Useful Links & Resources
Community Registration & Labs
Fraser Health Prenatal Registration: Best Beginnings
RCH Labour & Delivery Tour: Online tour
RCH & other hospital labs: Online booking
Division of Family Practice Fraser Northwest Waitlist for a family doctor
Prenatal Education
Birth Transitions http://www.birthtransitions.com/
Douglas College Prenatal Classes http://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/perinatal/prenatal-class-series
The Childbearing Society www.childbearing.org
HypnoMammas www.hypnomammas.com
Safe Beginnings Infant CPR & First Aid for the Infant & Toddler Years https://safebeginnings.ca/
Immunization & Public Health
Vaccinations in pregnancy, such as TDaP, Covid, and flu: Vaccines in Pregnancy Canada
Ordering your Pap self-test kit: https://submit.healthcarebc.ca/bccancer/cervix-screening-kit
BC Infant & child vaccination schedule: https://immunizebc.ca
Vaccination recommendations in pregnancy: https://immunizebc.ca
Blood bank statement re: ‘unvaccinated’ blood availability: www.blood.ca
Midwifery
BC College of Nurses & Midwives www.bccnm.ca
Midwives Association of BC www.bcmidwives.com
Canadian Association of Midwives www.canadianmidwives.org
International Confederation of Midwives www.internationalmidwives.org
VBAC
My Next Birth https://dcida2.cheos.ubc.ca/#/decision_aid/VBAC/intro
International Cesarean Awareness Network www.ican-online.org
Vancouver VBAC group www.vancouvervbac.blogspot.com
Healthy Pregnancy & Nutrition
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Medication Guide
MothertoBaby https://mothertobaby.org
Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health fact sheets on Cannabis | Alcohol | Prescription opiods | Tobacco
Prenatal Fish Consumption Guidelines http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/pubs/nutrition/omega3-eng.php
Vegan Pregnancy http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm
Birth Supplies
Birth Supplies Canada https://www.midwiferysupplies.ca
Breastfeeding
Preparing to Breastfeed handout
Prenatal colostrum expression https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/antenatal-expression-colostrum
Dr. Jack Newman www.drjacknewman.com
Dr.Newman Breastfeeding Videos www.nbci.ca
La Leche League www.lllc.ca
Breastfeeding & Parenting www.kellymom.com
Breastfeeding After Reduction www.bfar.org
Parent & Baby Drop-ins
Supported.space–a weekly virtual parenting group https://www.supported.space/
Tri-Cities Moms Group www.meetup.com/Tri-Cities-Moms-Group/
Share Family & Community Services www.sharesociety.ca/parent-tot/
New Westminister Family Placewww.nwfamily.bc.ca
Westcoast Family Centres www.westcoastfamily.org
Exercise/Fitness/Bodywork
Dr. Emilie Salomons TCM (acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine) https://emiliesalomons.com
Dr. Marianna Fuscaldo, Fuscaldo Chiropractic; 604-515-7018
Dr. Michael McCann, Port Moody Integrated Health www.integratedhealth.ca
YYoga www.yyoga.ca
Fit4Two, Multiple Locations www.fit4two.ca
Optimal Fetal Positioning www.spinningbabies.com
Access Natural Healing www.accessnaturalhealing.com
Dayan Pelvic Floor Clinic www.dayanphysio.com
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective www.womenshealthcollective.ca
Alignment Blog: Katy Says www.katysays.com
Mental Health
Pacific Postpartum Support Society www.postpartum.org
Perinatal Anxiety BC http://perinatal.anxietybc.com
BC Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors www.bc-counsellors.org
Erin Edwards, counselor http://www.platinumcounselling.com/
Barb Komar, pregnancy loss counselor 604.328.9258
Tiana Currie-Sarauer, RCC, specializing in reproductive mental health and grief/loss http://www.fulfilledlife.ca/
Share Family & Community Services, Coquitlam www.sharesociety.ca
Scott Sheere Wellness, registered clinical counsellors http://www.scottsheere.com/
Anti-Violence Resources
Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca
Battered Women’s Support Services www.bwss.org
Women Against Violence Against Women www.wavaw.ca
Herbs & Natural Remedies
Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary, www.gaiagarden.com
Finlandia Natural Pharmacy, www.finlandiapharmacy.com
Fertility & Conception
Healing Cedar Wellness – Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy http://www.healingcedarwellness.com/
Acubalance, TCM Clinic www.acubalance.ca
Genesis Fertility Clinic www.genesis-fertility.com
Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine,www.pacificfertility.ca
Olive Fertility Centre, www.olivefertility.com
Can-Am Cryoservices, canamcryo.com
Pregnancy Loss & Abortion
Everywoman’s Health Clinic www.everywomanshealthcentre.ca
Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic www.elizabethbagshawclinic.ca
Babies
Dr. Sears www.askdrsears.com
Canadian Pediatric Society www.cps.ca
Canadian Institute of Child Health www.cich.ca
Circumcision
Canadian Pediatric Society statement http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/circumcision
Pollock Clinics www.pollockclinics.com
Postpartum Support
Mother Me Postpartum Doulas www.motherme.ca
Mothers Unfolding www.mamarenew.ca
Fussy Baby www.thefussybabysite.com
Family & Parenting Resources
Dimpleskins Natural Baby Products www.DimpleskinsNaturals.com
Mothering Magazine www.mothering.com
Weblog for dads www.daddytypes.com
Brain, Child www.brainchildmag.com
Westcoast Resource Centre www.wstcoast.org
Urban Mommies Online Baby Resource www.urbanmommies.com
Gender Spectrum Family www.genderspectrumfamily.org
Photography
Shoebox Photography www.shoeboxphotography.ca , 604-961-2047
Justine B Photography www.justinebphotography.com 778-898-1342
Dominika Lightfoot www.capturedbydominikaphotography.ca 604-475-2014
Stages Doula & Photography https://stagesdoula.ca
Maternity & Healthcare Resources
Mother & Child Health www.motherandchildhealth.com
BC College of Physicians & Surgeons www.cpsbc.ca
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada www.sogc.org
Research
Pub Med www.pubmed.gov
Cochrane Database, www.cochrane.org
Inlet Community Birth Program rests on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Available On-Call 24 Hours
Urgent Line: 778-355-9636
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1A8
Our differences are what make our communities vibrant, our relationships worthwhile, and our family lives more fulfilling. All Are Welcome at Inlet Community Birth Program.