Resources
Alberta Association of Midwives https://alberta-midwives.ca/
College of Midwives of Alberta https://www.albertamidwives.org/
Canadian Association of Midwives https://canadianmidwives.org/
National Aboriginal Council of Midwives https://indigenousmidwifery.ca/
Kihew Awasis Wakamik Cultural Society
Alberta Health Services https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page10276.aspx
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/
Association of Ontario Midwives https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/
Nadia Houle at Women’s Balanced Health (NW Edmonton)
Eldyka at Ripple Effect Wellness Centre (St. Albert)
Jada or Jessica at Pine Integrated Health (Sherwood Park & South Edmonton)
Healing Connections Wellness Centre (downtown)
Mike Ennis Acupuncture (west side)
Lucina Birth Centre rents the following items:
TENS Machine for labour ($50)
Peanut Balls for labour ($20)
CUB Inflatable Birth Stool for labour ($50)
To inquire about equipment availability and pick-up, please email birthcentre@lucinamidwives.ca
The following is a list of specialist support for latch/feeding concerns and lip/tie revisions (if deemed necessary by a lactation specialist). Many of these practitioners can be claimed through extended health care benefits. Make sure to enquire about coverage you may be entitled to.
Lactation Support
Melissa, Mychelle, Brittany at Little Nursing Co. (IBCLC’s and RN’s)
https://www.littlenursingco.com/about
(Will do home visits).
Megan Schafers at Pine Integrated Health – Sherwood Park, IBCLC & RN
https://meganschafers.com/
(Will do home visits and tongue/lip revisions).
Fiona Lang Sharpe, IBCLC
https://fiona-lang-sharpe-ibclc.square.site/ (Will do home visits).
Pam Davey, IBCLC
https://birthing.wixsite.com/sinceforever/lactation-consultant-services
(Will do home visits).
Willow Family Medicine Breastfeeding Clinic
(Covered by AHS but usually has a wait time to get in of 2+ weeks. Clinic on south side. of Edmonton).
Park Lactation, LPN & IBCLC
www.parklactation.ca
(Will do home visits and will assess tongue & lip ties).
Milk Bud Lactation – Sheena Tabert
Infant Feeding Classes
Erica Kalke, RN & IBCLC
https://www.erica-breastfeedingclinic.com/
(Clinic is in Sherwood Park. Wait time is usually a 1-2 weeks).
Dentists who perform Tongue/Lip Tie Revision
Dr. Ng at Enjoy Dental:
https://www.enjoydental.ca/infant-frenectomy-info
Dr. Varghuese at Children’s Dental:
https://www.childrensdental.ca/dental-team/dr-rae-varughese-pediatric-dentist-edmonton
Dr. Pavlenko at Uptown Dental:
https://www.uptowndentalcentre.com/services/infant-care/
www.summersidedental.com
https://centurydental.ca/services/infant-frenectomy/
Resources
La Leche League Support Groups
Aftercare Exercises for Tongue/Lip Tie Revision
Lip/Tongue Tie Info
http://www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk/2017/01/upper-lip-tie-treatment-in-infants.html?m=1
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-today/
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): Diagnosis, Symptoms, Surgery, and More
Jennifer Webster at Capilano Chiropractic – Central Edmonton
Dr. Joanna Galasso at Brentwood Chiropractic – Sherwood Park
Pine Integrated Health – south Edmonton
Dr. Sarah Wu at Momentum Chiropractice – south Edmonton
Dr. Gillian Altheim – Chiropractor – Optimize Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
Expansion – A Lucina Prenatal Series
Transition Doula Collective – 1 day hands-on Birth Prep Workshop
Opal Psychology: Parenting Class “From We to Three”
Full Circle Birth Collective – prenatal & parenting classes
Edmonton Area Family Doulas – prenatal & parenting classes
Asha Thomas – Yoga & Birthing From Within Integrated Sessions
Impact First Aid & CPR (infant CPR)
Community Facebook Group: Association of Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC)
Community Facebook Group: Edmonton New & Expecting Moms
Lucina Community Facebook Group
Active Maternity and Breastfeeding Clothing
Second Hand Kids Clothes & Gear: Once Upon A Child (Store – 3 locations)
New Parent and Newborn Line
Tollfree: 1-833-805-BABY (2229)
Healthy Eating for Pregnancy Class – Edmonton Phone: 780-342-2891
Steps to Starting Solid Foods Class – Edmonton
Phone: 780-342-2891
Abortion Health Services
12409 109A Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: 780-484-1124 (Appointments)
Community and Choice Clinic (Contraception, Vasectomies, Early Loss, Medicated Abortion Care)
Doula Association of Edmonton for a list of many Edmonton Area Birth Doulas
Doula Association of Alberta for a list of many Alberta Area Birth Doulas
Lucina Birth Centre rents out a variety of birth tools and equipment for you to take to your home or hospital birth. Click here.
Check out Having a Baby in Canada (HABCO)—a comprehensive, evidence-based resource designed to support expectant parents, families, and care providers. Available in both English and French, HABCO covers everything from pregnancy and labour to postpartum and newborn care.
Check out National Partnership for Women & Families –This website gives you information, tools and resources to become an active member of your maternity care team and active participant in your care.
An excellent tool to share with clients and communities!
Indigenous Prenatal Resources U of A
Free Breastfeeding Support with Dr Jill Galipeau at the Indigenous Wellness Clinic located at Anderson
Hall 10959 102 Street NW Edmonton Ph. 780-735-4512
Nadia Houle, Acupuncturist and CranioSacral Therapist:
Contact the Doula Association of Edmonton for Indigenous doulas
Doula Association of Edmonton (Loss Doulas)
Perinatal Bereavement Program Lois Hole Hospital for Women
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
H.E.A.R.T.S Baby Loss Support Program
Pregnancy, Infant & Child Loss Support Centre
The Grief & Loss Healing Centre
Early Pregnancy Loss
Bissell Centre Family Support Centre
Inform Alberta – bringing community and services together
Contact the Doula Assocation of Edmonton for geared-to-income doula support
Jade Counselling – Low Cost Counselling with Selene
Clinical Counsellor: Jennifer Summerfeldt
Psychologist Marcia Buhler (children, family, and Bringing Home Baby workshops)
Shillon Ryan: Blake Psychology
Soulful Counsellor & Coach: Virginia Bobro – Virtual
Kirsten Harding at Amethyst Therapy
Pine Integrated Health – south Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Registered Provisional Psychologist Melissa Kaur Hanson (Beaumont)
Virtual Therapists & Support Groups: The Canadian Perinatal Wellness Collective
Classes
Postpartum Support Group: Mama Bear Play Club
Jordana Yuen-Jung. MOT, RMT, B.Sc.
Birth control options
Hormonal balance
Iron regulation
Root cause of painful periods
Removing stress
Mindset/energy balance
Postpartum support
Improving low energy
Fertility struggles
& Women’s wellness
Access a variety of Patient Care Handouts here
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/aftercareinformation/Pages/default.aspx
Sexual and Reproductive Health from SOGC https://www.sexandu.ca
Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Information from SOGC https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca
Mandy at Nurturance (Pelvic Floor Physio) West Side
Lindsay James at Leading Edge (Pelvic Floor Physio) North Side
EmpowerFit (Pelvic Floor Physio) East Side
Pine Integrated Health (Pelvic Floor Physio) South & East Side
Cura (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) West Side
Fitness: Strengthening Your Core
Optimize Physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Information
Optimize Physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Postpartum Care Classes
Books
Women’s Waterworks: Curing Incontinence
Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido by Andrew Goldstein & Marianne Brandon
Sex After… Women Share How Intimacy Changes as Life Changes by Iris Krasnow
See “Doulas” tab for more info on birth & postpartum support
Evidence Based Birth https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Spinning Babies https://spinningbabies.com/