Routine IT maintenance on Wednesday, December 17 will cause service interruptions between midnight and 6:00am affecting the YourHealthNS app and on-line appointment booking including COVID-19 testing, blood collection, X-Ray, EKG and the Need a Family Practice Registry. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Checking your baby’s feeding, weight gain and a general physical wellbeing will continue after your leave the hospital. Advice, ongoing support and follow-up will be available as you need it for feeding and caring for your baby. This may initially be provided in the hospital or you may be supported by a member of the Public Health team. They can also direct you to other community support organizations.
Please note, if you are located in the HRM, the IWK offers postnatal services.
Learn More
Find more information and patient resources on our pregnancy and parenting education guide.
Please contact us for information on how to access postnatal care.
Contact
Postnatal Clinic
Tel: 902-752-7600
General inquiries
Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2530
Please contact us for information on how to access postnatal care.
Contact
Tel: 902-893-5544
Postpartum Assessment Clinic (6 weeks postpartum)
Tel: 902-893-5544
Please contact us for information on how to access postnatal care.
Contact
Postnatal Clinic (Open Arms Clinic)
Tel: 902-867-4500x4364
General inquiries
Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4200
Please contact us for information on how to access postnatal care.
Contact
Tel: 902-679-2657 x 3050
New Mother's Resource Clinic
Tel: 902-679-2657x3054
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This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hours after your baby is born. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience when your baby cries. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will understand your baby's cries and how they prefer to be soothed.
This pamphlet gives information on possible mood and sleep issues during pregnancy and after giving birth.
This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included.