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Resources for the fourth trimester

Plain-language guides for expecting and new parents in the GTA and Hamilton.

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What is a night nurse, and do you need one?

How registered night nurses support newborn care overnight in the GTA and Hamilton, what a typical night looks like, and when families choose this support.

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What does a postpartum doula do?

The difference between birth and postpartum doulas, what daytime doula support includes, and how doula care helps families in the GTA and Hamilton recover.

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Parental leave in Ontario: your rights, in plain language

An overview of pregnancy and parental leave rights in Ontario — EI benefits, job protection, and when to talk to an employment lawyer.

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