The following is a list of resources you may find useful if you are planning on having a baby in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark County region.
Pregnancy Care
Brockville General Hospital
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital
Almonte General Hospital
Generations Midwifery
www.generationsmidwifery.ca
613-345-6608
Brockville: 334 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 2J2
Kemptville: 215 Van Buren Street, Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0
Smiths Falls: 23 Beckwith Street North, Suite 118, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 2B2
All inquiries should be sent to the Brockville office regardless of your location.
Ottawa Valley Midwives
Carleton Place: 613-253-3148
1 Costello Drive, Suite 1, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 0B4
Prenatal tours of Labour and Delivery
Brockville General Hospital
Tours are not pre-booked. Moms are asked to call the ward to schedule a tour at a time convenient to everyone.
613-345-5649 ext. 1162
Almonte General Hospital
Tours are not pre-booked. Moms are asked to call the ward to schedule a tour at a time convenient to everyone.
613-256-2500 ext 2233
Prenatal classes, Breastfeeding classes or Labour classes
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Health Action Line: 1-800-660-5853
Call the Health Unit's Health Action Line for information and to regsiter for programs in your area. You may also call the Health Action Line to talk to a Public Health Nurse about any pregnancy or baby care concerns.
Prenatal Classes - Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Public Health Unit Prenatal Class Information
Classes are offered in five locations in Leeds, Lanark and Grenville. Call the health unit's Health Action Line for registration, scheduled dates and times. It is best to start before 20 weeks.
Infant Feeding Clinic - Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Public Health Unit Infant Feeding Information
If you have questions about feeding your baby you can visit our Infant Feeding clinics. It is a good idea to get support early on, even if your baby is feeding well. Getting support early on can help you gain the confidence to know that baby is healthy and growing. You may drop-in or make an appointment by calling 1-800-660-5853 and asking to speak with a Public Health Nurse.
Baby Talk Drop In Group - Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Public Health Unit Baby Talk Drop In Information
Baby Talk is a drop in group for mothers, fathers and their babies' age birth to one year. It is a chance to meet people, have your questions answered and seek support around the care and feeding of your baby. Time with a Public Health Nurse will be provided as needed. Call the health unit's Health Action Line to confirm times and locations.
Good Food For a Healthy Baby - Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Public Health Unit Good Food for a Healthy Baby Information
This is a free drop in program for pregnant women and their partners. You will learn about healthy eating for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Call the health unit's Health Action Line to confirm times and locations.
EarlyON Child and Family Centers
EarlyON Centres are a place for children up to the age of six and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. They bring together in one location information about children's services and programs in the community. If you have questions about your child's development, or want to know how to get information or services for your child aged 0-6 in your area contact your local centre.
Village Mommy
VillageMommy.com is a free service with a mission to bring the supportive village feel back to modern motherhood. The service help moms find other moms within walking distance who have babies/kids the same age as them. Peer support is proven to help moms' mental health and even improves outcomes for babies!
Additional Resources
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Public Health Unit Smoking Information
Anyone interested in Nicotine Replacement can call the Health Unit for times and locations of STOP sessions. This free service provides free patches to eligible participants. For more information call the Health Unit at 1-800-660-5853 or 613-345-5685.