Community & Online Resources

Placenta Encapsulation

Oak & Acorn Doula Services (ME!) - I provide encapsulation services for my birth and postpartum clients as an add on to doula packages. I can also provide this service for people who just choose to use me for encapsulation services.

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Rowan McNiven - Rowan is a Registered Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She provides breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services covered by MSP for parents and babies to 6 weeks postpartum, at home and in clinic. (Referral required from midwife, physician, or nurse practitioner)

Dr.Emma Noble - Emma is a GP that practices out of The Midwives Collective. A wealth of knowledge and support. Ask your midwife or doctor or midwife for a referral for her support.

Victoria Breastfeeding Cafe - Victoria Breastfeeding Cafe is a fun, welcoming online community (facebook) for breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents and those who support them in the Victoria, BC area. Moderated by local La Leche League leaders this is a great peer to peer support community.

Dr. Jack Newman's Site - Breastfeeding articles, information and video clips by Dr. Jack Newman, a Toronto pediatrician.

La Leche League - Canada - This is the Canadian chapter of an internationally recognized organization whose mandate is, "To encourage, promote and provide mother-to-be breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of children, families and society."  Contact them at 250.727.4384 to find a meeting happening near you.

Breastfeeding Matters - South Vancouver Island - A group of health-care professionals and interested individuals working since 1998 to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on Southern Vancouver Island.

Kelly Mom - A great evidence based website that covers so many breastfeeding topics.

Transgender Parents and chestfeeding

Hospital Grade Electric Breastpump Rentals:

Eva Bild Supporting New Parents  -  This is the best place to rent breastpumps in all of Victoria! Medela Symphony Pumps delivered directly to you in the Greater Victoria with a brief visit to teach you how to use the pump. Pick up and drop off of the pump included in the fees.                                                      

Body Work

Massage 

Amy McColl, RMT - Amie McColl is one of Victoria's leading prenatal and perinatal Registered Massage Therapists, and welcomes all to her dynamic and attentive massage therapy practice. Contact her at 250.889.0602 // 1740 Richmond Avenue
(AND she has a belly table!!)

Julie Coey, RMT - Provides pre/postnatal & infant massage, with pregnancy massage table. Contact her at 250.588.9206 juliecoeyrmt@gmail.com

Marty Layne - Learning how to massage your baby in the comfort of your own home can be a real help when you are a new parent. Two one hour private classes usually give parents enough information and instruction to feel comfortable and confident about their ability to massage their baby.  If more instruction time is needed, that can be arranged. Marty is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. 

Prenatal Yoga

Helga Beer
Pre-natal and mom & babe yoga.

Chiropractic

Dr. Frackson

 Dr. Misty Watson - 250.652.9350, Mt. Newton X rd., islandfamily@shaw.ca

Dr. Jenny Armstrong (Langford) - 250.474.7741 - Reflections Wellness Studio

Postpartum Depression

The Online Post-Partum Depression Support Group
Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do, and suffering from post-partum depression (PPD) can make the hard job feel impossible.  Many women suffer silently from PPD, it is very common, but entirely treatable.  This site is a great place to start if you think you may need help.  You can also contact your local Vancouver Island Health Authority health unit for support and information.

Postpartum.org
Our mission is to end the isolation and distress experienced by many women and their families with the profound life change that accompanies the birth or adoption of a child.

Doula Information

DONA International
The oldest, largest and most respected doula association in the world, with listings from Canada, the United States and other countries around the world. (This is the association I am certified through).

Doula Network
Doula listings and Information.

Doulas Of Victoria
Directory of local doulas.

Prenatal Classes

Mothering Touch
A great resource for pregnancy & prenatal classes & groups, baby groups, breastfeeding assistance, parenting classes and so much more ... including huge varitey of baby products! 

Parenting and more

Healthy Families BC

Photographers

Ameris
These are some of the BEST photographers I have ever come across, we are lucky to have them in Victoria!