So you're pregnant! Congratulations! Now what?! We've put together a GIGANTIC Pregnancy Guide with lots of information to prepare you for your new baby. Our GIGANTIC Pregnancy Guide serves as a starting point on your parental journey. You’ll find local resources for a variety of topics, ranging from breastfeeding to pregnancy fitness.
Care Providers in Niagara
Looking for a care provider can be a daunting task when you're newly pregnant. Whether you're looking for an OBGYN or a midwife, there are plenty of great care providers in the Niagara region.
OBGYNs in Niagara
Unit 15, 235 Martindale Road, St Catharines
Phone: (905) 397-7716Chin, Esther Anne
Niagara Health System, 1200 Fourth Avenue, St Catharines
Phone: (905) 378-4647
Mohan, Uthra
21 Front St S Unit 201, Thorold
Phone: (905) 688-6460
Nowicki, Robert Duncan
152 Ontario Street, St Catharines
Phone: (905) 988-9600
Shetty, Rathnakar Bellampalli
Niagara Health, St Catharines Hospital, 1200 Fourth Ave, St Catharines
Phone: (905) 378-4647
Viljoen, Johan
4th floor Womens and Babies, 1200 4th Avenue, St Catharines
Phone: (905) 684-8395
Sternadel, Jerzy
477 King St #102, Welland
Phone: (905) 788-1406
Beyani, Mulaisho Nambizi
555 Prince Charles Dr N, Welland
Phone: (905) 732-1118
Chaudry, Naheed
477 King St #101, Welland
Phone: (905) 714-1747
Olufowabi, Olufemi Olugbenga
Suite 308 6453 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls
Phone: (905) 228-2025
Macmillan, Karen
10-3350 Merrittville Highway, Thorold
Phone: 905-688-8118
Baker, Emily
Niagara Health, St Catharines Hospital, 1200 Fourth Ave, St Catharines
Phone: 905-378-4647
MacDonald, Heather
Niagara Health, St Catharines Hospital, 1200 Fourth Ave, St Catharines
Phone: 905-378-4647
Nwebube, Nwachukwu
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 169 Main Street East, Grimsby
Phone: 905-378-4647
Midwives in Niagara
A midwife is a primary caregiver, which means that she can provide all the care necessary for a healthy woman and her baby throughout pregnancy, birth and for six weeks afterward. You do not need a referral from a physician to use midwifery services; you can call a midwife directly. However, it is best to call as early in pregnancy as possible to ensure that your midwife has space for you.
Lincoln Community Midwives
Serving West Niagara
4287 Queen St., Beamsville
Telephone: 289-566-9350
Email: [email protected]
Niagara Midwifery Practice
13 Lyman St., St. Catharines
Telephone: 905-684-6377
Email: [email protected]
Renaissance Midwifery
196 East Main Street, Welland
Telephone: 905-714-7258
Email: [email protected]
Renaissance Midwifery
5637 Main Street, Niagara Falls
Telephone: 905-353-0852
Email: [email protected]
Midwives of East Erie
340 Lock St West, Dunnville
Telephone: 905-701-7428
Email: [email protected]
Prenatal Classes in Niagara
Niagara Region Prenatal Classes
Prenatal classes cover a variety of topics, ranging from pregnancy, to birth, to newborn care: Physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, Fetal development, Medical tests and procedures, Lifestyle and environmental risks, Nutrition, Physical activity, Hands-on comfort measures, relaxation and breathing techniques for labour, Labour and delivery, Pain relief options and medical interventions (such as epidural, induction of labour, episiotomy, caesarean section), Newborn care, Breastfeeding, Infant safety, Postpartum care, and Preparation for parenthood.
This modern childbirth preparation class will give expectant mothers and fathers to be all the tools needed to achieve their ideal labour and birth experience. This is a very hands-on class, empowering couples to learn how to adapt during pregnancy, work through very effective labour and delivery techniques, and be informed about breastfeeding and newborn care.
Baby Basics offers small group classes covering topics essential to navigating labour, birth and the first weeks with baby. Providing the inside scoop to labour, childbirth and beyond. Instructor has experience from more than 500 births.
