Call 911 anytime you think you or your child may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- Your baby has been shaken or struck on the head.
- You have thoughts of harming yourself, your baby, or another person.
Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away.
- Call or text Canada's suicide and crisis hotline at 988.
- Call Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET).
- Go to the Talk Suicide Canada website at https://talksuicide.ca for more information.
Consider saving these numbers in your phone.
Call your healthcare provider or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child is very cranky, even after 3 or more hours of holding, rocking, or feeding.
- Your baby cries in a different manner or for an unusual length of time.
- Your baby cries for a long time and has symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or blood or mucus in the stool.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your healthcare provider or nurse advice line if:
- Your baby is not gaining weight.
- Your baby has no symptoms other than crying, but you want to check for health problems.
- Your baby seems to be acting odd, even though you are not sure exactly what concerns you.
- You are not able to feel close to your newborn.