Vancouver Holistic Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources
I have gathered here some of my favourite Vancouver resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum, helping you find the holistic practitioners and services you need to support your growing family. Be sure to also join me on facebook to keep connected with local events and resources.
Vancouver Area Holistic Practitioners for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Homeopathy-Emma Banks-Specializing in birth preparation, anxiety, stress and common discomforts in pregnancy. All consults done via Skype.
Bonn Chiropractic – Dr. Stephanie Bonn, Prenatal and Family Chiropractor
Else Larsen 604-732-3422 3077 Granville Street, Vancouver – Chiropractic Care
Dr. Shannon Larson-Doctor of Chinese Medicine & acupuncture for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. On-call services for labour needs.
Acumamas– specialists in acupuncture for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. On-call services for labour needs.
Acubalance– TCM/Acupuncture for Fertility and Pregnancy
Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Dayan Physio – specialists in pelvic floor dysfunction and rehab.
BC Womens Hospital – Continence Health Services – free of charge.
The Vagina Coach – Pelvic Floor and Core Strength Support
Soma Studio – Massage therapy
Marie Arcand RMT
Marie also offers mobile massage for brand new moms with babes under 6 weeks old on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For that, contact her directly at 778-321-7712
Giselle Nagy, Massage Therapist – Mobile in-home massage, great for postpartum.
Vancouver area Prenatal Classes
Vancouver area Prenatal Classes
Dancing Star Birth – Birthing From Within and Birthing Again Prenatal Classes
Lower Mainland Childbearing Organization – Community Childbirth Classes
Vancouver Postpartum Support and Mother-Infant Well-Being
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Bonnie Davis, RCST – Craniosacral therapy to help deepen bonding & attachment, and resolve early attachment trauma for new parents.
Barb Komar, RN, MC, Registered Clinical Counsellor – Individual and couples pregnancy and postpartum counselor with special expertise in perinatal loss and birth trauma.
Anxiety BC – Online resource for new moms with anxiety
Mother Me – Postpartum Doula Care
Vancouver Midwifery & GP Maternity Practices
Birthing Pools, TENS machines and other labour supplies
Birthing Pools & Birth Supplies
Midwifery Supplies Canada – Home Birth kits, water birth supplies
New Spirit Arrivals – Birth Pool & TENS Rental, placenta encapsulation
From Tummy to Mummy – Birth Pool & TENS Rental, placenta encapsulation
Pretty Pushers – Beautiful, inexpensive Labour dresses
Research based information on Pregnancy & Birth Topics
Henci Goer – Evidence-based Maternity Care
evidence based information from B.C.
Spinning Babies – learn about Optimal Fetal Positioning
Miles Circuit– Baby Positioning Excercises
Giving Birth with Confidence: Lamaze International
Mother Risk – Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
The “Flipple” technique of latching
Newborn and Parenting Resources
Newborn and Parenting Resources
Ask Doctor Sears – Attachment Parenting Resource
Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Institute – Co-Sleeping & Bed Sharing