Birth Unafraid
Birth Unafraid is a childbirth education program focused on replacing fear and anxiety of birth with confidence and joyful anticipation by using relaxation, self-hypnosis and breathing techniques. This in turn can help decrease discomfort during birth.
Class topics include:
Optimal fetal positioning
The birth process
Practiced pain coping techniques
Preparing for home or hospital birth
The compassionate use of drugs and epidurals
Possible birth interventions
Postpartum healing and well-being
Newborn care
Breastfeeding
Promotes prenatal well-being to foster healthy term infant in Niagara. Programming provides healthy lifestyle and nutritional information for pregnant women at risk. CPNP offers food certificates, nutritious snacks, vitamin voucher, cooking classes and access to a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nurses. Weekly drop-in programs and services are available in St Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Fort Erie. Contact: [email protected]
905.714.0227 ext. 234
Katie is a Registered Nurse, Prenatal Educator, Lactation Counselor, and Sleep Coach working with families in Niagara Region. themamacoach.ca/coaches/katie-roebuck/
Doulas in Niagara
Amanda Redpath-Moorman, DONA trained Labour Doula
Emily Reid, CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and DONA trained Labour Doula
Melissa Rynberk, DONA trained Labour Doula
Dana Valente, Discover Birth trained, DONA Certified Labour Doula
The Art of Birth
Serving Niagara
(905) 321-9834 (Emily)
(289) 213-7197 (Amanda)
(905) 651-3299 (Melissa)
(289) 228-1864 (Dana)
[email protected]
www.theartofbirth.net
Angela Sacco, trained through RMTs as Doulas
Located in St Catharines
Between Mothers
(905) 401-1545
[email protected]
www.betweenmothers.ca
Cody Seguin, DONA International trained Labour Doula
Stillbirthday Bereavement Training
Located in St Catharines
Storybook Birth Doula Services
(905) 327-0728
[email protected]
www.storybookbirth.com
Deanna Pope-Toth, DONA International trained Labour Doula
Serving Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Thorold and Welland
Ubi Sunt Doula Care
(905) 246-0497
[email protected]
www.ubisuntdoula.ca
Diana DiPaolo, DONA International trained Labour Doula
Located in Stoney Creek and St Catharines
(905) 932-4401
[email protected]
www.breathebliss.ca
Jade Whittard, Doula Training Canada trained Labour & Birth Doula
Located in St Catharines
Jade Whittard Labour and Birth Doula
(905) 380-9208
[email protected]
www.whittardbirthdoula.weebly.com
Julie Lafontaine, Bebo Mia trained Labour and Postpartum Doula
Located in Ridgeway
The Birth Nest Childbirth Services
(905) 328-8287
www.thebirthnestcanada.com
Kayla Zuidersma, trained Labour Doula with Bebo Mia
Located in Beamsville
Tru Love Birth Photography & Doula Services
(289) 214-2237
[email protected]
www.truelovebirthphotography.ca
Lauren Ivanchuk
Informed Homebirth/Informed Birth & Parenting & DONA trained — Labour/Birth & Postpartum care
CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula
Located in Beamsville
LoveBuddha Birth Services
(905) 246-1480
[email protected]
Rachael Koekoek, Certified CAPPA Labour Doula
CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula
Located in Fonthill
Mother a Mama Labour and Postpartum Doula Services
(905) 401-8869
[email protected]
www.motheramama.com
Sharon Fecik, CAPPA Certified Labour Doula and CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula
Located in Beamsville
Peaceful Births & Babes Doula Services
(905) 324-5403
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/sharonfecik/
Taylor Burciul, Certified Labour Doula with Doula Training Canada
Certifying Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doula with Hospice Association
Located in Niagara Falls
Blissful Birth Doula Services
(905) 324-0464
[email protected]
blissfulbirtht.wixsite.com/blissfulbirth
Other Health Care Providers in Niagara
Several places in Niagara offer massage, chiropractic, osteopathic, and acupuncture services.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy - Marie-Eve Nackers, PT
Grimsby Osteopathy – Vital Link Wellness Center
Chiropractic and RMT – Gardiner Family Chiropractic
RMT – Grimsby Massage Therapy Clinic
RMT – West Lincoln Massage Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Balanced Way
St. Catharines Acupuncture – Sunlight Acupuncture
Osteopathy – Natural Life Integrated Health Care Solutions
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy – Courtney Pigott BKin, MScPT
Chiropractor – Healthy Beginnings
Complementary – St Catharines Chiropractic and Health Centre
Complementary – Optimal Wellness
Beamsville Chiropractic – Beamsville Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic – D’Archi Chiropractic
Massage – Beamsville Massage Therapy and Wellness
Physiotherapy (including pelvic floor) – Nancy Ma at The Yoga Vine
Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Mood Disorders
If you feel like you might have prenatal or postpartum depression or mood disorders during your pregnancy or later during the baby’s first year, please reach out for support.
