Community Resources
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Pool Rentals
Choices Childbirth Services
Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Eco Birth Pool in a Box.Elderberry Birth | Miranda Chiasson | (604) 751-3451
Isabelle Major, RM | (604) 671-1453
Natural Creation | Emily Baxter | (604) 442-8609
With Child | Nicole Colibaba | (604) 613-6629
Offering La Bassine inflatable birthing pool.
Midwifery Supplies Canada: Canada’s online midwifery store.
Placenta Encapsulation
West Coast Health Collective
604-746-2258 | www.wchealthco.comBlossoming Birth | 604-217-0626
www.blossomingbirth.ca
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Jessica Adaszynski | Full Circle Physiotherapy | Coquitlam
Jessica@fullcirclephysiotherapy.comAdriene Sim: Full Circle Physiotherapy (out of Eclipse Physio) | Langley
Cynthia Pathipati: Opal Physio | Langley
https://www.opalphysio.ca/pregnancy-and-postpartum-physiotherapy/Bump Physio & Co | Langley
(604) 649-2867Langley Physio & Massage | Langley
(604) 530-6511Evergreen Rehab & Wellness | Surrey and Langley
https://evergreenclinic.ca/womens-health-pelvic-floor-physiotherapy/
Diane Lee & Associates | Internal Pelvic Floor Specialists | South Surrey
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Lower Mainland Childbearing Society
Debra Woods | Monthly $10 Zoom Info Nights on home birth, pregnancy, physiological birth, etc. Follow her facebook or keep an eye on her website.
Douglas College | full series and “prenatal in a day” classes
Labour and Delivery Class | $75/person or couple, meets in Langley, taught by LMH RNs
Birth Transitions | weekly or weekend classes & private in-home classes
MamaBear Holistic Care | prenatal, breastfeeding & CPR classes from a local RN and IBCLC
My Powerful Birth Education (+My Powerful VBAC) | Online & In-Person at Bellies Inc in Pitt Meadows
Nest | prenatal, postpartum & breastfeeding education provided by RNs
Tummy Talks | online classes, Canada-wide, free
Holiday Tyson | Free, online, youtube series
Prenatal Yoga
Nadine Allworth | South Surrey | Nadine | 604-366-5272 | villagecentreyoga@gmail.com
Offering Pregnancy Yoga and Prenatal Couples Workshops
Village Centre, 15515 24th Avenue, Unit 74, Suite 202.Live Yoga | www.liveyoga.ca
Offering Prenatal Yoga in White RockLindsey Melnick | http://sparkmassage.com/ | Langley | 604-727-8282
Offering both pilates and registered massage therapy with a specialization in pregnancy & post-partum care. Classes and treatments held in our home studio/clinic.Mommy Moves | 778-552-4232 | leah@mommymoves.com
Prenatal and parent/baby aqua fit and yoga
ThriveLife Counseling & Wellness | Langley
Pregnancy Yoga class that will run Friday mornings 10:30-11:30am
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Taryn Bennett | Raise Doula | Birth doula
www.raisethemwell.ca | (604) 999-3699Dasha Bolchenko | Birthing Bean
hello@birthingbean.com | (778) 835-1313Joann Christensen | www.joannchristensen.ca
joanndoulaservices@gmail.com | (604) 313-4778Linda Coyle | Momentum | Birth + Postpartum for birth clients
langleydoula@gmail.com | (604) 785-7663Katrina Fortin | Cedar Sisters |
Eleanor Greenhow | Birth, Postpartum & Photography
https://www.eleanordoulaphoto.com/Amanda Logan | Amanda Logan Wellness | Birth doula, RMT, CPST
https://www.amandaloganwellness.ca/surreydoula.htmlMarina Loretti | Portuguese-speaking
Berkeley Mcnamara | Purebubz
purebubz.dayone@gmail.com | (778) 889-5141Shelley Stewart | Whole Hearted Doula
sjstew66@gmail.com | (604) 341-6004Megan D. Tisdale | Tisdale Birth Work
tisdalebirthwork@gmail.com | (604) 308-7144Lexi Vass | Graceful Guidance Doula Solutions
gracefulguidancedoula@gmail.com | (778) 708-0050Olivia Zander | Olive Tree Doula Care | Birth Support Only
https://www.olivetreedoulacare.ca/
Free/Low Cost Doulas Option | Can email Doula Canada asking if they have any certifying doulas in Langley looking for pro-bono or sliding scale clients for certification. Will need to fill out an evaluation for Doula Canada by webform after birth.Postpartum Doulas:
Lorriane Stewart | Postpartum Doula, Lactation Support
www.doulalorraine.ca | 604-825-9001Samantha Gagnon | https://www.samanthagagnon.com/ | Postpartum Only
Courtney Ann Glesbrecht | A Positive Experience | Postpartum Doula
a.positive.experience.doula@gmail.com | (778) 908-2933Mother me | Home support for newly postpartum parents, including assistance with twins and triplets.
