Support Groups and Services

Coming in January 2023: Infant Feeding Support Group

Bi-Weekly Infant Feeding support. Starting Friday Jan. 13th 11am-12pm. Free.

Perinatal Mood Disorder resources:

Ptbo Public Health- https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/your-health/parenting/postpartum-depression/
Not what I expected - Free program with Partners in Pregnancy/Ptbo Child & Family Centre - Contact Laura at PIPC for more info: laura.koekkoek@peterboroughfht.com or call 705 741-2038 x 320
Screening checklist: https://resources.beststart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/M07-B.pdf
PIPC: https://www.partnersinpregnancy.ca/mood-related
Four County Crisis Community Mental Health Crisis response Program (24 Hour) 705-745-6484 or 1-866-9933
Telehealth Ontario (24 Hour) 1-866-797-0000
Postpartum Support International Helpline 1-800-944-4773 Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)

PMD Online Resources:

http://www.postpartumprogress.com

https://postpartum.org

https://www.postpartum.net

Lactation Support:

This includes but is not limited to: hand expression, skin to skin, latch basics, pumping, positions, common challenges, and referrals.

At this time we are providing virtual or in person 1:1 support. Call 705 874 3517

*Please note: We are not IBCLC's but work with and refer to them. We do not dispense medical advice, diagnose, or prescribe medication. Lactation Educators do not offer information that directs families to act against medical advice.