Local Parent Groups

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
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
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

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 FREE weekly drop-in group that adheres to all social distancing protocols while benefitting from the support that in-person connection provides.
Founded in January 2020 by Kaya Edwards of Cowichan Doula, Meg Fulton of Rosewater Reproductive Wellness, and Samara Ferguson of WyldFern Doula who all have a passion for supporting families throughout their parenting journey. Weekly drop-in groups are hosted by Kaya and Samara at locations around the Cowichan Valley - for a full schedule and to learn more CLICK HERE.