Resources

Midwifery Offices

Midwifery Group of Ottawa

Midwifery Collective of Ottawa

East Ottawa Midwives / Sages-Femmes de l’est d’Ottawa

Ottawa South Midwives

Ottawa Valley Midwives    Also has a satellite clinic in Bells Corners

Gentle Beginnings Midwifery: Cornwall, Winchester and Embrun

Generations Midwifery Care

Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre

Support for New Families 

Rooted Family Wellness Centre

Mental Health Support

Dr. Rose Robbins, C. Psych
Clinical, Health & Rehabilitation Psychologist
robbins.psychology@gmail.com | tinyurl.com/2dy6akjn

Rebecca Orsini MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Perinatal mental health support and parenting consultation
https://www.rorsinisw.com/

 

9-8-8

What is 9-8-8?

  • A national emergency number dedicated to mental health and emotional well-being.
  • Access to trained professionals providing crisis support and guidance for mental health issues.
  • Simply dial 9-8-8 from any phone to connect with trained professionals, confidential and available 24/7.

Why is 9-8-8 important?

  • De-stigmatizes and normalizes seeking help during emotional distress.
  • Accessible at any time, reducing barriers and stigma associated with mental health.

Who can benefit from 9-8-8?

  • Accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or situation.
  • For those experiencing personal crises, in need of guidance, or simply seeking someone to talk to.

24/7 Ottawa Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
613-238-3311


Naturopathic Doctors

Dr. Jennifer Luck: www.ottawanaturopathic.ca

Dr. Colleen McQuarrie: http://oihc.ca/about-us/colleen-mcquarrie-nd/

Dr. Alexis Reid BASc, MSc, ND: www.ecochicmovement.com

 

Acupuncture

Kristin Greenacre, BA, BEd., RAc Refine Ottawa

Rachel Lipton, RAc Ottawa Community Acupuncture

Ottawa Acupuncture Kristin Shropshire, ROHP, RAc Glebe Health House

Acupuncture w/ Lailee laileemussivand.com

Krassimir Vajarov D.Ac. https://ottawa-acupuncture.com/

 

Osteopathy / Chiropractic

Additional osteopathic or chiropractic practitioners in the west end can be found at Rooted Family Centre. See the Support for New Families link above.

Katharina Goetze

Back In Balance

Maryse Tassé

Oksana Lutsiuk, DOMP

Kimberly Robertson DOMP

Reasons for a newborn to see an osteopath:

  • Newborns with latching and feeding issues should see an osteopath before concluding there is a tongue tie
  • Congenital torticolis or plagiocephalia 
  • Reflux / colic
  • Cranial compressions
  • Release of birth imprints and tensions

 

Breastfeeding

Ottawa Valley Lactation Consultants

City of Ottawa – Baby Express and Breastfeeding Support Drop-ins

Dr. Newman breastfeeding info sheets

La Leche League Canada

Milkface nursingwear


Tongue Tie Release

Dr. John Fayad

Dr. Kenneth Crossman

Dr. Maryam Karami


Articles

The Ottawa Citizen: HypnoBirthing® Taking the pain out of labour

Epidural: Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

 

 

Pelvic Floor Health

Core Connections Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Pre and Post-natal Physiotherapy

Camille Poulin, PT  |  Bloom Integrated Health and Wellness Center ||  IG@camillephysio

Yolanda Tsang, Pelvic floor Physiotherapy and Pilates/Yoga Rehabilitation


Various

The HypnoBirthing® Institute

Ottawa Childbirth Education Association

International Cesarean Awareness Network

Ottawa Parent Resource Centre

Spinning Babies – Easier Childbirth with Fetal Positioning

Heart In Heart Copyright 2013 Pia Anderson

Phone: (613) 828-0546  Email: ottawabirthdoula@gmail.com

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