Community Resources

Group classes in person at The Willow Studio in Peterborough. Private instruction available. Live online classes and workshops at www.andreapaul.ca

Free online self-paced prenatal classes that cover Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care.

Live online classes to help you prepare for birth, comfort measures, baby care, and more!

We can provide private 3 hour prenatal support and childbirth education classes as well as small group in person classes.

Kawartha Community Midwives has been providing care to families in the Peterborough and surrounding communities since 1995. We respect diverse cultural traditions.

We are located in a beautiful Victorian house in downtown Peterborough. We are wheelchair accessible.

We offer personalized, professional care throughout the pregnancy, labour and birth, and up to six weeks postpartum. We are fully covered by Ontario Ministry of Health so there are no extra costs.

With expertise in promoting optimal pregnancy, physiologic birth, postpartum care, and care of the newborn, midwives can help women and families achieve health and wellness through many stages of life.

We are dedicated and experienced family physicians who are passionate about providing safe and patient-centred maternity and newborn care. You can be referred to us at any time in your pregnancy although we appreciate referrals prior to the 24 week mark. We will also take self-referrals. We attend births at the Peterborough Regional Health Center (PRHC).

Our Mission

Helping women and men facing unintended pregnancies, and encouraging healthy relationships in a safe and loving place.

Our Promise

• A high standard of care

• A high value of confidentiality

• Non-judgmental support for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or ability

• All services free of charge

• Accurate information and current resources to help empower you to make informed decisions and access the support you need

Our Mandate & Services

To support those in a position of marginalization with regard to pregnancy and parenting by providing:

• Free urine pregnancy tests

• Accurate information on pregnancy, adoption, abortion and parenting

• Peer counseling and legal support

• Referrals to community services

• Individual and community education programs

• Infant and maternity clothing and supplies

Peterborough Child & Family Centres stands for inclusion, choice, and acceptance. We empower families and child care providers to make our PCFC community into what they need. To support them, we bring knowledge, guidance, experience and passion. We believe fun and play, attachment and learning are critical for child development. We live our values every day, through every program and interaction.

PCFC is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that provides information and support to expectant parents, families with young children and child care providers living in the County and City of Peterborough, Ontario.

For more than 30 years, we have offered programs and services in a variety of safe, accessible, urban and rural locations.

PCFC is a designated EarlyON Centre for the County and City of Peterborough, and the local site of the federally funded Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Community Action Program for Children.

At PCFC, you are welcome. Attend a program, become a supporter, volunteer or donor, today.

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assistance is available in more than 300 languages. When you call Telehealth, tell them what language you speak and you will be connected to an interpreter.

Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000

Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007

Telehealth Ontario is only offered over the phone. Email advice is not available.

Child and Family programs offer a range of services to help children aged 0-6, their parents and caregivers:

• strengthen parenting skills

• support parent education

• foster healthy child development

These services are free and offer safe and welcoming programs to all families.

Lavender + Play was born when Sarah and Sonja came together to blend Play Cafe and Rooted Lavender during the Covid pandemic. They now offer a handpicked selection of toys, books, and gifts! Providing support for families, including programs, behavioural consults, postpartum doula services, and childbirth education

Bi-weekly Google Meet meeetings are being offered in Peterborough. Please join us for your questions; to share; to talk to other parents, and to learn. Call or contact our Facebook page for the zoom links. " Breastfeeding support, Peterborough La Leche League " Or contact Leaders for one - on - one support.

There are a few local IBCLCs to aid you with your breastfeeding journey. You can look up on the Canadian registry, or here are a few in the area:

Mel Neal - Kawartha Birth and Lactation

Eleanor Hartwick - Lactation Support by Elly

Kristi Prince - Nurturing Health

Laura Kent-Davidson - Lactation Consultant

The lactation consultant sees patients by appointment. During a typical appointment, a feeding is assessed, so it is important to see the lactation consultant close to the baby’s feeding time. The Breastfeeding Clinic is located in room W6609 in the Pediatric Outpatient area on Level 6 of PRHC.

To make an appointment, call the Women & Children Inpatient Unit (A6) at 705-876-5059.

To speak with the lactation consultant directly, please call 705-743-2121 x. 2735.

Welcome! This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. I am the mother of three lovely children, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging.

t the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic (International Breastfeeding Centre) we understand the frustration of mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and encounter problems. We have a team of world class experts led by Dr. Jack Newman who are devoted to helping mothers overcome numerous issues that otherwise might lead to stopping breastfeeding.

Holistic Health Physiotherapy has a focus on helping you prevent, manage, reduce and resolve the pain, injuries and pelvic floor conditions that are common while preparing for pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum.

Yoga, Fitness, and Pilates. Provides massage therapy and pelvic floor physiotherapy.

In addition to offering great yoga and Pilates classes, we also strive to support other local businesses, while giving back to charities that support diversity and sustainability within our community and beyond.

Kelly Swift is a Registered Massage Therapist and Birth Doula in Peterborough, ON. Kelly's private massage therapy practice is located inside The Willow Studio. Kelly has taken additional training in pregnancy and infant massage, so you can rest assured that you are receiving safe and effective professional care.

Kelly also works with Stacey Kemp, RMT. Stacey takes pride in helping her clients feel better and loves seeing them happy. Stacey enjoys seeing a variety of clients in her practice and is looking forward to working with Kelly to improve more lives!

Here at Core Chiropractic we serve Peterborough with commitment and passion. Our doctor utilizes various techniques to facilitate healing from the inside out.

Dr. Owens is certified in the treatment of babies, children and pregnant women and is certified in Webster Technique. Our approach is hands on, so get ready to be a participant in your own recovery! Chiropractic, exercise, nutrition and immune enhancement combined with decades of clinical expertise and intuition have helped thousands of patients achieve their recovery and wellness goals over the past 30+ years.

Adelaide Clinic is a young and dynamic team of medical professionals that offers a perfect combination of treatments to suit most kinds of pain and discomfort.

Our caring health care providers work conjunctively and utilize a skill set that incorporates massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and pelvic health physiotherapy services.

Our treatment philosophy is unique to any medical office. We believe in finding and addressing the root cause of your health concern. The doctors at PCNM are passionate about providing excellence in healthcare by providing you with the most effective natural therapies validated by clinical research and traditional/historical use.

At the Acupuncture Health Clinic in Peterborough Ontario Jack Connelly is dedicated to providing safe and effective Acupuncture treatments for a wide variety of ailments.

Acupuncture is quickly becoming a popular treatment of choice for those who are interested in a drug free approach to health care.

Acupuncture is covered by many extended health benefits; contact your provider for coverage details.

We are happy to serve Peterborough and the surrounding Kawartha Lakes area.

Ravi-Inder Solingo - Osteopath and Cranio-Sacral Therapist.

The role of the therapist is to work creatively and compassionately with each person he sees in order to release the forces of health and wholeness within them. The therapist should never impose their treatment agenda on a client but instead be flexible and attentive to the unique needs of the individual. It is only when the therapist is able to be fully present during a session with patience and integrity and to connect with the true nature or essence of the person that the full potential of Health can be realized. In this environment, a safe and harmonious space is created in which touch can open the door to healing and transformation.