Prenatal and Parenting Videos

A video series for new and soon-to-be parents!

Navigating the journey of parenthood can be both exciting and challenging. That's why we've created a series of short, informative videos designed to help you tackle various parenting topics with ease. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding another little one to your family, our videos are here to support you every step of the way! 

Learn how to time your contractions, what to do when your baby won’t stop crying and much more with these short “How to” videos! 

"How to" videos

Prenatal teaching videos
How to manage your nausea and vomiting during pregnancy 
How to monitor your baby’s fetal movements 
How to time your contractions

 
Parenting teaching videos
 
 How to encourage your baby’s tummy time 
 
How to reduce the risk of Suden Infant’s Death Syndrome (SIDS)  
 
How to soothe your baby’s gas 
 
What to do when your baby won’t stop crying  
 How to safely trim your baby’s nails 

Here Comes Baby video series

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The videos will bring together local parents, health professionals, experts to discuss the realities of life with a new baby. Expect to see some familiar faces!

The series will include:

  • Baby bath and diapering demonstrations
  • Experiences and tips from real parents
  • Information from local experts and health professionals
  • And more!
Bathing your baby
This video demonstrates how to give a new baby a bath. It includes tips and tricks on how to turn bath time into an enjoyable experience for both baby and the parent or caregiver.

Jaundice
This video shares answers to common questions about jaundice.

Postpartum Recovery

This video shares answers to common questions about recovery in the postpartum period.  
Diaper Change Demonstration

This video demonstrates how to change a new baby’s diaper.  It includes suggestions/tips that may make diapering safer, easier and more enjoyable for parent and baby.
Postpartum mental health

This video shares some of the emotional changes after giving birth and some tips on what you can do about it.
Newborn Behaviours

This video reviews normal newborn behaviours in the weeks following birth.

 

 For health care providers

If you are a health care provider and would like to share this page with your patients, click here to see our promotional poster!

Physicians and health care providers who would like a promotional poster (printed or digital with QR code) can order them by emailing: genevieve.mosher@ottawa.ca. Printed posters are available in two sizes: 11" x 17" and 8.5" x 11". 

 

An initiative by Ottawa Public Health and Monarch Centre

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