Client Resources

Client Resources
If you have any questions please contact Kaya by email or call/text.

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 Help

Vancouver Island Car Seat Techs
Website
Tech's Favourite Seats
Stages & Ages for Seats
Find a Tech Services
Facebook
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 & Sites

The 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 Info

Postpartum 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

Postpartum Support International

Greater Victoria Queer parents

Kaya Edwards
Pregnancy Loss & Abortion Support Doula
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Doula Services
Prenatal Classes
cowichandoula@gmail.com
778.678.7454

Serving families in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on the stolen and occupied lands of the Hul'q'umi'num speaking people.

Unit F - 4705, Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan
We are now located in WhippleTree Junction's courtyard in the teal corner unit.

Looking for a way to connect in person with other new and expecting families in the Cowichan Valley?

Here We Grow is a hub for parent groups, prenatal classes, and family events in the Cowichan Valley. Daily support in our private Facebook community, weekly support in our parent groups and prenatal classes, and monthly support at our workshops and family nights.