Postpartum

Topics Covered

• Newborn- the first few weeks
• Care of the newborn
• Safe Sleep
• Crying
• Safety
• Recovery after birth
• Postpartum blues & postpartum mood disorders
• Adjustment and transition into parenthood

Resources to Review

• A New Life Online Prenatal Course - Family Section 
• Here Comes Baby Video Series:  Ottawa Public Health 

*If you have questions, write them down and have them ready for your virtual class with the public health nurse.

Things to Think About

• If your baby is crying, is it ok to pick her up?
• Why do we always place baby on their back to sleep? Why is this so important?
• What are some signs of postpartum depression? Why is this important to be aware of? 
• Do you know where to go for help if you have a question?
• Do you know when to go to the hospital if your baby is sick?

Additional Resources

Online

• Baby is Here! Congratulations! – Eastern Ontario Health Unit
• Your Guide to Postpartum – Best Start 
• Life with a New Baby is Not Always What You Expect – Best Start
• A Parent’s Guide to Vaccination – Public Health Agency of Canada
• From Tiny Tot to Toddler - Institut de Santé publique du Québec
• Safe Sleep for Your Baby – Public Health Agency of Canada
• Sleep Well, Sleep Safe – Best Start
• What is the Period of Purple Crying? 
• Screen Time and Young Children – Caring for Kids
• Returning to Work After Baby – Best Start

Phone

• Call the EOHU to speak with a Public Health Nurse: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120
• Health811: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 811
• Breastfeeding Help - Breastfeeding Resources Available in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell and Akwesasne