- The Niagara Region Parent Talk Line: You can speak to a nurse about how you are feeling and supports that are available in Niagara
- The Mental Health and Addictions Access Line offers after hours support.
- Emily Pollak offers counselling for prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, as well as any maternal issues.
- www.familysupportniagara.com
Prenatal Exercise Classes in Niagara
Here are some great options for prenatal exercise in Niagara to stay energized, reduce stress, and create a feeling of wellness throughout your pregnancy.
Rachel’s Fitness and Wellness
Address: Creekside Dr, Welland
Phone: 905-321-6580
Prenatal yoga and fitness classes.
Harmony Yoga and Music Studio
369 Glendale Ave., St. Catharines, ON
289-257-8083
Prenatal yoga classes.
Fitmom Niagara
23 Hannover Dr. Unit 3A, St Catharines
416-871-2963
Offering prenatal , postnatal and beyond fitness, yoga, personal training and birth services.
Ganga Moon Yoga
Address: Beamsville, ON
289-228-9330
A semi-private yoga studio.
YMCA of Niagara
ymcaofniagara.org/
Prenatal yoga classes and group fitness classes.
Between Mothers
333 Ontario St., St. Catharines
905-401-1545
Prenatal yoga classes.
Yoga by Sarah
400 Scott St., Unit E3-4, St. Catharines
905-682-4469
Prenatal yoga classes.
Optimal Wellness Niagara
26 Hiscott Street, Suites 101-102, St. Catharines
905-988-9009
Prenatal yoga classes.
Child Car Seat Classes in Niagara
Before baby arrives you'll want to make sure your baby's car seat is installed correctly. Car seat clinics are available to teach parents and caregivers how to safely install and use their car seats.
Free car seat classes are available throughout the year. Each class is 60 minutes long. Sessions cover all types of seats (rear-facing, forward-facing and booster) for children of all ages. Please call for more information and to register for a class. 905-688-8248, ext. 7362
St. John's Ambulance
Breastfeeding Support in Niagara
Niagara Region Breastfeeding Classes
Pregnant women and their partners, family members and friends are encouraged to attend. Family support is essential to successful breastfeeding. Learn about: positioning and latching, overcoming breastfeeding challenges, and the importance of family support.
La Leche League Canada (LLLC) is a registered charity and part of a global organisation that provides mother-to-mother/parent-to-
Katie is a Registered Nurse, Lactation Counselor, and Sleep Coach working with families in Niagara Region.
Krista Hilton is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in St. Catharines. She provides home & hospital visits, pre/postnatal consultations, latch assessments, and tongue tie exams. Care is provided during the breastfeeding journey, from birth through to introduction of solids, tandem feeding, toddlerhood, and weaning. Working in partnership with the Brantford Breastfeeding Clinic, she offers in-office consults covered by OHIP (each consult includes an OTN video conference with a paediatrician). www.nourishingrootsibclc.
905-323-5705 (cell)
Cord Blood Storage
For more information about cord blood storage, contact the below companies and talk to your health care provider.
Insception Lifebank
1-866-606-2790
www.insception.com
CReATe
1-888-494-0003
www.createcordbank.com
Cord Blood Bank of Canada (cbbc)
1-866-366-7507
www.cbbc.ca
The Cord Blood Center
1-888-780-2885
www.cordbloodbanking.com
To Donate Cord Blood: Victoria Angel Registry of Hope
1888-868-0888
www.victoriaangel.org
Cells For Life Cord Blood Institute
1-877-235-1997
www.cellsforlife.com
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