The following is a list of resources you may find useful if you are planning on having a baby in Sudbury and District.
Pregnancy Care
Sudbury Regional Hospital
www.hsnsudbury.ca
705-674-3181
700 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON, P3E 3B5
Manitoulin Health Centre
Little Current Site:
705-368-2300
11 Meredith Street, Little Current, ON, P0P 1K0
Mindemoya Site:
705-377-5311
2120 551 Highway, Mindemoya, ON, P0P 1S0
Chapleau Health Services
www.sschs.ca
705-864-1520
6 Broomhead Road, Chapleau, ON, P0M 1K0
Sudbury Community Midwives
www.sudburymidwives.com
705-523-8000
reception@sudburymidwives.com
1571 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON, P3E 3B7
Hospital privileges at Sudbury Regional Hospital
Manitoulin Midwifery
705-859-2300
babies@amtelcom.net
35 Meredith Street, Box 273, Manitowaning, ON, P0P 1N0
Hospital privileges at Manitoulin Health Centre
Prenatal Tours
Virtual Tour - Sudbury Regional Hospital
A virtual tour of the entire Maternal Newborn floor is available online.
Prenatal Resources
Public Health Nurse on Call - Sudbury & District Health Unit
Sudbury: 705-522-9200, ext 342
Chapleau: 705-860-9200
Espanola: 705-222-9202
Manitoulin: 705-370-9200
The Public Health Nurse on Call is a free telephone triage service. Public health nurses can provide information and counseling on a variety of topics, such as, feeding your baby, healthy eating, infant & child care, car seats, pregnancy, and parenting. The service is available 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Health Sciences North - Birthing Centre
Visit link for information and resources, including helpful links and downloadable handouts.
Healthy Pregnancy - Sudbury & District Health Unit
Resources 705-522-9200
Pregnancy is a time of many changes and likely lots of questions. If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, already pregnant, or recovering from a birth, visit website for lots of valuable information to help guide you through this journey.
Postpartum Resources
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children - Sudbury & District Health Unit
Program Information 705-522-9200
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program is a home visiting program for pregnant women and parents with children under six years of age. A public health nurse and family home visitor work closely to meet your needs. Both can provide advice and support about pregnancy and parenting over the phone or in person. When needed they may also link families to support services in the community. Visits can be done in your home or where you feel comfortable. You can begin and end the program at any time. The program is free and completely confidential. Call to sign up for this program.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
EarlyON Centres are a place for children up to the age of six and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. They bring together in one location information about children's services and programs in the community. If you have questions about your child's development, or want to know how to get information or services for your child aged 0-6 in your area contact your local centre.
Greater Sudbury Multiple Births Association
Greater Sudbury Multiple Births Association offers support, guidance and encouragement to families who are experiencing the joys and challenges of raising multiples. They are a non-profit organization that was formed in October 2013 by parents of multiples, and is funded through membership fees and fundraising. Their mission is to provide moral, emotional and social support and guidance to our members by sharing our mutual experiences as parents of multiples. Membership is open to all parents, expectant parents, and families of multiples.
Additional Resources
Better Beginnings Sudbury - Baby's Breath Program
Program Information 705-671-1941
Baby’s Breath program provides support to identify challenges that pregnant and parenting teenagers, their partners, family and friends face. We share experiences, offer nutritional support, provide a social environment, prenatal and parenting education, while increasing their knowledge of fetal/child growth and development. It also offers a meal program at the beginning of each program for teen parents and their babies. Partners and support persons are welcome and confidentiality is highly respected. Visit website for more information and call to register.
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) is an Aboriginal Health Access Centre (AHAC) dedicated to providing equal access to quality health care for all Aboriginal, Metis and Inuit People in the City of Greater Sudbury, as well as individuals and families from our partner First Nations; Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan.
Quit Smoking Clinic - Sudbury & District Health Unit
Clinic Information 705-522-3433
The Quit Smoking Clinic provides free one-on-one support with nurses who are trained to help people quit smoking, and free nicotine replacement products (patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, and mist) to eligible clients while supplies last. An appointment is required. There are regularly scheduled clinics at the multiple locations. Please call for more information and to book an appointment.
Monarch Recovery Services - Pregnancy/Parenting Outreach Program (PPOP)
Program Information 705-674-8090
This program is a harm reduction program for substance abusing pregnant or parenting mothers or fathers with children 6 years old and younger. The in-home individual counselling is for women who wish to decrease or quit using cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs. Referral services, agency resources, and workshops for the districts of Manitoulin and Sudbury are also available. Please visit website, email, or call for more information and to register.
Car Seat Clinic - Sudbury & District Health Unit
The Sudbury & District Health Unit offers free child car seat inspection clinics. Trained Child Restraint System Technicians will inspect your installed child car seat, correct errors found, and provide instructions on the correct use of your child car seat. Appointments are required. Dates and locations will vary. Visit link for more information and to book your appointment.
Leisure Services - Greater Sudbury
The Leisure Services Department plays an important role in building and promoting a healthy community that provides opportunities for citizens to access physical recreation and leisure activities and that supports volunteers and community development. Follow the link above for information on leisure programs in the area.
Indoor Spaces for Walking - Sudbury & District Health Unit
Take your walking indoors to avoid the cold and slippery conditions of winter. Follow the link above for a list of locations within the City of Greater Sudbury that offer safe and secure, unsupervised walking spaces for you to continue with your walking routine.
Walking Trails - Ontario Trails Council
The Ontario Trails Council has created a comprehensive trail resource for Northern Ontario. Follow the link above for information on trails in your area.