Parent Groups
Here We Grow
Weekly meetups, workshops, and more! Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Thrive Now Start Line Important for anyone who is pregnant and/or who has given birth! Car Seat HelpVancouver Island Car Seat Techs
Website Tech's Favourite Seats Stages & Ages for Seats Find a Tech Services Friday Sales Updates Ask Questions to Techs Infant Feeding
Attaching Baby Hand Expression Animated Baby Breastfeeding Breastmilk Storage Tips & Guidelines Choosing A Formula Preparing Formula Lactation Consultants Hilary Busing RM, IBCLC Katie McNiven RM, IBCLC Helpful Apps & SitesThe Wonder Weeks
"Personalized weekly calendar of your baby's mental development that will keep you informed about the leaps and bounds and the fussy phases of your baby." *Not entirely evidence-based but can be very helpful and reassuring. Breathe+ A great app to visualize your breathing to help during labor as well as with anxiety and sleep troubles. Meal Train Organize meals for yourself or a friend. Get friends to sign up at your baby shower. |
Videos
Hospital Birth - Unmedicated Strong partner support and squatting pushing position. Hospital Birth - Induction Variety of positions and strong partner support. Hospital Birth - Cesarean *Briefly Graphic* Great video showing what to expect for a Cesearean birth in Canada. Hospital Birth - Pushing & Crowning *Graphic* Counter-pressure against perineum to ease baby out. Examples of Different Positions for Labor Unmedicated and epidural positions. Examples of Different Positions for Pushing Early and active labor positions. Postpartum InfoPostpartum Expectations Quiz
A great way to start discussions with your partner. Postpartum Milestones Weekly breakdown of the first 10 weeks. Infant Development Monthly Infant Milestones Infant & Child Milestones 2 months to 5 years old. Crying/Soothing Tips When things get rough. Swaddle Video Padsicle Recipe Mix 1 part aloe vera gel with 1 part alcohol-free witch hazel. Spread/pour approx. 3-5 tbsp. onto 5-10 opened pads. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze flat to use as needed. Queer Parenting Resources |