Pregnancy Support
Single Women in Motherhood (SWIM)
4 296 Horton St E #4, London, ON N6B 1L4
Single Women in Motherhood Training Program is a non-profit social service organization which offers multiple programs that are designed to better present lives, with support and guidance in hopes of achieving safe and secure futures for single mothers and their family members.
Tel: 519 – 432 –5454
Mother Reach
The Mother Reach Support Group is for pregnant and new mothers, who are experiencing depression or anxiety up to the baby’s first birthday. Its members promote a caring community to educate, treat, and support women and their families who are at risk for, or are coping with, a perinatal mental health disorder.
Tel: 519-434-3644
Fanshawe Pregnancy Support
Fanshawe College Doula Studies Program offers free community support virtual drop in sessions for new and expectant parents during February to April to assist with childbirth education, feeding support, infant care questions and more.
Tel: 519-452-4430
Aftercare for New Parents
When looking for aftercare it is important to have easily accessible resources. The following list contains the free aftercare resources which new parents can find online, or in London:
The MotHERS Program:
The Postpartum section is geared towards new parents and reminds them to focus on themselves as well as their baby. The postpartum sections cover a handful of different topics that a new mother may want to know about, such as bleeding, postpartum depression, sex, and weight loss. These are just a few examples
London Health Sciences Centre:
This Website covers breastfeeding information and support, and Mother & baby care after discharge
Middlesex- London Health Unit:
This website is very useful for many different topics when it comes to being a new parent. This information is also free, and detailed. They offer telephone support, and free confidential services to get health information.
London Pregnancy and Family Support Centre:
They have a free six week prenatal class, which offers expecting parents information on Prenatal Health Care, Baby Development, Breast Feeding/Formula, Bathing/Diapering/Nutrition, Bonding/Attachment/ Postpartum, Budgeting, Household Management, Caring for yourself, and Infant/Toddler Safety Issues.
Postpartum Support Groups
This section is to help the new parent(s) find the necessary support they may need after giving birth.
Postpartum Support Group, London:
Child Reach Resource Centre, 265 Maitland Street, London every Thursday morning (group not available in July and August)
Telephone: 519.434.3644
Parenting Groups:
This website gives the new parent(s) the chance to access different groups around the area.
LIFE*SPIN:
Our volunteer organization, which offers information, resources, and parental supports. Programs include Welcome Baby, Free Store (for clothing needs), Food Security, free tax clinic, summer day-camp,, financial literacy & assistance to access income supports, such as educations savings, child tax credits, pregnancy allowance, and more. https://www.lifespin.org
London Children’s Connection:
They offer different support programs which are children and family oriented. It allows parents to get together with their children, while in a learning environment.
Nursery Next Door:
This organization offers a free 45-minute telephone call with a postpartum nurse. They provide nurse support, mom group supports, and safety courses. This is a program that does cost 1.99 per month, however, it does offer free videos.
Free Birth Control
Middlesex London Health Unit:
They offer birth control counselling, as well as low cost birth control, and IUD information. They also list their prices on line with the different brands of birth control they offer. You can call to make an appointment.
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Rainbow Health Ontario:
They offer a variety of different services. These include birth control (by appointment), followed by any appointment needed for emergency contraception, counseling and testing.
Huron Perth Public Health:
The public health unit offers different options of low-cost birth control. They offer financial assistance as well as switching to low-cost birth control if it has been prescribed by a medical professional. https://www.hpph.ca/en/classes-clinics-and-services/low-cost-birth-control-options.aspx#
Breast/Chest Feeding
Search several programs for parents for pregnancy and children ages 0-6 on topics from to breastfeeding to brain development.
La Leche League Canada (LLLC):
They meet every first Friday of the month. They offer this program to all women who are breastfeeding/Chest feeding, Pregnant and supporters.
Learn more about their virtual group meetings & resources (St. Thomas location).
Middlesex London Health Unit:
This website is a key website to use for free information. They have information about breastfeeding and also offer in-home support.
London Health Sciences Centre:
They offer drop-in, videos and a guide for breastfeeding. This is another website that is free, and easy to navigate.
Bilingual Online Ontario Breastfeeding Service:
This site has 24/7 information by calling 1-800-797-0007. This is offered to anyone who is breastfeeding or prenatal.
Baby Spark:
This a site that offers different videos that do cost money, but it can range from Free to 30 dollars. There are also free classes offered.
Parenting Agencies
Listed below are different resource for parents
Atlohsa Native Family Healing Centre (www.atlohsa.com)
Birthright London (www.birthright.org)
Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre (www.crouchnrc.org)
Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre (www.gccrc.ca)
London Pregnancy & Family Support Centre (www.lonpfsc.com)
Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre (www.merrymount.on.ca)
Rotholme Women's and Family Shelter (www. missionservices.ca)
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (www.you.ca)
Northwest London Resource Centre (www. nwlrc.ca)
Austism London (www.autismontario.com)
Health Zone Nurse Practitioner Lead Clinic (www.healthzonenplc.com)
London Abused Women's Centre (www.lawc.on.ca)
Muslim Community Centre (www.mcsservices.org)
South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (www.slnrc.org)
Rebirth Wellness Centre:
Offers no cost counselling for parents and partners. This service is offered in person, or online.
Baby Food/Diaper Banks
Diaper Bank of London
London Food Bank Satellite areas:
Glen Cairn Resource Centre
Argyle Food Depot
LUSO
Crouch
NW London Resource Centre
St. George Anglican Church
South London Neighborhood Resource Centre:
They accept diapers, baby food/cereal, and infant formula. Families can drop in, Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Make Your Own Baby Food by Growing Chefs:
(Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD5nWfvcntg
(Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIWLRXTKQBY
St. Paul’s Social Services:
472 Richmond Street, London, ON N6B 1K8 (519-434-8979)
Financial supports/allowances
Health Benefits:
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance:
Association of Ontario Midwives:
Ontario:
This provides information about an allowance for family, per child.
Discretionary Benefits for Matresses and Cribs: