Important signs to watch for if you are pregnant

Bad cramps or stomach pains that don't go away
Bleeding or a trickle or gush of fluid from your vagina
Lower back pain/pressure or change in lower back pain
A feeling that the baby is pushing down
Contractions or change in the strength or number of them
An increase in the amount of vaginal discharge
Fever, chills, dizziness, vomiting or a bad headache
Blurry vision or spots before your eyes
Sudden or severe swelling of your feet, hand or face
A significant change in your baby's movements

Go to a hospital right away and contact your doctor/midwife if you have any of these symptoms!

Adapted with permission from:
Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre

Last Reviewed May 2010

Prenatal Classes/Programs

Breastfeeding Companions

Sign up for this free support program to talk with a volunteer mother who has breastfed her own children. Volunteers are there to help you over the phone until your baby is six months old.

When should I register?

Register while you are pregnant or soon after your baby is born. After you register, a Public Health Nurse will call you to match you with a Breastfeeding Companion.

How do I register?

Call the Region of Peel—Public Health at 905-799-7700, or
Mail in the registration form (PDF file, 279KB)

What if English isn’t my first language?

We have volunteers who speak a number of languages and will try to match you with a mom who speaks the same language as you.

For more information:

Region of Peel—Public Health
905-799-7700
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216
To speak to a Public Health Nurse

Breastfeeding In Peel
Visit this Region of Peel website to get useful information on breastfeeding including instructional videos and links you to local services and resources.