Resources

Getting to know POMBA members in person and online (through our Facebook groups) is a great way to receive and share support. POMBA offers volunteer-based peer support through Expectant Parents Night and general support. Plus you can find information and resources on our website. What if you can’t get out of the house or need more? We’ve created a list of online resources and commonly requested services, in general, and for multiple–centered organizations and information. POMBA does not endorse any of the organizations listed below. If you have an idea of a resource to be listed here, email support@pomba.ca

Prenatal

• http://novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/pregnancy.asp
  Government of Nova Scotia Resources
• http://novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/pregnancy.asp
  Government of Nova Scotia Resources
• http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/
  IWK Health Centre
• https://www.facebook.com/HBEG.PH
  Public Health for Parents and Caregivers of Children 0-6 years (parenting tips, community drop in dates/times and resources)

Preparing For and After Your Babies Are Here

• http://childsafetylink.ca/
  Child Safety Link; information on making your home, vehicle and world safer for your children
• https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticCarSeatSafety
  Atlantic Car Seat Safety, a FB page facilitated by registered children’s restraint car seat systems technicians
• http://www.lllc.ca/
  La Leche LeagueCanada – Breastfeeding
• http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/
  An amazing source of all natural, easy-to-make first foods for your babies.

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

• http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/mental-health/reproductive-mental-health-rmh-services
  PPD getting help
• http://www.ppda.ca/
• http://www.postpartumprogress.com/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/isnt-what-i-expected/201103/dads-what-do-what-not-do-when-your-wife-has-postpartum-depression?
• http://www.postpartumdepression.org/

Resources in the Community

• http://811.novascotia.ca/
  Access to non-emergency health related information and services
• http://ns.211.ca/
  Access to community and social services
• http://www.breastfeedingcop.com
  Breastfeeding Community of Practice
• https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFunHalifax
  Family Fun Halifax

Twins Triplets and More!

• www.multiplebirths.ca/
  Multiple Births Canada has lots of info on multiples.
• http://jumelle.ca/
  Lynda P. Haddon -Multiple Birth Educator Multiple Birth: Prenatal Education & Bereavement Support
• http://www.climb-support.org/
  Support for families losing, one, more or all of their multiple birth babies
• http://novascotia.ca/coms/families/
  Family Services available in Nova Scotia
• http://urbanparent.ca/halifax/
  An online resource for HRM parents
• http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
  Safety in the car and school bus.
• http://twiniversity.com/
  Online Community for multi-families (US based)
• Guide to Expecting Twins – Article from Today’s Parent Magazine
• Types of Twins – Society of OB/GYN of Canada
• Twins Magazine
• Multiple Birth Families – includes information on Postpartum and Bereavement
• TTTS – US Based website on Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Special/Medical Needs

• Early Intervention Nova Scotia http://www.earlyintervention.net/
• Progress Centre for Early Intervention http://www.progresscentre.com/
• Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres http://www.nshsc.nshealth.ca/

Bereavement

• IWK Pregnancy and Newborn Loss http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/page/pregnancy-and-newborn-loss
• Multiple Birth Bereavement – National support, includes information on Selective Reduction