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HAVING A BABY<br />
in <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
a resource guide<br />
<strong>2023</strong>/<strong>2024</strong> EDITION<br />
• <strong>Guide</strong> to Low Milk Supply<br />
• Mama’s Choice Award Winners<br />
• Pilates, Physiotherapy & Pregnancy
what ’s INSIDE<br />
Having a baby in <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
PUBLISHED BY<br />
MODERN MAMA<br />
EDITOR<br />
LEAH DOYLE<br />
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Lesley Prosko, Edmonton<br />
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DESIGN<br />
GUPPY DESIGN<br />
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS<br />
MILKBUD LACTATION<br />
MISSY MORRISON CHARKO<br />
LAKEVIEW MOVEMENT STUDIO<br />
CORE LOVE FITNESS<br />
MILESTONES DIAGNOSTICS & WELLNESS<br />
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
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experiences she gets when she meets new people. She<br />
loves being there for every step of a families journey, from<br />
engagements to weddings to maternity to families and<br />
beyond. Her favourite thing is watching families grow and<br />
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<strong>Greater</strong><br />
<strong>2023</strong> | <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
05 Mamas Choice Award Winners<br />
You vote and we tell everyone about your top<br />
picks. Local <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong> winners for<br />
everything mom & baby in the city.<br />
06 <strong>Guide</strong> to Low Milk Supply<br />
Helpful advice about why your supply<br />
may be low and how to increase it.<br />
10 Self Care for Moms: Why Taking<br />
Care of Yourself is as Important as<br />
Taking Care of Your <strong>Baby</strong>!<br />
8 ways to improve your self care and well<br />
being in motherhood.<br />
27 Local Resources: Nesting<br />
The very best businesses <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
has to offer in preparing you for living with your<br />
new bundle.<br />
28 Local Resources: <strong>Baby</strong><br />
The very best businesses <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
has to offer you throughout infancy and the<br />
first couple of years with baby..<br />
14 Pilates, Physiotherapy & Pregnancy<br />
All of your FAQ’s answered about Pilates and<br />
physiotherapy during pregnancy.<br />
18 Five Tips for Fitting in Exercise<br />
as a Mom<br />
How to get back into your exercise regimen<br />
when you enter into motherhood.<br />
22 Types Of Ultrasounds<br />
Here is a chronological overview of the types of<br />
ultrasounds you can expect during your<br />
pregnancy.<br />
Parenting tips, fun family<br />
events, useful resources<br />
and relevant info for<br />
families in BC.<br />
26 Local Resources: Bump<br />
The very best businesses <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
has to offer you throughout your pregnancy.<br />
www.bcparent.ca<br />
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Mama’s Choice<br />
Awards Winners<br />
We heard from you, loud and clear, the best of the best for new moms in<br />
<strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Vancouver</strong>! All of you had something to say, and here they are …<br />
the winners of the first annual Mama’s Choice Awards:<br />
Best <strong>Baby</strong> Store?<br />
Active <strong>Baby</strong><br />
Best Kids Furniture Store?<br />
TJ’s<br />
Best <strong>Baby</strong> Clothing Store?<br />
Carters/Oshkosh<br />
Best Childcare Facility?<br />
CEFA<br />
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant?<br />
White Spot<br />
Best Prenatal Class?<br />
Douglas College<br />
Best Postnatal Class?<br />
The Motherhood Project<br />
Best Mommy & Me Class?<br />
Music Together<br />
Best Birthday Party Venue?<br />
Maplewood Farm<br />
Best Kid-Friendly Café?<br />
JJ Bean<br />
Best Maternity Clothing Store?<br />
Motherhood Maternity<br />
Best Doula?<br />
Ridge Meadow Doulas<br />
Best Local Service For Moms?<br />
Happy Cloth Diapers<br />
Best Maternity Photographer?<br />
Mark Your Moments<br />
Best Newborn Photographer?<br />
Lavender Lemonade Photography &<br />
