I’ve thrown together a few of my favourite resources for new parents in Toronto and southern Ontario. Keep them in your back pocket in case you need them! And please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Collaborative Doula Collective - The CDC is a multidisciplinary group of doulas based in Ontario. You can reach out to them if you’re looking for birth, postpartum or full-spectrum doulas, as well as doulas specializing in pregnancy loss and end-of-life care. The Collective also has resources for childbirth education, lactation support and a variety of other topics.
Toronto Yoga Mamas - Toronto Yoga Mamas is an all-encompassing women’s wellness centre that has classes, workshops, trainings, and other services like pelvic floor physiotherapy and acupuncture. This is also a great place to start if you’re in Ontario and are interested in doula training or yoga teacher training.
Postpartum Support International - This is the Canadian branch of Postpartum Support International. They are a non-profit dedicated to providing support to parents who are suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. PSI Canada can help connect parents to specialists, support groups, and online resources.
Safe Sleep for Your Baby publication - You can always reach out to your pediatrician if you have specific questions about sleep safety, but this Safe Sleep for Your Baby guide provides updated information about current guidelines. Safe sleep practices are essential for the prevention of SIDS.
Kidcrew Medical - Kidcrew is a multidisciplinary pediatric medical clinic. They have a large team of primary care providers, and in the last decade I’ve never seen them NOT accepting new patients. In addition to their team of pediatricians, they have sub specialties such as gastroenterology, dermatology and travel medicine, along with a large number of allied health professionals. You’ll also find resources for breastfeeding, therapy, and they often have workshops. Don’t forget to check out the jungle gym at the Bathurst location!
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