Resources
Mental Health and Addictions Services North Island 250-331-8524, 941 England Avenue, Courtenay
Anxiety and Parents (Both Mom and Dad)
Pacific Postpartum Support Society 604-255-7999, (Toll Free) 855-255-7999
Postpartum Support International
BC Suicide Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
BC Mental Health Support/Crisis Line: 310-6789 (no area code) (24/7)
Wachiay Friendship Centre: many different services and supports for aboriginal people in the Comox Valley
Hummingbirds Playgroup: drop in for parents and children 0-6yrs
Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry
North Island Métis Association
Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society
National Aboriginal Council of Midwives
First Nations Health Authority Email Address:
FNHA Prescription Drug Benefits
First Nations Health Benefits (Plan W)
List of over the counter items listed as benefits specific to Plan W:
Pharmacist's Guide for RDP, LCD and Non Benefits
Jordan’s Principle: ensuring that First Nations children can access services. Phone: 1-866-913-0033
Sasaman’s Society: “We are a free and voluntary service aimed at assisting Aboriginal families/Elders who may be potentially involved with the Ministry of whose children/grandchildren are in Ministry Care.” Legal Advice. Liaisons etc.
General Pregnancy
Discomforts of Pregnancy * (PDF TO COME)
Dentably: Dental Care and Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
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Travel in Pregnancy
Travel Safety During Pregnancy
Travel During Pregnancy, Government of Canada
Travel During Pregnancy, Health Link BC
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Nutrition and Herbs
Healthy Eating: Canada’s Food Guide
Iron Deficiency Anemia (AOM)
Food Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium
Safe and Unsafe Herbs in Pregnancy - Aviva Romm MD
Natural Remedies in Pregnancy - Aviva Romm MD
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Exercise
Exercise in Pregnancy Health Link BC
Pelvic Floor exercise (Kegals)
Perineal Massage (PDF)
Prenatal Yoga and Mom/Baby Yoga Courtenay Recreation: 250-338-5371
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Work and Pregnancy
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Tests Offered in Pregnancy
SOGC/CAR Statement on Non-Medical Use of Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Ultrasound Biological Effects and Safety
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Group B Strep SOGC (PDF)
Group B Strep AOM - more detailed
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For Dads/Partners
Becoming a Dad – 10 Tips for Birth
So you are Going to be a Father/Parent (PDF)
The Tough Times of Labour and How to Help –Penny Simpkin (PDF)
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Medications and Other Exposures
Mother to Baby: Medications and Exposures
Antidepressants, should I take them in pregnancy?
Alcohol and Drug Use in Pregnancy
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Breech Position Babies
Turning a Breech Baby (External Cephalic Version)
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Birth Preparation
Spinning Babies: fetal positioning
Perineal Massage (PDF)
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Special Situations
Pregnancy after your due date (AOM)
Management of pregnancy between 41-42wks SOGC (PDF)
Pregnancy Beyond 40 years old (AOM)
Rapid Birth at Home – How to Catch a Baby (PDF)
Deciding how to Give Birth After a Caesarean Section (AOM)
High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy (AOM)
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Pregnancy Options
Choices Adoption and Pregnancy Counselling Text 250-213-7718 or call 1-866-533-9811
Options for Sexual Health 1-800-739-7367
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Pregnancy Loss/Grief
BC Women’s Hospital Loss Resources
Mothering Your Heart Facebook Group
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Free Remembrance Photography for those suffering loss of a baby
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Prenatal Classes
Public Health Free Prenatal Classes
Holliday Tyson Free YouTube Prenatal Classes
Healthy Birth Choices E-Classes
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Doulas
Funded Doulas for Aboriginal Families
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Community Supports
Public Health 250-331-8520
Right from the Start Program – public health resources and connection through pregnancy, birth and postpartum
Healthy Babies Group for Pregnant Women and Moms with Babies up to 6 months 250-871-7577 or 250-871-7575
Transition House for Women: Lilli House 250-338-1227
Ministry of Children and Family Development 250-334-5820
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Allied Health Practitioners