Sarah Jane Photography (tie)<br />
What Business Would You<br />
Like To Tell Your New-Mom Friends<br />
About?<br />
Sprout Collection<br />
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<strong>Guide</strong> to<br />
LOW MILK SUPPLY<br />
BY SHEENA TABBERT, RN IBCLC<br />
Why are we so obsessed with<br />
milk supply?<br />
When it comes to milk supply, our society often has<br />
a “more is better” mentality. The truth is, a freezer<br />
stash of milk is not a requirement. It can be difficult<br />
to determine if you have a low supply, especially<br />
when hormones and anxieties are running high,<br />
sleep is running low, and you’re recovering both<br />
physically and mentally from your baby’s birth.<br />
If you are worried about your milk supply, it is<br />
important to reach out for help as soon as possible.<br />
An International Board-Certified Lactation<br />
Consultant (IBCLC) can help you determine the<br />
cause of low supply and provide strategies to help<br />
you meet your feeding goals.<br />
Causes of Low Milk Supply<br />
Many factors can contribute to low milk supply. It<br />
can take some detective work to determine causes.<br />
Hormonal or anatomical barriers such as breast<br />
surgery, diabetes, or thyroid issues may be<br />
responsible. If such factors are deemed to be the<br />
cause, milk supply can often be increased through<br />
various interventions, support, and sometimes,<br />
medications.<br />
More commonly, infrequent and ineffective milk<br />
removal is responsible for low supply. When your<br />
breasts are drained of milk, your brain gets a signal<br />
that it needs to fill them up again. When more milk<br />
remains in your breasts after feeds, the signal to<br />
keep producing gets weaker. This can lead to<br />
lower production over time.<br />
Anything that prevents your baby from removing a<br />
maximum amount of milk will contribute to low supply.<br />
Oral restrictions (aka “tongue-tie”) and prematurity<br />
are some examples. Even misinformation or lack of<br />
support can cause supply issues: strict feeding<br />
schedules, early sleep training, and persisting through<br />
painful latching are common culprits.<br />
Mental health plays a crucial role in lactation.<br />
Anxiety, pain, and fear can all interrupt the<br />
important hormonal cascades that are necessary<br />
for milk removal. When milk removal is impacted<br />
by these factors, less milk will be produced,<br />
causing more stress.<br />
How do you know if you have low<br />
supply?<br />
Every breast has a different milk storage capacity,<br />
and every baby has a different stomach capacity.<br />
Some people may need to feed 12-15 times per<br />
day to keep their baby satisfied and maintain<br />
production while others only need to feed 8 times<br />
per day. We must work with your body and your<br />
baby for an individualized feeding plan.<br />
• Signs of good milk production and intake<br />
include:<br />
• Breastfeeds are comfortable with no pain or<br />
nipple damage<br />
• Your baby actively feeds (sucks and<br />
swallows) when latched (the length of every<br />
feed will be different- sometimes they want a<br />
snack, and other times they want a full meal!)<br />
• Your baby wakes for feeds and seems<br />
content and satisfied after each feed<br />
• Your baby is gaining weight appropriately<br />
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• An adequate amount of wet and soiled<br />
diapers<br />
Signs that your baby isn’t taking in enough milk:<br />
• Feeds are consistently very long or very short<br />
in duration (for example, always under 10min<br />
or over 45min)<br />
• Your baby remains very fussy after most feeds<br />
• Your baby is not waking for feeds, and is very<br />
tired and sleepy at the breast<br />
• Few wet or soiled diapers, urine is darker<br />
in color<br />
• Slow weight gain, or weight loss<br />
Pump up the Volume<br />
If you have a low milk supply, the help of a trusted<br />
support person, IBCLC, midwife, postpartum doula,<br />
or pediatrician may help determine the cause and<br />
help you work through strategies to meet your goals.<br />
If you already have an adequate supply,<br />
