Resources
This is a work in progress submitted by client & perinatal professionals!
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Postpartum Mom & Baby
Fertility Support
Breastfeeding
& Lactation Support
Body Work
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CHIRO
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ACUPUNCTURE
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PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIO:
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MASSAGE:
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CRANIOSACRAL
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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
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OSTEOPATHY
Other Community Supports
Birth Pools
Placenta Encapsulation
In Person
Prenatal Classes
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AHS Access 24 / 7 - urgent and non-urgent mental health services
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Crisis support for immediate prenatal and postpartum depression: If it is an emergency please dial 911 as soon as possible.
Crisis Support
There is also access through calling 211 for mental health strategies and support.
24 hour pregnancy crisis line - 1-800-665-0570
Birth Trauma & Mental Health
Reporting
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DOCTOR/OB: File to College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
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NURSE: File a complaint to The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
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MIDWIFE: File a complaint to The College of Midwives of Alberta
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Doula Hot Tips:
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Ask to have a copy of Operative Report
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Ask to have a copy of your charting kept during birth.
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Birth Photography
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HOSPITAL: Click to Read
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No birth pools allowed
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limited midwives have privileges
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Allow birth pools to labor in as a tool
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Allow birth pools to birth in with Midwives
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Misericordia Community Hospital
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Allow birth pools to birth in with Midwives
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No birth pools allowed
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Home birth with Midwife
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Hotel Birth with Midwife
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BIRTHPLACE OPTIONS NIGHT