Pre-Natal Support

This page provides a step-by-step guide for pregnant people to help their baby move into an optimal position for birth.

A resource booklet for First Nations and Métis parents in BC concerning the health and well-being of children. Topics include traditional foods, healthy eating on a budget, and general family wellness. It offers guidance on physical health, eye and dental health, safety, sleeping, and activity for children, with age-specific information from pregnancy to 6 years.

A resource booklet for First Nations and Métis parents in BC that focuses on the importance of fathering. It provides information on how to be an involved father, different approaches for varying family situations (e.g., single fathers, separated fathers), and encourages healing as a step toward better fathering. Key topics include family traditions and playtime.

A resource booklet that covers the importance of connections with family and community. The booklet offers age-specific guidance from pregnancy up to 6 years of age.

This document addresses Vaccines in Pregnancy, explaining why expectant parents should get vaccinated and what they need to know. It details how pregnancy affects the immune system, making one more susceptible to severe infection. The resource specifically lists recommended vaccines to get before pregnancy (Varicella, MMR) and those recommended during pregnancy to protect both parent and baby from diseases like Pertussis (whooping cough) and Influenza (flu).

This document is a Harm Reduction Toolkit for Pregnancy and Substance Use. It provides detailed, evidence-based harm reduction information for various substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, and tobacco/nicotine. The resource also guides individuals on navigating prenatal care, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period while emphasizing the right to quality perinatal care.

This infographic explains the purpose and technique of perineal stretching, also known as perineal massage. It explains that the practice helps prepare the vaginal opening for the stretching sensation during crowning, listing when to start, how often, and the 3-direction technique for performing the massage.

This document is a detailed Hospital Bag List for parents preparing for labour and birth. The list is separated into sections for Labour and Recovery, covering items for the Birthing Parent, the Baby, and additional comfort/personal items. It includes practical suggestions for clothing, hygiene, snacks, and important documents like the Birth Preference Sheet.

This resource provides a practical checklist for preparing and packing a hospital bag in preparation for travelling to give birth.

This document is a customizable Birth Preference Sheet (often called a birth plan). It is structured as a checklist and write-in form to help parents communicate their wishes regarding induction methods, pain relief options (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), birthing positions, delivery of the baby and placenta, and immediate newborn care. The sheet emphasizes the right to informed choice during the medical process.

This resource helps mothers prepare for the baby's arrival, offering guidance rooted in Inuit women's midwifery practices and cultural wisdom.

This document introduces the B.R.A.I.N.S. acronym tool to guide parents and support persons in medical decision-making during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The acronym stands for Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Instincts/Intuition, Nothing/Not Now, and Space. The resource also includes a reflection guide for partners and support persons to prepare for labour together.

This document provides essential information about Jordan's Principle, a Canadian policy ensuring First Nations children receive necessary public services. It lists examples of covered services across areas like health, social, and education and details the eligibility criteria for children. The resource also includes contact information for submitting requests and learning more.