Resources
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General
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https://havingababy.co/ - The Canadian Association of Midwives' website for expectant parents
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Evidence Based Birth provides high quality information explaining the evidence about many topics related to pregnancy, birth and babies in plain language
Prenatal Genetic Screening
Lab Information
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Please check lab websites for current hours and booking options. Some labs offer appointments and walk-in service, and some only one or the other.
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Vernon has two Valley Medical Labs locations, one LifeLabs in the Polson Mall, and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital has an outpatient lab.
Birth Preparation
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Positive Birth Stories (from the UK)
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Infant Feeding
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Local:
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The ABCs of Breastfeeding:
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Free prenatal class at Public Health Unit 1440 14th Ave in Vernon
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2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.
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Call 250-549-5721 to register.
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Support people welcome.
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Lactation Consultant - Sarah Devine RN, IBCLC
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604-240-4204
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Online:
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Paced Bottle Feeding videos:
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Breastfeeding videos:
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KellyMom.com has generally excellent breastfeeding advice and covers many very specific concerns - try using the search feature
Baby Care & Development
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Weight & See: Drop in to have your baby's weight checked with Public Health Nurses
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Friday mornings 10-11:30 a.m. at the Vernon Health Unit off Highway 6
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Various baby/child health advice and information:
For Partners
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stay tuned
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Homebirth
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General article about home birth in Canada by Ontario Midwife Genia Stephens
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Safety Information from the Association of Ontario Midwives
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Place of Birth Informed Consent document from BC College of Nurses and Midwives
VBAC
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Your next birth after Caesarean - Try the "My Next Birth" decision support tool linked at the bottom of this page! Even if you don't need help deciding, it walks you through helpful information including visual aids!
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Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Guideline statements on Trial of Labour After Caesarean (TOLAC)