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Local Parents' Groups


The Cowichan Valley is fortunate to have several opportunities for parents to connect with other families in our community.

Mondays

Tuesdays

Lake Cowichan - Healthy Beginnings
​10:30am-11:30am (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Katzaa Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.​

Wednesdays

Ladysmith - Born Healthy
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10am-1:30pm (weekly) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Ladysmith Resource Centre with speakers, activities, and lunch for all participants. Pregnant families, infants, and their caregivers are welcome.

Fridays

Duncan - Healthy Beginnings
1pm-2pm (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Margaret Moss Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.​​
Duncan - Here We Grow 
6:30-7:30pm (First Friday - First Trimester | Second Friday - Second Trimester | Third Friday - Third Trimester) FREE
9:30-11am (4th Friday - Postpartum 0-18 Months) FREE
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Matraea Centre led by Kaya and Meg (both full spectrum doulas) where expecting and new parents can meet others in a similar stage as  themselves as we share successes and challenges that come in each trimester and the postpartum period as well as tips and tricks for making it through.
Duncan - Healthy Beginnings
​10:30am-11:30am (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Margaret Moss Health Unit with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants and their caregivers are welcome.
Duncan - Mother's Morning Out
​9:30am-11am (weekly September-June) $2.00/week.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Duncan United Church with snacks, coffee/tea, and childminding for children up to 5

Thursdays

Shawnigan - Healthy Beginnings
9:30am-10:30am for toddlers and 11am-12pm for infants (weekly except for weeks with a statutory holiday) FREE.
  • Relaxed drop in group at the Shawnigan Community Centre with a new topic every week. Snacks, coffee/tea, and toys provided. Pregnant families, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are welcome.​

Saturdays

Ladysmith - Dad’s Group
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10am-12pm (weekly) FREE.
  • Relaxed group for Dad’s and their children at the Ladysmith Resource Centre to come and enjoy breakfast (10am-11am) along with discussions and activities. Breakfast is provided. Dad’s and their children are welcome.

If you know of another parents' group please contact me!

Kaya Edwards
Pregnancy Loss & Abortion Support Doula
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Doula Services
Prenatal Classes

​cowichandoula@gmail.com
778.678.7454
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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.

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