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Aboriginal Friendship Center Society (Surrey or Abbotsford)
Prenatal groups on Thursdays
Langley Early Years Hub | Langley City and Willoughby
Drop-in new parents group
Encompass, Best Babies of the Langley’s | Pre/Postnatal Group
604-530-2772 | Thursdays 12:00-2:00 | The Willows Family Life Centre (5735 203 Street #103)Langley Community Services Society: Family Place program
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Postpartum Support International
Coping with Loss - You Are Not Alone
BC Bereavement Line | 604-738-9950
Post-birth trauma Counseling | - Choices in Childbirth at BC Women's Hospital
Moving Forward Family Services
Neurodivergence and Pregnancy
Coaching:
Alixandra Bacon, RM | https://www.adhdpregnancy.ca/
Dusty Chipura | http://www.vancouveradhdcoaching.com/our-team/
Individual and group ADHD coaching, workshops and classes
Pregnancy Group CoachingCarla Brwon-John Executive Coaching | www.impactyoucoaching.com
Michelle Lum | www.michellelum.ca
Pharmacist specializing in ADHD managementKamala Randhawa | http://www.rewriteadhd.com
Doug Gibson | http://www.adhdwisdomcoaching.ca
Other resources
Dusty Chipura’s ADHD pregnancy journal Notion Template with weekly emails or printable PDF
Jessica McCabe’s ADHD pregnancy series on the How To ADHD channel
Neurodivergent Birth’s sensory toolkit for birth
Sarah Harrower, psychologist
birth affirmation cards
Postpartum Depression / Mood and Anxiety Resources
Surrey Reproductive Mental Health (RMH) (FHA) | 604-953-4900
Abbotsford Reproductive Mental Health (FHA):
Community services provides child care at office
Pacific Postpartum Support Society (www.postpartum.org)
Telephone support and daily text check-ins if requested
Online services
Support groups (Vancouver/virtual)
Partner resources, Couples class
Postpartum Support International:
Complete this form to connect with a PSI volunteer who can connect you with a local peer support group or offer help.
Maxine Wright | drop-in prenatal, postpartum, young children groups (Surrey)
Virtual support groups
The Pregnancy Hub: https://pregnancyhub.org
heretohelp: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/postpartum-depression
Community Services Society: https://www.lcss.ca/programs-and-services/
Crisis Lines:
9-8-8 : Phone call support for self-harm/suicidality/mental health crisis
Call Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET).
You may also contact the Pacific Postpartum Support Society toll-free at 1-855-255-7999 or at 604-255-7999 in the lower mainland Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Support Society is also available by text at 604-256-8088 Wednesday to Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit Pacific Postpartum Support Society for additional information.
Private Counselors:
Beverley Anderson MSW | Mariposa Psychotherapy
Perinatal counselling specialist (Vancouver)Beth Johnson, MSW, RSW | bethj@shaw.ca | Phone: 604-536-5719 Cell: 604-418-2724
Individual, adolescent, couple and family therapy sessionsHavening | Lydia Doublestein, RM | lydoublestein@gmail.com | www.TheWithWoman.com
Perinatal Havening, birth experiences, postpartum transition, anxiety, depression, midwife/birthworker Havening
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Attachment parenting International
Safe Beginnings | Car Seat Safety + Infant First Aid
Classes at Langley Dance Academy
Safer Seats | Car Seat Safety ()
Car seat safety check
Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Locations: Willoughby, Murrayville, Latimer Heights, Clayton, and Virtual
Male Circumcision:
Dr. Hansen, GP | Fort Langley
Pollock Clinic
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists - Bronwynne Sove and Amy Borst - Pearl OMT, Langley
Laura Caylor (Chilliwack) | 778-908-7158
https://vedderdental.ca/baby-tongue-tie-dentist-chilliwack/Dr. Preet Bhatti (Pitt Meadows Dental Centre) - laser revision
Dr. Jimmy Chan (North Van) - laser revision
604-985-2912 | https://drjimmychan.caGlow Dental (laser)
Dr. Hanson | Ft. Langley | (only ≤4wks)(604) 888-2433
St. Paul Breastfeeding Clinic | Vancouver
GPs do revisions/frenotomies (covered by MSP) (https://www.providencehealthcare.org/breastfeeding-medicine-clinic) -
Don't have a Family Doctor? Register to be matched with a GP or NP on the Health Connect Registry.
