Resources to support your pregnancy
Most people have some questions about their pregnancy and developingbaby. Here is a selection of online resources and services about healthbefore and during pregnancy, and in the first few weeks following delivery.
Finding answers to your questions is important, for your health, and
the health of your baby. Please be sure to discuss anything that is of
interest to you with your midwife or family doctor if you have
questions with any information you have found online.
Midwifery
Basic Doula Information
Local Birth & Postpartum Doula Providers
Jocelyn Logan, CD Birth Doula (DONA), Hypnobirthing Instructor, La Leche Leage Leader
Phone:250-301-0052
Cindy Black CD Birth Doula (DONA), Birthing from Within Mentor, Dancing for Birth Instructor
Phone: 250-564-9605
Allison Crick CD Birth Doula (DONA), , LCCE Lamaze Educator
Phone: 250.561.0014
Diet & Exercise
FITMOM
SportCARE - Exercise and Pregnancy Question Hotline
Phone: 1-416-323-7524
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
Health & Wellness
Nausea, Vomiting , Substance Use and Medications in Pregnancy
Cord Blood Banking
(Canadian, non-profit, must register by 34wks)
Cesarean Section
VBAC
Gestational Diabetes
The Circumcision Decision
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Support
Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion
Canadian Mental Health Association - Postpartum Depression
Information for New Parents
Fertility & Contraception
Midwifery Education