incorporating additional measures to further increase<br />
it can cause complications. Painful engorgement,<br />
plugged ducts, and mastitis are just a few issues that<br />
can arise from boosting supply too much.<br />
Keeping the above warning in mind, here are some<br />
strategies to help maximize milk removal during<br />
feeds:<br />
• Make sure your baby is doing their part to<br />
remove milk! A comfortable latch and position<br />
are the best places to start. Do not persist<br />
through a painful feed. Your comfort is the most<br />
important factor!<br />
• Spend as much skin-to-skin time with your<br />
baby as possible! This can actually can help<br />
boost the hormones necessary for milk<br />
removal!<br />
• Incorporate movement into your baby’s day! It<br />
is so important for their overall development,<br />
and can actually improve overall feeding<br />
behaviors! <strong>Baby</strong>-wearing, tummy-time, and<br />
water therapy are some examples.<br />
• Get your baby assessed for oral restrictions<br />
(tongue-tie). This can greatly impact the overall<br />
latch and your baby’s ability to remove milk.<br />
• Offer both sides at every feed and allow your<br />
baby to nurse for as long as they want on<br />
each side. Switch sides when they stop sucking<br />
and swallowing, or fall asleep.<br />
• Perform breast compressions during feeds or<br />
pumping sessions to help with milk emptying.<br />
• Breastfeed frequently and on-demand. On<br />
average, you should be removing milk<br />
(feeding or pumping) 10-12 times in 24h.<br />
Watch your baby’s earliest feeding cues for<br />
signs they are ready to eat (crying is a late sign<br />
of hunger). Some feeds will be 30min apart,<br />
while others will be 2 or more hours apart.<br />
• Do not skip night feeds. The hormone prolactin<br />
has a big influence on milk production and it<br />
peaks at night. Nighttime feeds or pumping<br />
sessions take full advantage of that hormone<br />
and gives your body the ultimate signal that<br />
you want it to keep making milk.<br />
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• Switch nursing: offer each side twice during<br />
each feed. This can work well for a sleepy<br />
baby: the act of switching sides often wakes<br />
them up long enough to latch. It also gives<br />
each breast the milk-boosting impact of cluster<br />
feeding.<br />
• Incorporating a breast pump can be an<br />
important tool to help boost milk supply. As a<br />
rule, any time your baby gets a bottle of<br />
formula or pumped milk, do a pumping<br />
session. This will drain milk from your breasts<br />
and signal your body that it needs to keep<br />
producing.<br />
It is important to note:<br />
• There is very little scientific data to support the<br />
milk-boosting claims of herbal supplements,<br />
lactation cookies, and shakes.You could eat a<br />
bag of cookies a day, but without frequent<br />
and effective milk removal, they will not boost<br />
production. Always discuss herbal<br />
supplements with your doctor before starting.<br />
• Prioritize your mental health. Support from a<br />
friend or family member may be all that is<br />
needed to improve your confidence, give<br />
reassurance and provide encouragement.<br />
Other times, though, professional help,<br />
counselling, medications, and<br />
supplementary feeding methods become<br />
necessary to improve the well-being of both<br />
parent and baby.<br />
There are several ways in which you can work<br />
towards boosting your milk supply. Your baby’s<br />
ability to latch and remove milk is necessary for<br />
continued production! Several other factors can<br />
influence milk production and it can take some<br />
detective work to figure out the cause of low<br />
supply. The most important thing is to be patient<br />
with yourself, reach out for help, and protect your<br />
mental health. Your baby needs a healthy parent<br />
in both mind and body!<br />
References:<br />
Kent J, Prime D, and Garbin C. Principles for<br />
Maintaining or Increasing Breast Milk Production.<br />
Journal of Obstetric Gynaecological and<br />
Neonatal Nursing. 2012; 41(1): p. 114-121.<br />
Lawrence R and Lawrence R. Breastfeeding-<br />
