Postpartum Support

Reproductive Mental Health Program: http://www.reproductivementalhealth.ca/
For information about emotional disorders after birth, including postpartum blues.

Mother Me: http://www.motherme.ca
Home Support for New Mothers. Get the rest you need knowing your baby is in good hands.

Pacific Post Partum Support Society: 604.255.7999 http://www.postpartum.org/
An estimated 1 out of every 6 women experiences troubling depression or anxiety after the birth or adoption of a child. This is referred to as postpartum depression (PPD) and can be a tremendously stressful time for the family.

Post Partum Support International: http://postpartum.net/
Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.

BC Women’s Continence Clinic– No referral required http://www.bcwomens.ca/NR/exeres/58E881DC-93EF-41D7-9F28-23EAE81D3317.htm

Anxiety BC – Parents: https://www.anxietybc.com/parents
For help understanding how anxiety might be impacting you and what you can do about it.

Crisis Centre BC: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis.

BC Women’s Hospital Postpartum Care Resource List: http://www.bcwomens.ca/health-info/pregnancy-parenting/postpartum-care

Dancing Star Birth: http://dancingstarbirth.ca/
-Mother’s Unfolding Groups – “Laugh, learn, and share in your first months of motherhood with our unique five week Mothers Unfolding group for mom and baby. We explore the changes and challenges, and grow deep and lasting friendships! Or come to a single drop-in class to share tips and tricks and ask questions ~ free with our prenatal classes, but all are welcome!”
-Mama Renew Groups – “Mothering knocks your socks off; changes the world; re-arranges priorities. After years of non-stop change, we need time to come back to ourselves, our roots, and ourselves as women. It’s the space to hear ourselves think! Mama Renew groups bring together a community of experienced mothers, with kids between 1 and 18 years. Honoring the challenges, successes, failures and wisdom we’ve earned as mothers, we explore the women we’ve become. It’s a gift to yourself that pays dividends for your family.”

Newborn Hotline: 604.737.3737

Health Link BC: www.healthlinkbc.ca

Healthiest Baby Possible: 604.877.4673

Vancouver Coastal Health: www.vch.ca