Great Resources
Breastfeeding
Lactation Consultant (Annapolis Valley Regional Hospital)
New Mother's Resource Clinic
902-679-2657 ext.3054
La Leche League Canada-A registered non profit that provides mother-to-mother/parent-to-parent/peer support for pregnant women, new parents and beyond. We are parents like you who have breastfed or chestfed our own children and now volunteer to support others to reach their goals.
La Leche League International-A world without barriers to experiencing the love and wisdom found in the breastfeeding relationship.
La Leche League (LOCAL)-We meet in Berwick on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Join us at the library just after story time (10:30-12:30) email Laura for more info
Jack Newman - a pediatrician who has breastfeeding experience
Kelly Mom-hot topics and articles on pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting for educational purposes only.
IWK Health Centre
Newborn Feeding and Care Videos
Spinning Babies-Explores activities with anatomy and physiology in a way that allows baby to release rather than “be delivered” by mechanical manipulation or force.
Evidence Based Birth-An online childbirth resource that informs, empowers and inspires expecting parents and birth-care practitioners globally, to understand the latest, proven, evidence based care practices.
Our community has a lot of resources that can help families heal and strengthen in pregnancy and postpartum. Some of them include: Family Resource Centers, Osteopathy, Infant Chiropractor, and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. If you need help finding any of the contacts for these providers please reach out to us.
Perinatal Mental Health Services
Online support during pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood. No referral needed, video sessions, FREE online support groups.
Canadian Perinatal Wellness: www.perinatalcollective.com
Bereavement- We are so sorry you find yourself in this place. We have a few books we can loan you, a listening ear and some links to help guide you in your journey of grief.
http://www.gardensofgrace.ca/useful_links_and_organizations.html
https://childrensgrieffoundation.org/resources-nova-scotia/