Here is a list of resources we have used in our newborn's first month. They are free and very helpful.

Telehealth - they answer all your questions on things like baby fever, rashes, feeding, etc, over the phone and refer you to a doctor if needed.
1-866-797-0000
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/telehealth/telehealth_mn.htmlj

St. Elizabeth's Nurses - come to see how mom and baby are doing after they come back from the hospital. They can also teach you a lot of care techniques for yourself and the baby.
http://testweb.opc.on.ca/realstories/momsup.html

The Healthy Babies Healthy Children program administered by Toronto Public Health - they offer lactation support and counseling groups on how to take care of a new baby.
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/health/baby.htm

Medvisit - these are doctors who offer housecalls for patients too sick to travel to the hospital. They can't perform procedures but generally can offer prescriptions for emergencies.
GTA - (416) 631-3000
Ottawa (613) 569-9944
http://www.medvisit.ca/

Telehealth and Medvisit can be used by anyone, not just for babies.

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Thanks a lot for your wonderful msg/post. I wonder why, you never recd any reply on the same. I was just going thru difft CHARCHA topics and found yours. Goof info for new parents.

Thanks again

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