Online Prenatal & Postpartum Resources
We are in an age of abundant information and it can be hard to know where to look online, for accurate and trustworthy information. Here are links, backed by research and perinatal health professionals, that you know you can trust. As always, please consult your healthcare provider for health & wellness decisions.
Please reach out to your healthcare provider immediately if you feel you’re showing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety.
Mental Health
Prevention and Treatment for Traumatic Birth. Resources and information on dealing with birth trauma.
Postpartum Support Toronto. Resources and links to support groups in Toronto.
Office on Women’s Health. Information on postpartum depression.
Prenatal
Childbirth Connection. A wide range of print and visual information.
Evidence Based Birth. A range of evidence based articles covering pregnancy and birth.
International Cesarean Awareness Network. Evidence based information on cesarean sections and vaginal birth after cesarean sections (VBAC).
Mama Natural. A range of unbiased resources covering anything pregnancy related.
Motherisk. Helplines and clinics that offer information and guidance on teratogens (items that can cause harm) and pregnancy. Motherisk is run through Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto.
OMama. Online, Ontario based, resource, with information from conception to newborn.
Ontario Prenatal Education. A huge source of information on conception through to early parenthood.
Science and Sensibility. A Lamaze education blog covering all topics related to pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Toronto Public Health - Child and Family Health. Extensive information, covering all areas of family life
The Miles Circuit. A series of exercises that can help encourage labour and ease any discomforts.
Health, Wellness, and Feeding
Tenth Moon Mothercare. Curated products for mother and baby wellness.
Bellies Inc. Products and videos to help your body recover
The Sleep Belt and Joey Band. Comfortably and safely supporting skin to skin care, with you and baby.
Kelly Mom. In depth information on breastfeeding and other feeding methods.
The Milk Meg. Useful resources on breastfeeding.