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Welcome to the Resource Library

perinatal support elgin county ontario

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are full of questions — and no one should have to navigate them alone. This page is a curated collection of trusted professionals, supportive programs, and favourite reads to help guide you through this season.

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Whether you're looking for hands-on care, mental health support, feeding help, or something to read while your baby naps on your chest, you’ll find something here that supports your journey. 

 

I only recommend resources I genuinely trust, use myself, or refer clients to regularly. Wherever you are in your perinatal experience, I hope this space helps you feel grounded, informed, and cared for.

Hospital Bag Checklist (Free Download)

The only checklist you'll need - realistic, doula-approved, and printable. Includes mom, partner, baby, and room items.

Recommended Care Providers

These are trusted professionals I often refer to for additional support during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Please contact them directly for availability and services.

Railway City Osteopathy (St. Thomas)

Services: Manual Osteopathy

Tags: Pregnancy Support | Postpartum Recovery | Infant Support

Family Health Options Treatment and Resource Centre (St. Thomas)

Services: Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Osteopathy, Counselling

Tags: Mental Health | Counselling | Perinatal Support | Community Resources

The WOMB Woodstock (Woodstock)

Services: Pelvic Floor Physio, Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Lactation Consultants

Tags: Mental Health | Counselling | Perinatal Support | Community Resources

Thames Valley Midwives (London)

Services: Midwifery Care

Tags: Pregnancy Support | Postpartum Care | Community Resources

Silver Birch Naturopathic & Wellness Centre (St. Thomas)

Services: Naturopathic, Massage Therapy, Counselling

Tags:  Perinatal Support | Community Resources 

Recommended Reading List

These reads have helped me and many others feel more informed, connected, and comforted during pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I hope something here speaks to you, wherever you're at.

Note: These suggestions are for support and inspiration only. Always check in with your care provider for advice that's right for you. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase, at no cost to you.

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin

A powerful blend of real birth stories and practical insight that helps expectant parents feel confident, informed, and less afraid of the birthing process.

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Pregnancy | Labour | Physiological Birth | Birth Mindset

Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - La Leche League International

A supportive, practical guide to breastfeeding that combines evidence-based information with encouragement for navigating real-life challenges

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Postpartum | Feeding | Breastfeeding | Parenting | Infant Care

Cribsheet - Emily Oster

A data-driven yet down-to-earth guide that helps parents make informed decisions in the early years without the pressure of one-size-fits-all advice.

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Parenting | Evidence-Based | Infant Care | Postpartum | Decision-Making

Expecting Better - Emily Oster

An evidence-based, myth-busting guide that empowers pregnant women to make informed choices by digging into the actual data behind common pregnancy advice.

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Pregnancy | Evidence-Based | Decision-Making | Birth Planning | Prenatal Education

Happiest Baby on the Block - Harvey Karp, MD

A practical, parent-friendly guide to soothing newborns and improving sleep using simple techniques based on the "fourth trimester" concept.

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Newborn Care | Sleep | Parenting | Postpartum | Soothing Techniques

Birthing Without Violence - Frédérick Leboyer

A groundbreaking perspective on birth from the baby’s point of view, advocating for gentle, respectful, and low-intervention practices that honour the newborn’s transition into the world.

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Labour | Physiological Birth | Newborn Care | Birth Philosophy | Gentle Practices

HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method - Marie F. Mongan

A calm and empowering approach to childbirth that teaches breathing, visualisation, and relaxation techniques to reduce fear and pain during labour.

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Pregnancy | Labour | Birth Preparation | Mind-Body Connection | Physiological Birth

Birthing from Within - Pam England & Rob Horowitz

A holistic and introspective childbirth preparation guide that encourages emotional readiness, self-trust, and mindful engagement with the birthing experience.

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Pregnancy | Labour | Birth Mindset | Emotional Preparation | Holistic Birth

The Nurture Revolution - Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD

An accessible, science-backed guide that explains how nurturing interactions shape your baby’s brain and emotional wellbeing for life.

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Parenting | Infant Mental Health | Attachment | Neuroscience | Postpartum Su

The First Forty Days - Heng Ou

A nourishing and gentle guide to postpartum recovery rooted in traditional wisdom, focused on rest, food, and emotional support for new mot

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Postpartum | Healing | Nourishment | Rest | Partner Support

The Essential C-Section Guide - Maureen Connolly & Dana Sul

A compassionate, practical resource covering what to expect before, during, and after a cesarean birth - physically and emotionally.

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Cesarean Birth | Postpartum Recovery | Birth Planning | Emotional Support | Healin

Beautiful Chaos - Jessica Urlichs

A heartfelt collection of poems that beautifully captures the raw, tender, and transformative moments of motherhood.

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Postpartum | Motherhood | Emotional Wellness | Reflection | Gentle Parenting

From One Mom to a Mother - Jessica Urlichs

A tender and relatable poetry collection that honours the emotional highs and lows of early motherhood with honesty and grace.

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Postpartum | Motherhood | Emotional Wellness | Reflection |

Women Who Run With the Wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estés

A rich, poetic exploration of the feminine psyche through myths and stories that inspire reconnection with intuition, strength, and wild womanhood.

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Feminine Wisdom | Empowerment | Reflection | Emotional Wellness | Identity

The Birth Partner - Penny Simkin

​An essential guide for anyone supporting a birthing person, offering practical tools, emotional insight, and step-by-step advice for every stage of labour and birth.

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Labour | Partner Support | Birth Preparation | Comfort Techniques | Pregnan

Natural Hospital Birth - Cynthia Gabriel

A practical and empowering guide for those planning an unmedicated birth in a hospital setting, with strategies for navigating interventions while staying grounded in your birth plan.

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Pregnancy | Labour | Birth Planning | Hospital Birth | Physiological Birth

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