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/
Indigenous Birth of Alberta https://www.indigenousbirthalberta.org/
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
Birthing From Within – Pam England
Spiritual Midwifery
The Labyrinth of Birth – Pam England
Healing After Birth – Jennifer Summerfeld
Expecting Better
Here is who we recommend you contact for some specialist support for latch/feeding concerns and lip/tie revisions (if deemed necessary by a lactation specialist). Many of these people can be claimed through extended health care benefits so it’s worth asking about that.
Infant Feeding Support
Lauren Calleja at Beautiful Blessings, CLC
https://www.beautifulblessings.ca/lactationsupportedmonton
(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).
Megan Schafers at Flow Function Health Care, IBCLC & RN
https://www.flowyeg.ca/megan-schafers
(Will do home visits).
Fiona Lang Sharpe, IBCLC
https://fionalangsharpe.com/
(Will do home visits).
Michelle Green at Nest Integrative Wellness, IBCLC & RN
https://nestinwellness.com/lactationfeeding/
(Has a clinic in central Edmonton).
Pam Davey, IBCLC
https://birthing.wixsite.com/sinceforever/lactation-consultant-services
(Will do home visits).
Willow Family Medicine Breastfeeding Clinic
http://www.willowfamilymedicine.ca/breastfeeding- clinic/
(Covered by AHS but usually has a wait time to get in of 2+ weeks. Clinic on south side. of Edmonton).
Erica Kalke, RN & IBCLC
https://www.erica-breastfeedingclinic.com/
(Clinic is in Sherwood Park. Wait time is usually a 1-2 weeks).
Park Lactation, LPN & IBCLC
www.parklactation.ca
(Will do home visits and will assess tongue & lip ties).
Dentists who perform Tongue/Lip Tie Revision
Dr. Pele at Scotiasquare Dentistry:
http://www.scotiasquaredentistry.com/?utm_source=G&utm_medium=LPM&utm_campaign=DentalCorp
Dr. Ng at Enjoy Dental:
https://enjoydental.ca/
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/team/dr-stas-pavlenko
Dr. Richard Graham at Gateway Pediatric:
www.gatewaypediatricdentistry.com
www.gatewaypediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Kim Boldt at Summerside Dental:
www.summersidedental.com
www.summersidedental.com
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
http://breastfeedingtoday-llli.org/tongue-tie-lip-tie-diagnosis-treatment-aftercare/
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 – west Edmonton
Pine Integrated Health – south Edmonton
Dr. Sarah Wu at Momentum Health – south Edmonton
Nest Integrative Wellness
Transition Doula Collective – 1 day hands-on Birth Prep Workshop
HypnoBabies class with Tracy Bradley
Full Circle Birth Collective – prenatal & parenting classes
Edmonton Area Family Doulas – prenatal & parenting classes
Tia Biggs – private & online prenatal classes
Asha Thomas – Yoga & Birthing From Within Integrated Sessions
Pregnancy Care Centre – free classes
Nest Integrative Wellness (infant CPR)
Impact First Aid & CPR (infant CPR)
MartinHypno (Hypno Birthing – Sherwood Park)
https://www.scienceandsensibility.org/blog/how-to-push-a-baby-out
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
Doula Association of Edmonton for a list of many Edmonton Area Postpartum Doulas
Doula Association of Alberta for a list of many Alberta Area Postpartum Doulas
Nourish & Nurture – postpartum planning & support Jenna Kolesar (BScN, Postpartum Doula)
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
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 Summerfeldt
Soulful Counsellor & Coach: Virginia Bobro – Virtual
Kirsten Harding at Amethyst Therapy
Pine Integrated Health – south Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Nest Integrative Wellness – central Edmonton
Virtual Therapists & Support Groups: The Canadian Perinatal Wellness Collective
Postpartum Support Group: Mama Bear Play Club
Classes: Planning for the 4th Trimester
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
Leverage Health Clinic – West Side
Nest Integrative Wellness – Central
Curing Incontinence Www.womenswaterworks.com
Physio support products Www.supportyourcore.ca
Free Postpartum Physiotherapy Video Series: https://bit.ly/
Books
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/
Miles Circuit http://www.milescircuit.com/
Prenatal birth preparation: https://webinar.loveyourlabour.com/webinar-offer28625986
Bissell Centre Family Support Centre
Inform Alberta – bringing community and services together
Contact the Doula Assocation of Edmonton for geared-to-income doula support
For Lucina Midwives patients, log into your Lucina Account on the website 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