Local Resources for Baby's First Year
Baby Daze
Info: Drop-in group on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am at Harris Barn. No fee required.
Check out weekly topics here.
Baby Time
Info: group on Mondays 10:30-11:00am and Wednesdays 1:30-2:00pm at Tsawwassen Public Library. No fee required, confirm schedule and registration at https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events.
Breastfeeding
Group
Info: this virtual breastfeeding peer support group session offered by La Leche League Canada (LLLC) typically meets on the first Monday of each month. Please see more info at https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-group-listings/BC.
Public Health
South Delta Public Health Unit located in Tsawwassen Commons:
Book baby’s 2 month vaccines & weight check by calling 604-476-7087
Mental Health
Support
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Pacific Postpartum Society call or text for immediate phone support 604-255-7999 (phone or text) or 1-855-255-7999 (phone only) www.postpartum.org
Postpartum recovery workshops and registered counselling at Inform Wellness.​
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Specialized Perinatal Registered Clinical Counsellors (online only) accepting new patients:
https://perinatalcollective.com/
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In-home decluttering and organization service (fee) https://firststepdecluttering.com/
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Postpartum NICU doula https://www.beyondbirthcollective.ca/
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Contraception & Sexual health
Contraception Resources:
Contraception decision tools https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/facts/birth-control/
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Locate IUD/implant insertion providers https://raiice.ca/
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BC pharmacists can now prescribe contraception, as well as treat 21 minor ailments including common skin/eye concerns, thrush and UTIs:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/pharmacy-services#Minorailments
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**NEW: Self-swab cervical screening alternative to paps
Self-swab screening is now recommended every 5 years for ages 25-69.
Request a free self-screening kit online at
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/cervix/get-screened
Your kit will arrive by mail in an unmarked package with a prepaid return envelope.
In-home Registered Massage Therapy
https://www.vvmassage.ca (South Delta)
Low-Cost Massage in New West
https://collegeofmassage.com/new-westminster/massage-therapy-clinic/book-appointment/
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Registered Acupuncturist Alyssa Huang https://www.alyssahuang.ca/
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists:
Nicole Coffey in Ladner https://ladnervillagephysio.com/
Tamarah Nerreter at Sungod Physio in Tsawwassen Springs
Chiropractors - Newborn:
https://tsawwassenchiropractic.com/index.html
https://www.informwellness.ca/services
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Physio/Craniosacral Therapy/RMT - Newborn & Pediatric
Kiersten McMaster, MPT (infant physio) at wavescollective.ca in Tsawwassen
https://www.kidsphysio.ca/richmond/
Cherise Jacques (also an osteopath), Ladner https://blissosteopathy.com/about-us
Shaz Tayebi (also a lactation consultant). In-home treatments. https://mamamilk.ca/
Justin Lorette (RMT) offers combo sessions (half baby/half parent) Inform Wellness
Physical Recovery for Parents & Babies
Pediatric References
Why Vitamin D https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/vitamin_d
Tummy Time 30 minutes total/24h period https://csepguidelines.ca/guidelines/early-years/
Newborn eye discharge https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions---pediatrics/b/blocked-tear-duct-dacryostenosis.html
Newborn rashes
https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/your-babys-skin
Childhood vaccinations https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/immunization/vaccination_and_your_child
Safer sleep decision tool:
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Eye exams for baby at 6-9 months (no fee, covered by MSP) https://bc.doctorsofoptometry.ca/children-vision-resources/
Probiotics for fussy babies/colic
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Sun Safety
https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/safety-and-injury-prevention/sun_safety