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Are you pregnant or know someone that's pregnant and suffering from addiction? There is help out there. Consider checking out our links section on our website. RehabCenter.net is a great resource for information. We also have other links that could help. Some major problems for a baby exposed to substance abuse during pregnancy may include:
- Miscarriage
- Stillbirth
- Birth defects
- Placental abruption
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Learn more on our website.
https://www.accessmidwives.com/links.html
      

Researchers at the University of Toronto are doing a study to learn about the experiences and needs of women, trans, and non-binary with disabilities when they are pregnant and having a baby. You may be able to be part of this study if:
• You live in Ontario
• You are 18 years old or older
• You had a baby in the last 5 years
• You have a physical, sensory, intellectual, and/or developmental disability
You will get a $50 gift card to thank you for your time.
Please contact the Study Coordinator, Lesley, by telephone 647-601-4519 or email wiresearch@utsc.utoronto.ca.
For more information download the flyer here. http://bit.ly/2lv8zb4

Are you considering working with a midwife? Here are some reasons why you should choose Access Midwives.
- An amazing team of midwives
- Choice of home or hospital birth
- The level of service
- Amazing support
- 24/7 paging
- We custom tailor our services to your specific needs
- Enjoy visits to your home for your postpartum
- Pain management
- Long-term Relationships
Access Midwives works hard to support relationships with families to achieve optimal health for pregnancy, physiologic birth, postpartum care, and care of the newborn. We recommend that you request a midwife as soon as you know that you're pregnant. Check out our reviews! http://bit.ly/2TJ14MK

Are you considering having your baby at home? Did you know that there is no difference in the safety of births that take place in the home versus those planned to take place in the hospital? Here are some facts to ponder:
• Our midwives carry emergency equipment and are trained in its use.
• Two skilled attendants at every home birth mean that there is a primary care provider present for both mother and infant.
• Midwives are experts who continually assess their clients through pregnancy and labour to ensure that they are good candidates for a home birth.
• Midwives communicate with doctors regarding a client’s care whenever necessary.
• Midwives communicate with ambulance personnel and hospital staff regarding the details of home births, in case they are required. Learn more about home birth here. CLICK HERE

RIGHT FROM THE START is a workshop for moms and dads of babies under 24 months. Participants will learn how to read babies cues and foster infant attachment security.
Begins Thursday, October 3rd 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Queen Street EarlyON Child and Family Centre 155 Queen St. N., Hamilton, ON. Snacks, prizes, transportation assistance, and limited free childcare are available. Register online at www.mchcommunityed.ca (select Register Now / Infant-Parent Program). For any questions please contact ipp@hhsc.ca or 905-521-2100 ext. 77406. CLICK HERE

The Infant-Parent Program at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is offering the CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING GROUP – For moms and dads of children 1 – 6 years. The program offers free treatment services for families of infants under 30 months who are at risk because of developmental, medical, or other problems. IPP also provides parenting courses in collaboration with the EarlyON Child and Family Centres that are open to the community. CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING GROUP begins Wednesday, September 25th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Family Church of Heritage Green 360 Isaac Brock Dr. Stoney Creek, ON. For any questions please contact ipp@hhsc.ca or 905-521-2100 ext. 77406.
http://www.mchcommunityed.ca/

Are you grieving the loss of your baby through miscarriage, termination or stillbirth? There is a support group and a 6-week program to help. The 6-week program begins October 2nd in Burlington and is open to parents - and other family members and support people - who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, a baby in utero, or a new infant. It is offered through the Pre and Perinatal Hospice Program of Home Hospice Association. This program free of charge. Please sign up by clicking the link below or calling Susan Balaz at (905) 220 0058.
CLICK HERE