Kawartha Community Midwives has been providing care to families in the Peterborough and surrounding communities since 1995. We respect diverse cultural traditions.

We are located in a beautiful Victorian house in downtown Peterborough. We are wheelchair accessible.

We offer personalized, professional care throughout the pregnancy, labour and birth, and up to six weeks postpartum. We are fully covered by Ontario Ministry of Health so there are no extra costs.

Midwives of Lindsay and the Lakes.

With expertise in promoting optimal pregnancy, physiologic birth, postpartum care, and care of the newborn, midwives can help women and families achieve health and wellness through many stages of life.

Partners in Pregnancy.

We are dedicated and experienced family physicians who are passionate about providing safe and patient-centered maternity and newborn care. You can be referred to us at any time in your pregnancy although we appreciate referrals prior to the 24 week mark. We will also take self-referrals. We attend births at the Peterborough Regional Health Center (PRHC).

New Life Midwives.

Your team of Midwives will be available to you when you go into labour and will attend your birth providing emotional support and clinical care. Your team of midwives work collaboratively and rotates on and off call to meet your individual needs.

To ensure that you receive the best possible care for you and your newborn baby, your midwives will stay in close contact with you after your birth to provide support, physical exams, assist with breastfeeding, and answer any questions you may have. All of these services can be provided to you in the comfort of your home. Our goal is to help support your transition into parenthood and ensure your baby’s healthy development.

Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services

Our Mission

Helping women and men facing unintended pregnancies, and encouraging healthy relationships in a safe and loving place.

Our Promise

• A high standard of care

• A high value of confidentiality

• Non-judgmental support for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or ability

• All services free of charge

• Accurate information and current resources to help empower you to make informed decisions and access the support you need

Our Mandate & Services

To support those in a position of marginalization with regard to pregnancy and parenting by providing:

• Free urine pregnancy tests

• Accurate information on pregnancy, adoption, abortion and parenting

• Peer counseling and legal support

• Referrals to community services

• Individual and community education programs

• Infant and maternity clothing and supplies

Peterborough Child & Family Centres stands for inclusion, choice, and acceptance. We empower families and child care providers to make our PCFC community into what they need. To support them, we bring knowledge, guidance, experience and passion. We believe fun and play, attachment and learning are critical for child development. We live our values every day, through every program and interaction.

PCFC is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that provides information and support to expectant parents, families with young children and child care providers living in the County and City of Peterborough, Ontario.

For more than 30 years, we have offered programs and services in a variety of safe, accessible, urban and rural locations.

PCFC is a designated EarlyON Centre for the County and City of Peterborough, and the local site of the federally funded Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Community Action Program for Children.

At PCFC, you are welcome. Attend a program, become a supporter, volunteer or donor, today.

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assistance is available in more than 300 languages. When you call Telehealth, tell them what language you speak and you will be connected to an interpreter.

Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000

Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007

Telehealth Ontario is only offered over the phone. Email advice is not available.

Child and Family Programs offer a range of services to help children aged 0-6, their parents and caregivers:

• strengthen parenting skills

• support parent education

• foster healthy child development

These services are free and offer safe and welcoming programs to all families.Child and Family Programs

La Leche League Canada

Bi-weekly Google Meet meetings are being offered in Peterborough, Lindsay, and Bowmanville. Please join us for your questions; to share; to talk to other parents; and to learn.

Call or contact our Facebook page for the zoom links, Breastfeeding support,

Contact La Leche League or contact local Leaders for one - on - one support.

Local support groups virtually and in-person are available in Durham, Kawarthas, the GTA and beyond.

As a Naturopathic Doctor & Lactation Consultant, Laura brings education, holistic tools, and strategies to support families who are preparing for breastfeeding / bodyfeeding ​& for those who are in need of lactation support in the postpartum period.

www.laurakd.com

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

There are a few local IBCLCs to aid you with your breastfeeding journey. You can look up on the Canadian registry, or here are a few in the area:

Mel Neal - Kawartha Birth and Lactation

Eleanor Hartwick - Lactation Support by Elly

Kristi Prince - Nurturing Health

Laura Kent-Davidson - Lactation Consultant

The lactation consultant sees patients by appointment. During a typical appointment, a feeding is assessed, so it is important to see the lactation consultant close to the baby’s feeding time. The Breastfeeding Clinic is located in room W6609 in the Pediatric Outpatient area on Level 6 of PRHC.

