Prenatal and New Parenting Information
The West Carleton FHT has a group of family doctors who love doing obstetrics and looking after children. We deliver babies at the Queensway Carleton Hospital and look to the obstetricians on site for their expertise if needed.
We accept referrals for new prenatal patients from other family doctors and obstetricians as well as providing service to our own enrolled patients.
At present, our obstetrical group consists of Dr. Lisa Rosenkrantz, Dr. Ewa Cienchanska, Dr. Michelle Lawler, Dr. Hillary Lawson, and Dr. Karen Ferguson. Our call group is complimented by four other family doctors who practice in west end Ottawa: Dr. Erica Tanner, Dr. Carolyn Knight, Dr. Jessica Strike, and Dr. Lesley Spencer.
The following resources have been helpful both for our patients and personally. As with any web based internet resource, use the information at your own risk and clarify any intervention with your own doctor if needed.
PREGNANCY:
Safety of meds during pregnancy and breastfeeding is a concern for many. The Sick Kids web site has some valuable information on this subject.
Visit their website to get the information
The Institut national de santè publique du Quèbec is proud to present the 2009 edition of From Tiny Tot to Toddler, which, for the second year, focuses on the period from pregnancy until the child reaches the age of two. The new sections on pregnancy and delivery have been received with a great deal of enthusiasm by mothers, fathers, and health professionals who use this guide regularly in dealing with pregnant women. The guide is still distributed free of charge to future parents.
Download the guide
A complete guide to Prenatal Screening Testing
POSTPARTUM AND PARENTING
Your baby's first year is a time of great change. Good nutrition is important for your baby's growth, health and learning how to eat. Ottawa Public Health has some very useful information on feeding babies in the first 6 months.
Visit their website to get the information
Dr. Jack Newman and Edith Kernerman's website provides more about breastfeeding.
Visit their website to get the information
Wholesome Baby Food is a good source of information on introducing solids to your babies diet.
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New Ottawa Mom has lots of activities for new mothers in the Ottawa area.
Visit their website to get the information
The Canadian pediatric society has good info about immunizations.
Visit their website to get the information
PRENANCY AND PARENTING
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