The following is a list of resources you may find useful if you are planning on having a baby in Elgin, Oxford and St. Thomas.
Pregnancy Resources
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
www.stegh.on.ca
519-631-2030, ext. 2196
189 Elm Street, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 5C4
Woodstock General Hospital
www.wgh.on.ca
519-421-4211
310 Juliana Drive, Woodstock, ON, N4V 0A4
Thames Valley Midwives
www.tvm.on.ca
519-433-5855
info@tvm.on.ca
Talbot Creek Midwives
St. Thomas Site:
519-637-2224
66 West Avenue, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 5H7
Kilworth Site:
519-601-9224
29 Kilworth Park Drive, Komoka, ON, N0L 1R0
Hospital privileges at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and London Health Sciences Centre
The Nesting Instinct
519-998-4476
927464 Oxford Road 8, Blandford-Blenheim, ON, N0J 1B0
Prenatal Resources
Breastfeeding and Prenatal Classes - Southwestern Public Health
Program Information 1-800-922-0096
Southwestern Public Health offers online and in-person breastfeeding and prenatal classes. Follow the link above for more information or call.
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program is a free, confidential and voluntary home visiting program for families in Elgin County with children up to 6 years of age. The team of public health nurses and parent support workers provide support and information on topics such as caring for a new baby, feeding and nutrition, growth and development, discipline, as well as many other issues. They can also refer you to other helpful community resources and agencies in your area. Follow the link above for more information.
Postpartum Resources
Know & Grow Clinics - Southwestern Public Health
Program Information 1-800-922-0096
Formerly known as the "Ask a Nurse Clinics" in Oxford and the "Baby & Me Clinics" in Elgin-St. Thomas, our nurse-led clinics are now called the Know & Grow Clinics. Visit a Public Health Nurse at an EarlyON child and family centre for support with: breastfeeding and infant feeding, emotional changes of parenthood, and monitoring the growth of babies and children. Follow the link above for clinic locations and times.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
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.
Additional Resources
Smoke Free Resources - Southwestern Public Health
Resources and counselling is available from Southwestern Public Health. Follow the link above for more information.
Postpartum Depression Helpline
519-672-HOPE (4673)
A 24-hour hotline that provides information and support to women experiencing postpartum depression.
Regional Mental Health Centre
519-631-8510, ext. 49430
A 24-hour crisis assessment and support line for individuals in Southwestern Ontario.