Register today! Postpartum support group starting April 20/18.

Have you registered for this event yet? Great opportunity to come out as a family for a Saturday morning play. Will have car seat information available as well.

Have questions about your baby or older child? Come visit the Public Health Nurse tomorrow. We are here to help. https://www.huroncounty.ca/…/parenting-huron-dr…/2018-02-27/

FYI for anyone who attends the breastfeeding clinic in St.Marys. HCHU clinics will still be running as scheduled. https://www.huroncounty.ca/events/category/health-unit/

"touch in infancy has profound effects" https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/news-and-research/baby-friendly-research/infant-health-research/infant-health-research-growth/?sisearchengine=1022&utm_source=uukloyalty&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bf_researchjan18

Postpartum Depression Research Study http://www.womensresearch.ca/our-research/mental-health/Postpartum-Depression-Research-Study

If you are having anxiety or symptoms of depression with your baby/toddler, call us to connect with other Huron County moms for support. https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/help-for-ppd/

The accompanying photo represents 5 minutes of prenatal expression of milk (colostrum) by a mother whose baby is at risk for hypoglycemia. Do all babies need to have a blood sugar at birth? NO. Do all babies at risk for low blood sugar need formula? NO. Read more about low blood sugar at http://ibconline.ca/low-blood-sugar/

An estimated 1 out of every 6 women and 1 out of every 10 men experience troubling depression or anxiety after the birth. This is referred to as postpartum depression and anxiety (PPD/A) and can be a tremendously stressful time for the family. PPD/A is often characterized by despondency, emotional instability, anger, guilt, tearfulness, worrying, anxious thoughts or images, feelings of inadequacy and the inability to cope. It may occur shortly after the arrival of a new baby or many months later. For some, symptoms may begin in pregnancy. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms seek help. See the link below for sources of support. http://www.postpartum.net/family/beyond-the-blues-partners/ https://vimeo.com/189883881

Event open to all. Pre-registration required.

Donor milk bank closer to home. https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8078562-grand-river-hospital-opens-region-s-first-donor-breast-milk-bank/