Resources

Pregnancy

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 Calculate your Estimated Date of Delivery

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Having a Baby - Respect, Choice, Support

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House of friendship Healthiest Babies Possible

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Babies Best Chance PDF

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Right From the Start

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Smart Parent

 a free Canadian app that sends 3 educational text messages each week of pregnancy.

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Childbirth Connection

Evidence-based support for minimizing interventions during pregnancy and labour & delivery.

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Midwives Association of BC FAQ

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OMama

Up-to-date information from the Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN Ontario)

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Pregnancy Info

Up-to-date information from the SOGC (Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Canada)

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BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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What to Expect in Pregnancy

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Coping with Nausea and Vomiting

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Acupressure Handbook

 

Driving While Pregnant

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Safety of Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Mother to Baby: Medications and More During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 

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LactMed

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Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Treating for Two

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Doulas

Cowichan Doula​​

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Thalia Cove - Holistic Doula

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Coastal Fern Doula Services

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Doula Services of BC

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DoulaMatch

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Genetic Screening

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BC Prenatal Genetic Screening Program

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Harmony Genetic Test

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Panorama Genetic Test

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Prenatal Bloodwork and Lab Results

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Life Labs appointment services

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My Care Compass (life lab results)

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Lab Tests Online (understanding results)

 

Birth and Baby Classes

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Dianne Barr and Kat Wong HypnoBirth and Chilbirth Prep

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Cowichan Doula Birth and Baby Classes

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Journey of Birth Prenatal Classes - Nanaimo

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Smart Mom

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Your Baby Academy

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Pregnancy Hub

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Tummy Talks

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Equipment​

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Rising Tide Birth Pool Rental

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Little Cove Birth Pool Rental

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Birth Pool Rentals Nanaimo

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TENS Machine Rentals

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Breastfeeding/Chest feeding Support

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Cowichan Lactation

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Victoria Breastfeeding Clinic

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Organic Formulas

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Mental Health

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Post Partum Depression Self Assessment Tool (EPDS)

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Pacific Post Partum Support Society

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Birthing Families Foundation - Counselling Program

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Counsellor - Bronwen Smith

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Registered Massage Therapists

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Kate Durant

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Donna Clark

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Paige Allen

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Alex Mayr

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Julie Gallant

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Wellness

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Diane Barr Yoga

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Online pre and post natal yoga classes

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Indigenous Support

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In Plain Sight Report 

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Doulas for Indigenous Families (Grant Program)

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First Nations Health Benefits Coverage: Pregnancy & Infant Care

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Safe Sleep Toolkit

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LGBTQAI2S Support

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LGBTQAI2S MABC

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Gender Equity Resources

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Optimal Fetal Positioning

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Spinning babies

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Best positions for baby

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Resources

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BC Women's Hospital - Miscarriage and Stillbirth Resources

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Pregnancy After Loss Support 

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Informative Video - What is Miscarriage?

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Placenta Encapsulation

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Oak and Acorn Doula Services

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Bloom Holistic Doula Services

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Harbour City Doulas

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Newborn

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Safer Sleep 

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Purple Crying Infographic

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Baby Bed Program

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Safety

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Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV)

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Breastfeeding Support

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Dr Jack Newman's Info Sheets

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BC Women's Milk Bank

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La Leche League Canada

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Pelvic Floor Physio

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Core Connection Mobile Physio

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Sarah Jones

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Jessica Goodwin

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Pamela Boechler

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Courtney Reich

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Covid-19

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Jan 7/22: BC Womens Article: Priority Covid Vaccine in pregnancy

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NEWS: Priority Vaccines for Pregnant Population

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Vaccine After Care Information

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Island Heath Covid Page

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SOGC  brochure: Pregnancy & Covid Vaccine

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SOGC: Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy 

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BC Center for Disease Control

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