Sexually transmitted infections
The IUD Clinic | Langley
Options for Sexual Health | Surrey
JPOC IUD Clinic
Hemorrhoids:
Pezim Clinic | Vancouver
Cleator Clinic | Vancouver
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Halle Jordan: Fort Langley Massage Treatment & Holistic Health
Dr. Rama at FHM (recommends around 34wks)
Walnut Grove Chiropractors: Jonas Lui
Acubalance Wellness Centre | Langley
Western Canada’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic devoted entirely to treating infertility and women’s reproductive health.
Acupuncture for babies in breech position.
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Dr. Cara Barkham, Chiropractor | Langley Sports Medicine Clinic
7888 – 200th Street, Langley 604-888-1028Dr. Tom Burge, Chiropractor | www.in-joylife.com | 604-535-7373
#301 - 2099 152nd Street, South SurreyDr. Kevin Carey (Webster Technique) | Clayton Heights Sports & Therapy Center
604-579-0105 | www.claytonheightsphysio.com/Dr. Laura Dieleman (Webster) | Surrey | (778) 294-0944
Dr. Lana Gasparin, Chiropractor | 604-574-4222
#104 – 17564 56A Avenue, CloverdaleDr. Gabrielle Lacelle, Chiropractor | 604-856-0333
27233 29A Avenue, AldergroveDr. Rajiinder Grewal-Thindal (Webster) | Morgan Creek Family Chiropractic | Surrey
(604) 385-2020 | mcfchiropractic.comDr. Barbara MacLean, Chiropractor | White Rock | 604-531-3066
#302 – 15261 Russell Ave, White RockEmily McMannus | Willoughby Family Chiropractic | (604) 371-3939
Peds/InfantsDr. Daniel Mukai (Webster) | Pathways Family Chiropractic | Surrey
604-372-4558 | www.pathwayschiro.caOrigin Health (baby chiro) | South Surrey
Playworks Physio | Port Moody
Physiotherapy clinic designed exclusively for children from 0-18 years of age.Dr. Parm Rai or Dr. Scott Kinnon (Webster) | Rai Chiropractic
Fort Langley | 604-371-4320Fort Family Chiropractic | Drs. Shaun and Lana Patterson | 604-888-4844
Care throughout their pregnancy, postpartum, and for newborns.
#1 – 9124 Glover Road, Fort Langley, BC, V1M 2R5Dr. Erin Rice | Rice Family Chiropractic
Work in pregnancy, babies and childrenDr. Natasha Smith (Webster) | Langley Family Chiropractic
Peds/Infants | (604) 600-3451 | www.langleyfamilychiro.comDr. Morgan Van Vliet (Webster) | Epoch Integrated Health | Langley
236-427-4005 | www.epochclinic.com/Dr. Yuen-Yee Ng-Skleryk (Webster Technique) | Panorama Chiropractic | Surrey
604-575-1331 | www.surreychiropractors.comOsteopathy
Cherise Jacques | South Surrey
Soar Wellness | Nathalie Jones | Abbotsford
Works with infants (“worth the drive”) -
North Langley Massage
Fort Langley Massage Treatment & Holistic Health
Four Stones Massage Therapy
Listening Hands Physiotherapy | Ada-Lou Ellet | 604-460-7890
Offering cranial sacral treatment for babies.Lindsey Melnick | 9290 216 Street, Langley | 604-727-8282
Offering both massage therapy and pilates with a specialization in pregnancy & post-partum care. Lindsey operates out of her home clinic/studio.Karen J. Smith & Associates Registered Massage Therapy Clinic
2298 168th Street, South Surrey | 604-536-5666Cedar Hills Massage Therapy Clinic | Linda Koby Blanchfield
Offers lymphatic massage | 604-589-2291 | 9474 126th Street, SurreyElements of Balance | Kandace Carr RMT | 604-576-9996 | kandace@elementsofbalance.ca
206-5460 152 Street, Surrey, BCKim Brandt – RMT | Fort Langley Massage Therapy and Holistic Health
604-888-8325 | www.forttlangleymassage.comJody Juzkow, RMT | growmassagetherapy@gmail.com
Rice Family Chiropractic, Langley and West Coast Health Collective, Abbotsford -
RD Captured Memories
Offering maternity, birth and infant photography.Christine Stockdale Photography | Cloverdale | 604-754-7531
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Family Health Clinic dispensary
Aura Natural Market
Nature’s Fare Markets
120 – 19880 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC V3A 4Y1Nutrition House Langley | 604-533-3347
Willowbrook Shopping Centre
Unit 109B - 19705 Fraser Hwy
Langley, British Columbia
V3A 7E9Well Beings Health and Nutrition Centre
Murrayville Square
Unit 202-22259 48 Ave
Langley, BC V3A 8T1Compounding Pharmacy: oral Vit K, APNO
Surlang Pharmacy | 604-533-1041
105 –19475 Fraser Hwy
Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 6K7
Informed Choice Discussions (by trimester)
First Trimester (1-11 wks)
Prenatal Genetic Screening
