10 Niagara Region Newborn and Parent Resources

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Dec. 2

New parents need a supportive community.

In fact, my advice for new parents is to arm themselves with all the newborn and parent resources available to them. This beautiful family of three is Dana, Brendan, and their new little bundle, Owen. They're first-time parents, and it got me thinking about the resources in the community that I wish I had known about when I had kids. So, I decided to create a list.

black and white portrait of a father holding son

As a Grimsby Photographer and resident, I had a few of my favorite parent resources that I wanted to share with you. I also reached out to my online community to see if anyone had any other ones to add. Boy, did my amazing community deliver! They introduced me to a few incredible resources.

Here is the list that we came up with together. I hope it’s helpful to you!

mom and dad gaze down at their newborn son during newborn portrait session

black and white portrait of a family during newborn session

dad holds his newborn son close during newborn portrait session

10 Grimsby, ON Newborn and Parent Resources

1. Be With Baby | Fonthill, ON

Breastfeeding Support

Karla Masse, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), runs this incredibly helpful account offering judgment-free support to new parents learning how to feed their babies. She shares free tips and helps through her BE WITH BABY lactation support Instagram page.

precious newborn boy during portrait session

black and white image of a father holding his newborn son

2. Niagara Parents | Thorold, ON

Breastfeeding Support

Niagara Parents offers free breastfeeding support with the help of Niagara Region nurses. Patients can book free infant feeding appointments for a complete breastfeeding assessment.

family of three during newborn portrait session

full-service newborn photography session

3. Dr. Sara Chirico Family Dentistry | Niagara Falls, ON

Tongue Tie Releases

If you learn that your baby has a tongue tie, there are usually options for treatment. One option may be a tongue tie release performed in a medical office. Dr. Sara Chirico is a trusted dentist who has safely performed this procedure and helped many babies.

black and white image of a family of three during newborn photoshoot in Grimsby, ON

father and mother hold their newborn son close during newborn photoshoot

4. Best for Baby Health Inc. | Fonthill, ON

Health Clinic

Best for Baby Health is a local clinic with caring providers. They help families with osteopathy, lactation support, and massage to help patients with birth injuries, alleviate pregnancy symptoms, and provide post-natal care, and feeding support.

mother holding her newborn son during portrait session

5. Alex Fairgrieve | Welland, ON

Postpartum Fitness

Alex is a CRT Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist offering free tips and support through her Instagram page and through in-person events at BLT Fitness.

newborn portrait photography session at Reflections Photography

newborn baby boy during portrait session

6. Your Guide into Motherhood | St. Catharines, ON

Postpartum Health

Dr. Meghan McNaughton is a naturopathic doctor who supports her patients through preconception, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness. She offers virtual and in-personal consultations to learn more about you and how she can help.

portrait of a newborn baby during session

7. The Mom Market Niagara | Niagara-on-The-Lake, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, ON

Virtual Community

This Mom Market division is run by two wonderful ladies, Ashley Langohr and Miranda Veide. While the Mom Market is a local pop-up vendor market, this organization also offers support by bringing their community of mamas together. They offer encouragement and solidarity to their community via their Instagram page.

close up of finger and toes during newborn session

newborn baby boy holding a golf ball during session

newborn boy holding a golf ball during portrait

newborn baby boy posed during newborn portrait session

8. Niagara Parents | Niagara

Virtual Community

This Facebook Page offers support and resources for new parents in the Niagara area. Through engaging with the Page, you can chat with a public health nurse about all things baby and parenting.

close up of baby boy during newborn session

9. EarlyON Center | Grimsby, ON

In-Person Community

EarlyOn Center is a wonderful resource for Grimsby parents and families. This organization offers programming and daycare free of charge to registered families. There are educational and interactive programs for children ages newborn to six to participate in with their families.

black and white image of newborn fingers and toes

father kissing newborn son during portrait session

mom holding her newborn son close during session

10. Parent Direction Niagara

Resource Directory

This free directory connects parents to the resources that they need for their families. You can find information on many different local programs, sites, and other types of support you might need.

Supporting Niagara Parents

As a parent of four amazing children, I know how tough the first years can be and how important the right support system is for any family. I hope you found these resources helpful and also consider Reflections Photography to be a resource for parents looking to hold onto these precious moments through full-service photography.

Dana and Brendan are doing great as new parents. They work well as a team and have a strong support system. I was honoured to document their baby’s first official portraits. They chose to start their family gallery wall with their newborn portraits. After Owen’s first-year session, we’ll add those portraits to this wall as well.