Immunizations
Your baby's first vaccines are at 2 months of age. For information about the routine immunization schedule and where to have your child immunized, check out our
immunization page. You can also drop-in at one of our
Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs to have your little one immunized.
Alternatives to the Emergency Department
Visit
CHEO's webpage to find alternatives to the Emergency Department, and tips to help you decide if your child or youth needs to come to the Emergency Department.
Infant Health Video Series and "Here Comes Baby"
A
video series for new and soon-to-be parents! Watch local parents, health professionals and experts discuss the realities of life with a new baby. You can also learn how to manage your baby's gas, what to do when your baby won’t stop crying and much more with our short “How to” videos!
CBT For Perinatal Depression "Steps to Wellness" Program
Mental Health for Fathers
Visit the Mental Health for Fathers page to learn more about fathers' mental health and to find information about the CBT program for fathers who are feeling depressed and/or anxious.
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children home visiting program
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children home visiting program is designed to help parents who need more support give their children a healthy start. *
A Public Health Nurse is available to:
- Meet with you at your home to discuss how we can help your family.
- Assess your family's health, including mental health, parenting challenges and stresses affecting your family and also your child's growth and development.
- Provide health teaching, counselling, and active support.
- Help you to connect with community resources
- Involve other members of their team - family visitors and a social worker, as needed
*Eligibility is subject to a needs-assessment. For more information, visit Home Visits - Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
Weekend services
If you need help, for you or your newborn, on the weekend:
In person:
- Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins to speak to a Public Health Nurse and a Certified Lactation Consultant:
- The hospital where you gave birth: some hospitals offer a postpartum clinic or may direct you to one. Contact your hospital for more information.
- Your medical clinic: some clinics offer walk-ins or appointments with a physician on-call on the weekends. Call your clinic or check their website.
By phone:
- Call 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse from Health811 for free, secure, and confidential health advice. Service is available 24/7 in English and French, with translation support also offered in other languages.
Websites:
