Program
Tips for Getting a Better Sleep, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Varicosities in Pregnancy, link to come Mater Mothers’ Hospital
Heartburn, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Twin Pregnancy, Multiple Births Canada
Birth Preparation
Labour support
Pain in labour and coping
Pain in Labour, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health
Pain in Labour, Today’s Parent Magazine
Comfort in Labour, Penny Simkin
Perineal Massage, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health
Postdates pregnancy
When your pregnancy goes past your due date, Association of Ontario Midwives
Stimulating Labour, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Stimulating Labour, Stretch and Sweep, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health
Position of the baby
Optimal Fetal Positioning, Miles Circuit
Breech Birth, link to come, Coalition for Breech Birth
Breech Birth, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Stages of labour
Stages of Labour Chart, Midwives Collective
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC), Association of Ontario Midwives
Hypno Birthing
Empowered Birthing, link to come
Mental Health
Here you will find a few links to information on depression as it relates to pregnancy and postpartum.
Specifically, for local mental health resources, please see the link below to Renfrew County Health Unit and please consider talking to your midwife.
Depression in Pregnancy, link to come
What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health
What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?, Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental Health, Renfrew County Health Unit
Depression Workbook, BestStart
Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Prenatal Education
Prenatal Classes, Renfrew County District Health Unit
Prenatal Classes, Renfrey County Doulas
Prenatal Groups Throughout Renfrew County, CRC Renfrew County
Empowered Birthing, link to come
Complications of Pregnancy
Below is information on just a few complications. If you have ANY concerns, please talk to your midwife.
Hypertension in Pregnancy, Association of Ontario Midwives
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Association of Ontario Midwives
Identifying Preterm Labour, Beststart
Fetal Kick Counts for Reduced Fetal Movement, Omama
Ontario Association of Midwives, In Due Time
Tests During Pregnancy
Routine Prenatal Testing (rubella, HIV, hepatitis), The MotHERS Program
Genetic Screening, Prenatal Screening Ontario
Group B Streptococcus (note: 8 mb .pdf file), Ontario Midwives
Choice of Birthplace
Birthplace options, Ontario Midwives
Pictograms of homebirth statistics, first pregnancy? (PDF) Ontario Midwives
Pictograms of homebirth statistics, already given birth? (PDF) Ontario Midwives
Home Birth Supply List, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Water Birth, American College of Nurse-Midwives
Hospital Birth, Pembroke Hospital
Safety of Homebirth (PDF) bmj.com
Forms
Birth Registration and Birth Certificate Application, Province of Ontario
Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Student Evaluation Form, Madawaska Valley Midwives
Postpartum
New Mom
Post-cesarean section recovery
Peri-care information: perineum care postpartum
Pelvic floor strengthening exercises, Baby Centre
Life after postpartum hemhorrage, Association of Ontario Midwives
Not what we planned, a video about postpartum hemorrhage
New Baby
Birth registration, Province of Ontario
Normal newborn behavior, Ontario Midwives
Understanding your baby’s crying, CHEO
Thinking about circumcision? Decision tree. Healthlink, B.C.
Care of intact penis, Today’s Parent
Baby wearing, Baby Wearing International
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
Infant Feeding
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is priceless, Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Telehealth Breastfeeding Support Services
International Breastfeeding Centre
Breastfeeding Chart, Best Start (6 mb)
Breastfeeding Buddies, Renfrew County
Breastfeeding Supports in Renfrew County
Formula Feeding
Formula: What you need to know (8 mb)
Understanding Infant Formulas, UnlockFood.ca
Safe Formula Feeding, World Health Organization
Community Resources and Beyond
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Young parent support program, Columbus House, Pembroke
Community Resource Centre, Renfrew County
EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Renfrew County
The Mothers Program, Renfrew County
Beyond
Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program
LGBTQ Parenting