The Perinatal Parent Support Program: Supported from the Start, supports families across the Ontario East health region, from early in pregnancy until their infants are 6 months old. This free, interactive, mostly virtual program offers perinatal education and support which provides seamless continuity of care through an innovative five pillar approach. This program is offered on a Facebook private group platform with sessions offered through Zoom. The use of social media in this way has facilitated rapid health literacy acquisition, knowledge dissemination, file sharing, targeted education, easy access to timely information. Support for families when and where they need it.
I. Prenatal Education/Support: Unique, live virtual sessions cohorted by gestational age delivered weekly throughout the entirety of the pregnancy.
II. Parent Education/Support: Live virtual discussion of topics relevant to parenting offered in the last weeks of pregnancy and first 6 months postpartum with an emphasis on reducing anxiety, building confidence, promoting responsive parenting, and early infant and child mental health.
III. Breastfeeding Education/Support: Both prenatal and post-partum access to virtual education/support groups; one-on-one lactation support (virtual and in-person); weekly virtual Q&A with a lactation consultant and in-person drop-in.
IV. Perinatal Mental Health Education/Support: Virtual education/support including managing anxiety for new and expectant parents (MAP) program, partner specific education and support, and perinatal mental health screening and referral.
V. One-on-One Support: Virtual and in-person one-on-one support to address individual needs not compatible with group learning; provide enhanced support to parents with high-risk pregnancies and/or complex needs and systems navigation.
FACEBOOK GROUP
If you are PREGNANT this is the group for you. In this group you will have access to ALL of our live virtual events in an easy format and with built-in reminders. No Facebook? No Problem, click on the service you are looking for from the options on this page.
🔗Click Here to Join the Facebook Group
🛈 If you want more information email us.
FACEBOOK GROUP
If you are over 25 weeks pregnant or parenting an infant under 6 months of age, this is the group for you. Join our events every week to learn about infant development, and ask your questions live. No Facebook? No Problem, click on the service you are looking for from the options on this page.
🔗Click Here to Join the Facebook Group
🛈 To learn more email us for more information
VIRTUAL GROUP
Live Online Prenatal sessions. From the moment you know you are pregnant we have ongoing sessions to meet your needs. You can virtually drop-in weekly to ask a question you may have.
🕒Weekly on Wednesdays according to pregnancy term:
🔗>16 weeks (recording) – Click here to Register on Zoom
🔗16-24 weeks (3rd Wednesday of the month) – Click here for Zoom link
🔗24-33 weeks (2nd Wednesday of the month) – Click here for Zoom link
🔗33 weeks+ (1st Wednesday of the month) – Click here for Zoom link
🛈 For more information email us.
VIRTUAL SESSION
Expecting a baby? This session is just for partners! Learn how to support your pregnant loved one, ask questions, and prepare for the changes ahead. Join us to gain practical tips, guidance, and the confidence to be an active part of the pregnancy journey.
🕒 4th Wednesday of every other month
🔗 Click here to register
🛈 For more information email us.
VIRTUAL SESSION
Come and join us to learn the Four Steps To Success for breastfeeding BEFORE you have your baby.
🔗 2nd Thursday – Click Here to Register on Zoom
🔗 3rd Thursday – Click Here to Register on Zoom
🕒 2nd and 3rd Thursday of every month 4:00-6:00p.m.
🛈 To learn more email us for more information or call us at 613-722-4000 ext 248.
VIRTUAL SESSION
Are you experiencing a high-risk pregnancy? Worried about breastfeeding success? Join our Lactation Consultant in this virtual session to learn about specific strategies to improve your breastfeeding outcomes. (❗Please attend the Prenatal Breastfeeding Information Session first.)
🔗Click here to register
🕒4th Thursday of the month, 4:00-6:00p.m.
🛈 For more information email us or call 613-722-4000 ext 248.
IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Are you pregnant or parenting a baby under 6 months? Join our friendly group to connect, cook, share a meal, and learn about prenatal nutrition and healthy pregnancy/infancy. Each week, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and receive support from our knowledgeable team. The program is offered in English and Arabic, with limited child care spaces available. Transportation assistance available.
🕒 Wednesdays 9:00-12:00p.m.
🔗 🛈 For more information or to register email us or call at 613-722-4000 ext 246
VIRTUAL GROUP
Parenthood brings with it many joys and many challenges. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, or maybe you just want to develop some new coping skills, this 4 session series is for you.
🕒 4 sessions offered 4 times a year (Feb, May, Sept, Dec)
🔗 Stay tunned for Zoom Registration for our next session.
🛈 Join our Facebook Group for more information related to parent support programs, email us or call 613-722-4000 ext 248.
HYBRID SERVICE
A 1:1 pre or post-natal session with a Lactation Consultant to address your breast/infant feeding concerns. Available both virtually and in-person. (❗Before you book, consider attending the Live Virtual Q&A With a Lactation Consultant session to answer your questions.)
🔗Click here to book an appointment
🕒Every Tuesday and Wednesday
🛈 For more information email us.
VIRTUAL SESSION
Join other mothers (and mothers-to-be) for an informal general ONLINE session. Come with your questions and learn from other mothers’ questions. Come often and build your confidence.
🕒 Weekly Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00p.m.
🔗Click Here to Register on Zoom
🛈 For more information email us or call 613-722-4000 ext 248.
DROP-IN SERVICE
Need additional professional support for breastfeeding/Infant Feeding? Drop-in for 1:1 support. (❗Please note that every effort will be made to accommodate families attending, but there are limited spaces. If you just have general questions, please consider attending our Live Virtual Q and A with an LC)
🔗No registration required.
🕒 Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
🛈 For more information email us. Frequently asked questions: here
VIRTUAL GROUP
Having a baby can be a wonderful—and sometimes stressful—transition. Join our Family Support Worker for informative sessions with plenty of time for questions. Sessions are live and online, making it easier to attend with a newborn. Join us when you are pregnant (after 25 weeks) and learn valuable tips before your little one arrives.
🕒 Twice weekly on Tuesdays, 12:00p.m. and 2:30p.m.
🔗Click here to Register – Tuesdays at 12:00p.m. via Zoom
🔗Click here to Register – Tuesdays at 2:30p.m. via Zoom
🛈 For more information join our Facebook Group, or email us.
HYBRID SERVICE
Need to talk? Our Family Support Worker is available for one-on-one consultations, offering information, referrals, and support for all your parenting and pregnancy concerns.
🕒 By appointment only.
🔗🛈 For more information or to book please email us.
