We offer a variety of services that start at conception and extend until the child reaches the age of 5. We are concerned with improving our service offering in order to better meet your needs. If you cannot find the service that is right for you, please contact us to offer a solution adapted to your needs.
A birth assistant helps future parents (and current parents whose families are growing) find their way around, as part of the sometimes stressful process of pregnancy and the birth of a baby.
It offers:
For whom?
It is a home visiting service aimed at supporting and helping parents of a baby under 12 months of age. This service provides a moment of respite and rest, as well as support in the new role of parent and in reorganizing the routine. In addition, we take advantage of this moment to inform new parents of the resources available to them on the territory.
After birth, skin-to-skin contact is a special moment for the baby and his parents. This contact has several benefits for the newborn, whether premature or born at term. Skin-to-skin contact allows her to gently experience the transition from the uterus, in her mother's womb, to the outside world.
Skin-to-skin is so important in child development because it contributes to the development of the immune system, weight gain, attachment, and increased breast milk production. The warmth and sense of security that comes from skin-to-skin contact can also provide relief for an uncomfortable baby. This will allow him to sleep more peacefully.
Carrying is a practice that consists in carrying your baby against you in an upright position using a baby carrier or a sling. Carrying allows parents to maintain physical contact with their child in a simple and comfortable way while having their hands free. Carrying offers many advantages for both the baby being carried and for the person who carries it, provided that certain safety rules are respected.
The babywearing instructor is available to accompany and guide you in the various learning and methods of skin-to-skin and babywearing. It offers a personalized meeting adapted to your needs.
This service is free!
Personalized support and support for future parents and parents living with different challenges. Meetings can take place at home, by Zoom or on the premises of our organization. We adapt to your needs!
In addition, the counsellor offers a telephone support service for future parents and families with children aged 0 to 5.
Free service!
The respite is for all parents of children aged 0 to 18 months who need to take some time for themselves, whether it's to rest, pamper themselves, go shopping or get some fresh air in total peace of mind. An early childhood educator is there to take care of toddlers safely.
The service is offered, by reservation, in blocks of 3 hours maximum (am or pm).
The rate is $6.50 for the 3-hour period.
Payment is due upon reservation and is non-refundable unless cancelled in writing 24 hours before (- administration fees).
If you tried the breast pump provided by the hospital during your stay, you will be familiar with it, because the majority of major hospitals use the same model. The Elite Pro model from Ameda is very versatile and can be adapted to all bodies and all breast-feeding.
The domes come in several formats, to ensure your comfort and the efficiency of the machine. Be sure to measure your areolas to buy the cupola that fits your size.
Since you adjust the intensity of the pump and the speed of the cycles yourself with great precision, you can use this breast pump to stimulate and start milk production as well as to extract more gently on engorged breasts without increasing production.
With the rental of the electric breast pump, you receive the link to the private video with installation and use instructions, available in French and English.
You must buy the sterile parts (Hygienikit Ameda) for sale from us, which will be in direct contact with your skin and milk. You will also receive instructions for sterilizing the equipment so that it can be reused for personal use.
The Prenatal Center meets various eligibility criteria for the free rental of electric breast pumps, as well as for the donation of a set of starter bottles. Please ask our staff if you are eligible.
To help you relax and stay informed, we offer free loan services for books from our library.
Different documents dealing with different topics such as: pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, child development, etc.
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