Resources

The Toronto Maternal and Child Health Network maintains a resource library and evidence-based guidelines for perinatal, neonatal, and pediatric care.

Pediatric / Neonatal

AboutKidsHealth Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Learning Hub

Resources about life in the NICU, conditions that affect newborns and premature infants, and what to expect at home.
Posted on 03/07/2025
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Canadian Paediatric Nursing Standards

The standards serve as a framework for paediatric nursing care delivery across all sectors to support care needs of children, youth, and families.
Posted on 03/07/2025
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Connected Care

Library of self-directed resources and webinars to support the care needs of children with medical complexity and/or technology dependence.
Posted on 03/07/2025
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Guidelines for Basic Paediatric Neurological Observation

This document provides information for bedside neurological observation protocols for pediatric patients.
Posted on 07/08/2025
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Practice Standards for Neonatal Nursing in Ontario

The standards identify optimal neonatal nursing knowledge, skills, and competencies to establish common practice across Ontario.
Posted on 03/07/2025
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TREKK

Reliable, easy to access resources for children’s health emergencies.
Posted on 03/07/2025
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Our Kids Health

A source of evidence-based health information translated and adapted to 10+ languages to help families make informed health decisions.
Posted on 03/10/2026
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Compass Clinic (formerly Newcomers to Canada Clinic)

A multidisciplinary clinic providing trauma-informed, culturally safe, low-barrier care for refugee, immigrant, and other children with complex health needs in the GTA.
Posted on 03/10/2026
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Toronto Centre for Neonatal Health (TCNH)

A collective of neonatal health experts providing education, clinical resources, research updates, and practice tools to support high-quality care for newborns and families.
Posted on 06/25/2026
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Perinatal

RNAO Breastfeeding eLearning

Develop the knowledge and skills to implement best practices in breastfeeding.
Posted on 03/26/2025
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Breastfeeding: Positioning and Latching

Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) Strategy for Ontario and Toronto Public Health have developed revised protocols to support evidence-informed clinical practice for healthcare providers and organizations.
Posted on 11/04/2026
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Standards of Postnatal Care for Mothers and Newborns in Ontario

A PCMCH resource explaining standards of care for postnatal care for mothers and babies from birth to one week old
Posted on 03/07/2025
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Preeclampsia Awareness and Prevention During Pregnancy – Fact Sheet

A fact sheet to share with patients that includes information on how to recognize and reduce the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy. Available in multiple languages.
Posted on 07/10/2025
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Ontario Health Clinical and Quality Standards – Perinatal

Ontario Health has published three perinatal quality standards to help improve care for diabetes in pregnancy, early pregnancy complications and loss, and vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC).
Posted on 11/04/2026
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Care Pathway for Management of Perinatal Mental Health – PCMCH

This pathway and guidance document helps healthcare providers identify and assess mental health concerns during pregnancy and postpartum and determine appropriate care.
Posted on 11/04/2026
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Induction of Labour Toolkit – CMNRP

The Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program’s (CMNRP) Induction of Labour (IOL) Toolkit aims to reduce variations in practice and support standardized care across the region.
Posted on 11/04/2026
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PAIL Network – Early Pregnancy Loss Provider Toolkit

This toolkit supports healthcare providers in delivering compassionate, evidence-informed care to patients and families experiencing early pregnancy loss.
Posted on 11/04/2026
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Recorded Webinars

Infectious Disease Webinars

Pediatric and Neonatal Infectious Disease Education Rounds, featuring updates on topics like measles and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Pediatric Respiratory & Ventilation Care Webinars

Pediatric respiratory care education rounds covering respiratory distress, bronchiolitis, and clinical care strategies.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Neonatal Respiratory & Ventilation Care Webinars

Neonatal respiratory care education rounds covering high-flow nasal cannula and non-invasive and invasive ventilation.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Pediatric Care Webinars

Pediatric care education rounds covering supporting neurodiverse children in hospital and sickle cell disease management.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Neonatal Care Webinars

Neonatal care education rounds covering topics such as the eat, sleep, console (ESC) care model and hyperbilirubinemia guidelines.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Pediatric Neurology Webinars

Pediatric neurology education rounds covering neurological assessment and pediatric stroke recognition.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Adolescent & Youth Health Webinars

Adolescent and youth health education rounds reviewing substance use and key principles for acute care.
Posted on 08/17/2026
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Maternal Webinars

Maternal health education rounds focused on the early recognition and management of sepsis.
Posted on 11/04/2026
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