Second Trimester (12-27 wks)
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Homebirth
BCCNM Homebirth Handbook
Third Trimester (28-40+ wks)
Group B Strep Testing and Antibiotics
Management of the Third Stage of Labor
Going Postdates (≥41wks) / Post-term (≥42wks)
Inducing for Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) (≥40 yrs)
Inducing for Gestational Diabetes (GDM) | EBB Handout
Newborn Procedures
Newborn Hearing Screen Information
Langley Public Health Unit B.C. Early Hearing Program
General Resources:
Don't have a Family Doctor? Register to be matched with a GP or NP on the Health Connect Registry.
B.C. Naturopathic Doctors Directory
FHA BestBeginnings Program: https://bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.ca/ (Register online)
Online Langley Memorial Hospital Hospital Maternity Tour
Fraser Health Authority Topics A to Z Pregnancy and Baby
Lamaze International pregnancy and birth information
SmartParent Informative text messages for pregnancy through the first year of parenting
Text the keyword FRASER to 12323 or visit Smartparentcanada.ca.
References and Handouts
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Folic Acid and Iron in pregnancy
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (Lily Nichols)
PSBC Genetic Screening Decision Aid
Safety on ultrasounds in pregnancy
VBAC Decision Making : My Next Birth
The Evidence on Doulas (EBB)
Optimal Fetal Positioning (OFP)
Spinning Babies techiniques
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LLL Establishing Your Milk Supply
Education and Information:
KellyMom Breastfeeding help
Childbearing Society | (604) 878-1031Canadian non-profit society offering breastfeeding classes and clinics
La Leche League, telephone counseling and support.
All areas. 1-800-665-4324Fraser Health Breastfeeding Resources | Online modules, support resources, videos
www.breastfeeding.com | Site featuring breastfeeding support and information
Catharine Erickson, IBCLC - Breastfeeding class
Handouts:
This first video shows the breast crawl in the first hours after birth (https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/breastfeeding-in-the-first-hours-after-birth/).Your baby should continue to have the reflexes to do this for the first 3 months. As discussed, you can come back to these to help your baby take the lead in latching on.
The second video shows a little more how you might support your body to be comfortable in a layback position (https://youtu.be/xpasNtQv7KE?feature=shared).
Flip nipple technique for latch
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deKN3wJ17Mk)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iZohdhAA1M)Breast compressions to increase milk transfer (https://youtu.be/rS0QANEXezE)
Paced bottle feeding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuZXD1hIW8Q
Hand expression and Hand on massage - https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/basicsofbreastmassage
Hands on pumping - https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/maximizing-milk-production.html
Powerpumping (https://exclusivepumping.com/power-pumping/) Aim for 1 to 2 sessions a day, ideally morning, remember supply will only be impacted at the 48 hour mark.
Flange guide - https://www.spectrababyusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Spectra-Baby-USA-Flange-Guide-2022-copy.pdf
Side lying nursing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZARPE9RUGE
Burping techniques - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbwXByk1WEs
Suckling exercises from Jodi M: http://www.liquidgoldbfs.com/tonguelip-ties.html
Information on Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
https://youtu.be/jTQkyqXe0Ts?feature=shared : Skip to 4:27
How to put on a nipple shield (https://youtu.be/qb261KqqA4U?feature=shared)
Safe formula use:
PSBC: https://cms.psbchealthhub.ca/sites/default/files/2023-10/Infant-formula-booklet-BC.pdf
WHO: http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/PIF_Bottle_en.pdf
Being a Milk Donor: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Service-at-Location/9/8/human-milk-donation---langley
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Co-sleeping - Dr. James McKenna
Safer Sleep Handout
The Period of Purple Crying | Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
Baby's Best Chance (7th Ed. 2021)