To make an appointment, call the Women & Children Inpatient Unit (A6) at 705-876-5059.

To speak with the lactation consultant directly, please call 705-743-2121 x. 2735.

Welcome! This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. I am the mother of three lovely children, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging.

At the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic (International Breastfeeding Centre) we understand the frustration of mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and encounter problems. We have a team of world class experts led by Dr. Jack Newman who are devoted to helping mothers overcome numerous issues that otherwise might lead to stopping breastfeeding.

Adelaide Clinic is a young and dynamic team of medical professionals that offers a perfect combination of treatments to suit most kinds of pain and discomfort.

Our caring health care providers work conjunctively and utilize a skill set that incorporates massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and pelvic health physiotherapy services.

The Willow Studio Peterborough

Yoga, Fitness, and Pilates. Provides massage therapy and pelvic floor physiotherapy.

In addition to offering great yoga and Pilates classes, we also strive to support other local businesses, while giving back to charities that support diversity and sustainability within our community and beyond.

Kelly Swift is a Registered Massage Therapist and Birth Doula in Peterborough, ON. Kelly's private massage therapy practice is located inside The Willow Studio. Kelly has taken additional training in pregnancy and infant massage, so you can rest assured that you are receiving safe and effective professional care.

Kelly also works with Stacey Kemp, RMT. Stacey takes pride in helping her clients feel better and loves seeing them happy. Stacey enjoys seeing a variety of clients in her practice and is looking forward to working with Kelly to improve more lives!

Holistic Health Physiotherapy has a focus on helping you prevent, manage, reduce and resolve the pain, injuries and pelvic floor conditions that are common while preparing for pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum.

Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine

Our treatment philosophy is unique to any medical office. We believe in finding and addressing the root cause of your health concern. The doctors at PCNM are passionate about providing excellence in healthcare by providing you with the most effective natural therapies validated by clinical research and traditional/historical use.

Ravi-Inder Solingo - Osteopath and Cranio-Sacral Therapist.

The role of the therapist is to work creatively and compassionately with each person he sees in order to release the forces of health and wholeness within them. The therapist should never impose their treatment agenda on a client but instead be flexible and attentive to the unique needs of the individual. It is only when the therapist is able to be fully present during a session with patience and integrity and to connect with the true nature or essence of the person that the full potential of Health can be realized. In this environment, a safe and harmonious space is created in which touch can open the door to healing and transformation.

At the Acupuncture Health Clinic in Peterborough Ontario Jack Connelly is dedicated to providing safe and effective Acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of ailments.

Acupuncture is quickly becoming a popular treatment of choice for those who are interested in a drug free approach to health care.

Acupuncture is covered by many extended health benefits; contact your provider for coverage details.

We are happy to serve Peterborough and the surrounding Kawartha Lakes area.

Here at Core Chiropractic we serve Peterborough with commitment and passion. Our doctor utilizes various techniques to facilitate healing from the inside out.

Dr. Owens is certified in the treatment of babies, children and pregnant women and is certified in Webster Technique. Our approach is hands on, so get ready to be a participant in your own recovery! Chiropractic, exercise, nutrition and immune enhancement combined with decades of clinical expertise and intuition have helped thousands of patients achieve their recovery and wellness goals over the past 30+ years.

Sarah Leitch offers birth pool rentals and tens machine rentals to support your labour experience. Birthing and labouring in water can create a more positive birth experience in the following ways:

• Higher rates of normal vaginal delivery

• Less pain medication and interventions used

• Higher rates of intact perineum

• Reduce anxiety and increase relaxation

• Increase ability to change positions and move freely

• Increase satisfaction of labour/birth experiences

Connect with Sarah today to reserve a birth pool or your TENS machine for your birth in Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes and beyond!