resources

information and services relating to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum

birth positive ™ provides doula services in London Ontario. To give you an idea of how we fit into the picture of a birth, we've uploaded some sample documents:

• doula service contract
• birth plan
• record of home birth
• record of hospital birth

We'd also like to share the following information with our web visitors:

• breastfeeding: benefits of breastfeeding, what is colostrum, how to get started, getting a good latch, signs of baby getting enough milk, addressing breastfeeding problems.
• postpartum depression: the difference between "baby blues" and postpartum depression.
• finding the right doula for you: questions to ask when interviewing doulas.

Links to other sources of information and services are listed below and are provided as a resource only, not an endorsement.

• Resources in London, Ontario include businesses and organizations in London that cater to pregnant and nursing women and their families, with services such as prenatal yoga, midwifery, breastfeeding support, nursing and baby supplies, and more.
• The Breastfeeding Page
  Common questions and problems that are encountered in relation to breastfeeding, from both the view of the mother and the attending clinician.
• Motherisk Program
  416-813-6780
  General exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Database of information regarding safe medication use while pregnant and nursing.
• Dads Canada Initiative
  1-888-DADS CAN
  Tools to help fathers become involved Dads.

• Doulas Of North America (DONA)
  An international organization dedicated to quality doula training and certification.