Helplines and websites

DURHAM HEALTH CONNECTION LINE:

A line staffed by public health nurses who provide information about health issues and community services. Call for a free copy of a prenatal package.
905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729
9a.m. - 6p.m. Monday - Friday

MOTHERISK:
Provides information about the use of different products, chemicals, drugs/herbs, infectious agents and occupational hazards, when thinking of having a baby, when pregnant or when breastfeeding.
http://www.motherisk.org/ 416-813-6780

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy:
1-800-436-8477

Alcohol and Drug use During Pregnancy:
1-877-327-4636

HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy:
1-800-246-5840

TELEHEALTH ONTARIO:
Speck to a registered nurse for information about health related concerns. 24 hours, 7 days a week:

1-866-797-0000

BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION:

http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/

HEALTHY BABIES/HEALTHY CHILDREN:

Services for pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy: women with newborns, and families wih children 0-6 years of age. Services by public health nurses include: telephone counselling and home visits to provide support and information.

Call Durham health Connection Line for information and referral :

1-800-841-2729

S.M.I.L.E.

Prenatal classes for young parents-to-e. Classes offered in: Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and North Durham. Call for dates and registration.

1-800-841-2729
Register through Durham Health Connection Line

Exercise & Pregnancy Hotline:

Run by Women's College Ambulatory Care centre an Motherisk:

These professionals can help determine which exercises are safe for you during pregnancy.

1-866-937-7678