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Ottawa Baby & Maternity Guide

Breastfeeding, diapers, baby movies, doulas, toys, strollers ... you'll find it all, from pregnancy to birth and beyond.

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Useful resources for new parents (and parents-to-be)
Birth & pre-natal
Babysitters & daycare
Breastfeeding / Nursing
Diapers
Events & activities
Health
Maternity Clothes & Consignment
Photography
Stores & services
See also: Ottawa Kids Guide...

Useful resources for new parents (and parents-to-be)

Ontario Birth Certificate Info
From the Ontario Government
Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton
Offers comprehensive prenatal classes, doula labour support, parenting classes and drop-in play groups
Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre
Programs and resources for new parents.
Life With A Baby
Momaholic's Guide to Baby Friendly Ottawa
Multiple Birth Families Association
For parents and expectant parents of twins, triplets, quadruplets and higher order multiples.
New Ottawa Mom
Programs and activities available in Ottawa to new moms and babies (up to 12 months).
Ottawa At Home Dads
A Yahoo! Group for stay-at-home-dads
One Parent Families Association
A non-profit association of families with one parent who have joined together to provide guidance, enlightenment and friendship for one another
Ontario Early Years Resource Centres
Listing of programs and activities as well as resources and help.
Parent Resource Centre of Ottawa
This website offers information about programs, workshops and where to get parenting help.
Wee Welcome
Find places to go, start or join a group, share ideas and advice.
See also: Our list of local parenting blogs on our Kids Guide.

Birth & Pre-Natal

3D Miracles (ultrasound)
Beth McMillan Lactation Consultant
Blessed Beginnings (doula)
Birthcare Inc.
Birthing from Within
Birthing with Serenity
Birthright of Ottawa
Birth to Breasfteeding
Helping parents prepare for their baby's birth with confidence. Pre-natal classes, breasfeeding consults, etc.
Bliss Doula
CAPPA-certified Labour & Postpartum Doulas
DONA International: Certified Birth Doulas Ontario
Doula Services Right For You
Fetal Doppler Rental Canada
Hayley Kew Doula
Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Education
Insception Biosciences (cord blood bank)
Irvine Birth Companionship
Magnificent Mamas - Ottawa Doulas
Midwifery Group of Ottawa
Mother Nurture Childbirth Services
New Arrivals Ottawa Doula Service
Ottawa Belly Casts
Ottawa Childbirth Education Association
Ottawa South Midwives
Ottawa Valley Midwives
Planned Parenthood Ottawa
Prima Doulas
Renew Birth Services
Serena (family planning)
UC Baby (3d ultrasound)

Breastfeeding / Nursing

Diapers

Events & Activities

Baby Boom Show
An annual tradeshow / expo featuring local venders of baby-related items. Usually held in September.
Baby Sensory
Fitmom
Gymboree
MomMeFit
Salsa Babies
Sensory Playtime
For more recreation links, visit our Sports Guide or Kids Guide...

Health

Baby Bliss Solutions
CaringParents.org
Provides an easy to use, comprehensive research service for locating articles critical to your child's health
FITMOM Ottawa
Food recalls & allergy alerts
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Babies and Toddlers
Tummy Thyme
Nutrition Guidance for Growing Families

Maternity Clothes & Consignment

Belly Laughs (maternity clothes)
Changes With Style (maternity clothing rental)
Haute Mama (maternity clothing)
Queen Mother Maternity
See also: Ottawa Kids Guide

Stores & Services

Artistic Showers
Diaper Cakes & Towel Cakes
Baby Bownanza
Baby Sensory
BongoWorld
Bundle of Joy (gifts)
Chiquita Baby
Crown of Dreams
Dandelions Consignment
Discovery Toys - Carol Chrysler, Educational Consultant
Eco Bebe Boutique
The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe
KPosh Party (shower ideas)
Kiddytown
Arc-en-ciel des Petits (second-hand shop)
Maman Kangaroo (baby carriers)
Original Kids Clothing
Precious Bloom
Precious Prints Baby Art
Red Chair Kids
Stork Baby Goods
The Painted Belly
Tiers of Delight (gifts)
Travelling Toddlers (baby equipment rentals)
Wall Candy Creations
Wee Piggies & Paws
Welcome Wagon

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Chick Pea Children's Boutique
Chick Pea is a European-style boutique full of things we love most for babies, toddlers and moms, located in the heart of Wellington Village. Everything is hand-selected for you, from the softest cashmere sweaters, to whimsical printed organic cottons, delightful storybooks, a charming iron crib, wonderful natural body products and the latest designer jeans and Ugg booties for infants and toddlers.
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TummyThyme
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Precious Moments Photography
Precious Moments Photography serves Ottawa and surrounding areas, specializing in maternity, newborn and children. What sets Precious Moments Photography apart is our vast selection of over 100 backdrops and faux floors. This gives clients the opportunity to select a set-up which represents their unique style and taste.
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