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/
Kihew Awasis Wakamik Cultural Society https://www.kihewawasiswakamik.com/
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/
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
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth – Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery – Ina May Gaskin
Birthing From Within – Pam England
The Labyrinth of Birth – Pam England
Healing After Birth – Jennifer Summerfeld
Expecting Better – Emily Oster
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.
Infant Feeding Support
Megan Schafers at Flow Function Health Care, IBCLC & RN
https://meganschafers.com/
(Will do home visits).
Melissa, Mychelle, Brittany at Little Nursing Co. (IBCLC’s and RN’s)
https://www.littlenursingco.com/about
(Will do home visits).
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
https://www.willowfamilymedicine.ca/what-we-do clinic/
(Covered by AHS but usually has a wait time to get in of 2+ weeks. Clinic on south side. of Edmonton).
Park Lactation, Kylla Serben, LPN & IBCLC
www.parklactation.ca
(Will do home visits and will assess tongue & lip ties).
Samara McLachlen
https://samaramclachlenibclcca.wordpress.com/
Dr. Bailey Adams MD, IBCLC and Dr. Lauren Eastman
MD, & Brittney Pederson, IBCLC (Free)
Village Lactation
https://www.villagelactationab.ca/
(Free. Referral needed. Will assess and revise tongue & lip ties)
Labour Day Prenatals
https://www.labourdayprenatals.ca/breastfeeding-support
Prairie Health Group
https://www.prairiehealthgroup.ca/
Milk Bud Lactation – Sheena Tabert – https://www.milkbudlactation.ca/my-services
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).
Specialists who perform Tongue/Lip Tie Revision
Dr. Kim Boldt at Summerside Dental:
www.summersidedental.com
www.summersidedental.com
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/
Dr. Jason Hambleton (Breton, AB)
Breton Dental Clinic
Dr. Afzal – Century Crossing Dental Centre:
https://centurydental.ca/services/infant-frenectomy/
Dr. Gordon Wilkes (Plastic Surgeon)
Misericordia Community Hospital
Referral required; posterior tongue ties only
Resources
Dr Jack Newman https://ibconline.ca/
La Leche League Support Groups
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
Dr. Dan Levy at Leverage Health Clinic – West Edmonton
Jennifer Webster at Capilano Chiropractic – Central Edmonton
Dr. Joanna Galasso at Luna Integrated Health – Sherwood Park
Dr. Wendy Coburn at One Village Chiropractic – Highlands Clinic (beside Lucina Midwives East office)
Pine Integrated Health – South Edmonton
Expansion: A Lucina Prenatal Series https://lucinamidwives.ca/birth-centre/classes/
Transition Doula Collective – 1 day & 4 week series hands-on Birth Prep Workshop
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)
MartinHypno (Hypno Birthing – Sherwood Park)
Lamaze https://lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots
Edmonton Zone and Area Prenatal Education
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?serviceAtFacilityId=1050671#contentStart
Mommy Connections in-person Support Groups
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. Browse profiles and find the right fit for you!
Doula Association of Alberta for a list of many Alberta Area Birth Doula. Browse profiles and find the right fit for you!
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
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:
http://www.womensbalancehealth.com/aboutcontact-nadia.html
Indigenous Prenatal Resources U of A
Contact the Doula Association of Edmonton for Indigenous doulas
Bissell Centre Family Support Centre
Inform Alberta – bringing community and services together
Contact the Doula Assocation of Edmonton for geared-to-income doula support
Psychologist Claire Wilde: Opal Psychology – west Edmonton
Clinical Counsellor: Jennifer Summerfeld
Soulful Counsellor & Coach: Virginia Bobro – Virtual
Kirsten Harding at Amethyst Therapy
Pine Integrated Health – south Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Virtual Therapists & Support Groups: The Canadian Perinatal Wellness Collective
Postpartum Support Group: Mama Bear Play Club
Classes: Planning for the 4th Trimester
Indra Prakash – Canadian Certified Counsellor working out of Pine Integrated Health
Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.
Pine Integrated Health profile: https://pinehealth.ca/team/
Northeast Community Health Centre PPD Support Group
600A Hermitage Road, Edmonton, AB
Marilyn Thompson, Community Health Nurse
780-342-4172
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
Michelle at Summerside Physiotherapy (for children) West & South Side
Fitness: Strengthening Your Core
Books
Curing Incontinence by Pauline Chiarelli
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/
For Lucina Midwives patients, click here to access the full list of handouts and resources.
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