Amy Kelly –counselling
Jennifer Mansell – counselling
Shannon Lawrence - Comox Physiotherapy – pelvic floor, diastasis recti etc
Lindsay Ishoy - Cumberland Physio and Yoga
Debbie Wright and Alicia Steele – chiropractic care at The Grove Health and Wellness
Marnie Grant - Courtenay Family Chiropractic
Michelle Hughes - acupuncture
Lisa Lundy – acupuncture
Sarah Clement - Vancouver Island Osteopathy - craniosacral/tongue tie revision/breastfeeding problems
Maneesha Madan – craniosacral therapy for babies
Kirsten Werner – massage therapy
Clare Blanchflower – maya massage
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Maternity and Baby Clothing
Podlings 420 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, 250-334-3483
Kradles 226 5th Street, Courtenay 250-703-9516 or 102-382 Lerwick Road 250-871-4424
Planet Kids 1743 Comox Ave, Comox 250-339-3422
Value Village 350 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay, 250-334-3085
Homebirth
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Statement on Planned Home Birth (PDF)
Rapid Birth at Home - How to Catch a Baby (PDF)
Homebirth Supply List (PDF)
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Waterbirth
BCCNM – Guidelines for Use of Water in Labour and Birth
Birth Pool Rental Options in the Comox Valley
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Birth Options
Home or Hospital, Holding the Space for Human Birth
Vaginal Birth Simulation Video
Types of Births: Vaginal, Assisted, Caesarean
Vaginal Birth and C-Section Comparison
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VBAC
Power to Push: knowing your Birth Options
Thinking About VBAC: What’s Right For Me VBAC Power To Push
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Elective C-Section
C-Section Simulation Video
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Skin to Skin
What to Expect in the First Few Days Postpartum (PDF)
Caring for Yourself After Birth
Comox Physiotherapy (pelvic floor, abdominal separation etc) 250-339-6221
Breast/Chestfeeding Help
Public Health Breastfeeding Drop-in 250-331-8520
Local Lactation Consultant: Carol Venters, RN, 250-897-0849
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General Breast/Chestfeeding
International Breastfeeding Centre (Dr Jack Newman) Videos, info sheets
Breastfeeding, Starting out Right
Biological/Natural/Laid Back Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and drinking alcohol
Breastfeeding and Medications SOGC
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Breast/Chestfeeding Problems
Illness in Breastfeeding Parent or Baby
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Breastmilk Collection and Storage
Health Link BC Breastmilk Storage
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Milk Banks
Valley Child – Local Guide to Events and Services for Parents with Children 0-6yrs, Resources, Supports, Playgroups etc
Calendar of all Groups in the Valley
Local Comox Valley Groups for New and Expecting Parents
Baby Talk - Drop in group 0-6mo at the Lewis Centre cvbabytalk@shaw.ca
Mamacentric – parent/baby/toddler group at Cumberland Community School
Healthy Families Program: resources for parents with children 0-6yrs, Playgroups, Parenting Programs etc. 250-338-7575
Vancouver Island Multiple Births Association
Comox Valley Twins and Multiples Facebook Group
8-1-1: Free BC phone line for health advice
Newborn
Caring for your New Baby (PDF)
Caring For Kids: Canadian Paediatric Society Resources
Strollers, Baby Carriers and Infant Stress
Welcoming a Baby with Down Syndrome
Positional Plagiocephay (Flat Heads)
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Sleep
BC Safer Sleep/Co-sleeping safely
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Feeding
(Also see Breastfeeding Section)
Breastfeeding - Healthlink BC
Safe Use and Storage of Formula -Healthlink BC
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Tongue and Lip Tie
Tongue Tie, From Confusion to Clarity
Instructional Breastfeeding Video about Tongue Tie
Dr James Chen: Downstream Dental Laser tongue tie and lip tie treatment in Courtenay
Dr Jimmy Chan: North Vancouver Laser tongue tie and lip tie treatment
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Newborn Medications and Tests
Canadian Paediatric Society Preventing Eye Infection from Gonorrhea
Canadian Paediatric Society Vitamin K
Immunizations – Caring for Kids
Comox Valley Public Health Immunizations 250-331-8520
Newborn Phototherapy for Jaundice Treatment
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Circumcision
Caring For Kids: Circumcision of Baby Boys
Canadian Paediatric Society Newborn Male Circumcision
Circumcision, an Elephant in the Hospital: history, literature
Find a Doctor in the Comox Valley
BC College of Family Physicians
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