Resources
Association of Ontario Midwives www.ontariomidwives.ca
College of Midwives of Ontario www.cmo.on.ca
Local Resources
Firefly - Infant Nutrition 467-2765
Infant Hearing 468-3436
Healthy Babies 468-3436
Northwestern Health Unit 468-3147
Toll Free 1-800-830-5973
Lactation Consultant at Sunset Country Family Health Team
Colleen Snyder 468-6321
Kenora Sexual Health Clinic 468-4503
Visit the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives website! They have amazing stories, references and guides for everyone.
Here are the links some of the Aboriginal stories that they share.
If you would prefer a printed copy, they are available in the office.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network
Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or the death of a baby is devastating. But you aren’t alone. Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network is here to help, with peer-led group and individual support services offered at no cost to families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Their support services are available to residents of Ontario.
iPad Pilot Program
We have learned that some families may not have the hardware needed to join our online support groups. In response to this, we have collected, repurposed and are distributing PAIL Network iPads to professionals across Ontario who support Indigenous families.
Available at Kenora Midwives with $20 cash deposit
Bloom Psychotherapy
Bloom Psychotherapy specializes in supporting individuals and couples throuhg the fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting stages of life. They have extensive experience, training and certification in perinatal mental health, and in supporting those who are experiencing infertility, miscarriage or perinatal/infant loss, trauma or symptoms of mood disorders.
Their services are offered virtually by video or telephone. Therapy is self-referred and is covered by extended health benefits.
