Postnatal

Postnatal follow-up for the child

Postnatal follow-up is provided after your baby’s birth, regardless of the place were you delivered.

After returning home, do not hesitate to:

After a hospital birth 
A CLSC nurse will contact you to schedule a meeting 24 to 72 hours after you leave the hospital.

During this visit, the nurse will assess your newborn’s health. The nurse will be able to answer your questions and guide you on various aspects of your baby’s well-being. 

The nurse will adapt the visit to you and your baby’s needs and can refer you, if necessary.

After a birth with a midwife
Your midwife will provide you with complete post-natal follow-up, at home and at the birthing centre. The midwife works in collaboration with different health specialists (gynecologists, pediatricians), when necessary.

Postnatal follow-up for the mother

After a hospital birth
When the nurse visits you at home, they will assess your post-delivery condition. They will also answer your questions, as well as your partner’s, to help you adapt to your new role as parents. 

The nurse will adapt the visit to your needs and can refer you, if necessary.

After a birth with a midwife
Your midwife will provide you with complete post-natal follow-up, at home and at the birth centre. The midwife works in collaboration with specialists (gynecologists, pediatricians), when necessary.

At any time
If you are worried about anything you see, you can talk to a CLSC nurse, your doctor or your midwife. You can also call the Info-Santé helpline at 811 at any time.

Health check-ups (family doctor)

The goal of health check-ups is to discuss your child’s health and development. 

To find a family doctor for your child, you can add his or her name to the family doctor waitlist using the Québec Family Doctor Finder (GAMF).

When to consult for your baby

There are many options to choose from when it comes to your child’s health and well-being. Here are a few guidelines to help you:

Information sheet – When should you seek emergency care?

If your child is not feeling well, you can call Info-Santé at any time.

Baby drop-ins

Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes area

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Saint-Jérôme area

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Feeding your baby

A series of two information sessions on how to feed your baby is offered to everyone. These sessions, led by a nutritionist, are free and held virtually.

Learn more about:

  • General recommendations
  • Introducing solid foods (When? Why? How? What?)
  • Progression of textures and child-led diversification

These sessions are held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates:

2024

  • March 19 and 26
  • April 16 and 23
  • May 21 and 28
  • June 18 and 25
  • July 23 and 30
  • August 20 and 27
  • September 17 and 24
  • October 22 and 29 
  • November 19 and 26 
  • December 10 and 17 

2025

  • January 21 and 28 
  • February 18 and 25 
  • March 18 and 25 
  • April 22 and 29 

This series is comprised of two sessions held in the same month. 

 

REGISTRATION: 

We recommend that parents register before introducing their child to solid foods, that is, before 6 months of age.

For parents: 450-431-7808, ext. 25329

For professionals: referencejeunesse-ditsadp.cissslau@ssss.gouv.qc