You’re having a baby.
Here are some resources to help.
Resources
Before & After Baby:
Mental Health Guide
This guide is an important resource for parents that outlines risk factors, symptoms, and how to get help for any perinatal mental health concern.
Perinatal Loss
Reference Guide
This guide gently walks you through information related to all forms of loss and to assist you on your journey of grief.
Birth Positioning
Reference Guide
Discover how to best prepare yourself and baby for optimal birth positioning in this detailed reference guide.
Labour Readiness
Reference Guide
From timing contractions to partner support, this guide helps you better understand how to manage Stage 1 Labour.
After Birth
Reference Guide
Coming soon…
Feeding & Connection
Reference Guide
Coming soon…
Birth Prep
Resource Bundle
The ultimate labour & birth collection.
Includes a Birth Wishes workbook,
Birth Journal, and Birth Bag Checklist.
*All proceeds support parents who have experienced forms of perinatal loss.
Local Directory
Pregnancy
Women’s Health Clinic
Providing health & wellness services and education.
Connect with them.
1-866-947-1517
Women’s Health Clinic: Birth Center
603 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB
Front Desk: 204-594-0900
Midwifery Intake: 204-947-2422 / 307
Maternity Wear
Bump Maternity
542 Academy Road, Winnipeg
Maternity & Nursing Clothing
Baby and Kids Clothing & Accessories
Prana Vida
Maternity and Nursing friendly clothing
Shop now!
Ever After Maternity
Consignment preloved Maternity Wear
Shop now!
Photography
Erica Lo Photography
Fresh 48, Child & Family
View her portfolio.
Prairie & Pine Photography
Maternity, Newborn, Family & Pets
View her work.
Postpartum
24/7 CRISIS LINES
Klinic Crisis Line
1-888-322-3019
Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line
1-877-435-7170
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help
1-855-242-3310
Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4773 #2 English
Text: 800-944-4773
Postpartum Depression Association of Manitoba
www.ppdmanitoba.ca
Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services
1-866-367-3276
Women’s Health Clinic Mothering Program
www.womenshealthclinic.org
204-947-1517
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba PPD Warmline
204-391-5983
www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Women’s Health Clinic
Dragonfly Support Program: Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Access support now.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (P.A.I.L)
Find support.
October 15
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
Find resources here.
Fitness & Wellbeing
FIT TOGETHER
Pre & Postnatal Fitness Classes
Find a class.
Parent Groups
Manitoba Parent Child Coalitions
A network of supports and strategies for children and families.
Find your nearest support program.
Healthy Start Manitoba
Pregnancy and Parent programs up to age 1.
Find a group here.
Pluri-elles Francophone Resources
Visit their website.
Healthy Baby: Winnipeg Support Groups
Free classes for new parents.
Find your class here.
Women’s Health Clinic
Parenting Workshops & Groups
Find a workshop.
Feeding
WINNIPEG BREASTFEEDING HOTLINE 24/7
1-888-315-9257
La Leche League Canada
Winnipeg Support Groups
Search Winnipeg or Manitoba for the Group nearest you.
Women’s Health Clinic
Breastmilk Donations
Manitoba Government
Breastfeeding Resources
The Untied Latch
IBCLC & Tongue Tie Specialist
Lactation Consultant
Serving all of Manitoba
Winnipeg Breastfeeding Centre
Breastfeeding Support
Speak to your doctor about a referral.
Breastfeeding Committee for Canada
Baby-Friendly Initiative
Infant & Toddler Sleep
Government of British Columbia
Safe Sleeping for Babies
Safer Sleep for My Baby
Government of Manitoba
Baby Care
La Leche League International: Sweet Sleep
Resources for the breastfeeding family.
Sleep Guide
Government of Canada
Safe Sleep Guidelines
Study on Bedsharing in Canada (2015/2016)
Shopping & Supporting Local
NEST FAMILY STORE
Mom and Baby Clothing & Accessories
Diapering, bathing & feeding
Toys & Fun
Nursing & Pumping
Shop online!
GRACE & COMPANY
Home goods, Bath & Body, Kids
556 Academy Road, Winnipeg
Shop online!
TRENDY TOTS Winnipeg
Children’s Clothing & Accessories
Baby Essentials
Outdoor Gear
Toys & Playtime
Bath & Selfcare
Shop online!
ONCE UPON A CHILD Winnipeg (West / East)
1330 Ellice Ave / 1660 Regent Ave, Winnipeg
Preloved Children’s Clothing & Accessories
Preloved baby essentials & equipment
Preloved toys & books