A <strong>Guide</strong> for the Medical Profession. 8 th Ed.<br />
Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2016.<br />
Mohrbacher N. Breastfeeding Answers Made<br />
Simple. Amarillo, TX: Hale Publishing; 2010. 11<br />
Mohrbacher N and Kendall-Tackett K.<br />
Breastfeeding Made Simple. Seven Natural<br />
Laws for Nursing Mothers. 2 nd Ed. USA: New<br />
Harbinger Publications; 2010.<br />
Mortel M and Mehta S. Systematic Review of the<br />
Efficacy of Herbal Galactogues. Journal of<br />
Human Lactation. 2013; 29(2): p. 154-162.<br />
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine<br />
Protocol Committee. ABM Clinical Protocol #9:<br />
Use of Galactogogues in Initiating or Augmenting<br />
the Rate of Maternal Milk Secretion.<br />
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE. 2011; 6(1):<br />
p. 41-49.<br />
Wambach K and Riordan J. Breastfeeding and<br />
Human Lactation. Enhanced 5th Ed. Boston:<br />
Jones and Bartlett; 2016. West D and Marasco L.<br />
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Duration and Exclusivity. The American Journal of<br />
Maternal /Child Nursing. 2016; 41(5):<br />
p.299-307.<br />
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Self Care for<br />
Moms:<br />
WHY TAKING CARE<br />
OF YOURSELF IS AS<br />
IMPORTANT AS TAKING<br />
CARE OF YOUR BABY!<br />
BY MISSY MORRISON CHARKO<br />
Motherhood has been an experience that has truly changed my life. As a mom of 2, it has taken tough<br />
lessons combined with beautiful moments, to get where I am today, and I am still growing! There are a<br />
few things that I wish that I had taken advantage of or made more of an effort to do when my little ones<br />
were babies, because that I believe they might have made my experience a little easier and more<br />
enjoyable. That is why I want to share those with you today and talk about why taking care of yourself is<br />
as important as taking care of your baby!<br />
“Self Care”. This term gets used a lot these days, but that does not take away from its importance.<br />
I believe that self care looks different for every mom, and it is up to us to find what it is that we can do for<br />
ourselves that makes us a better parent. If we are not taking care of ourselves as a parent, we often find<br />
ourselves exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and overstimulated. Does this resonate with you? This can<br />
take a toll on our mental and physical well -being, our relationship with our partner, our job, our<br />
friendships and family relationships, and our ability to show up each day as the parent we want to be for<br />
our child. Lack of self care can cause depression, anxiety, illness… the list goes on. But you may be<br />
reading this and thinking to yourself, “sure, but how in the world do I take care of myself with a baby at<br />
home?” Here are 8 ways …<br />
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8 Ways to Improve Your Self Care and Well Being…<br />
8 Ways to Improve Your Self Care and Well Being…<br />
1. Use Resources in Your Area for<br />
Assistance, Support and Education:<br />
Look for different resources in your area. This<br />
could be in the form of a Family Resource<br />
Center, Public Health Facility, Lactation<br />
Consultants, Postpartum Doulas, Sleep<br />
Coaches, Counselors and Therapists and more.<br />
So many of these offer Free Programs and<br />
Workshops, providing valuable and expert<br />
support and advice on topics that we regularly<br />
come across as Mom’s. (Many of them offer<br />
free childcare during the workshops or have<br />
toys and activities to keep your little one’s busy!)<br />
This is also a great way to connect with other<br />
Mom’s in your community that might be<br />
struggling with some of the same challenges that<br />
you are or are just looking for a new friend to<br />
have playdates with!<br />
2. Take Advantage of Mom Groups:<br />
In person or online, there are so many options<br />
to connect with other Moms! Look for groups<br />
such as Mother Goose, Strong Start, <strong>Baby</strong> Talks<br />
and Toddler Times. Check out what your local<br />
non-profit groups or community centers are<br />
hosting, possibly a Coffee Time or a Playdate in<br />
the Park. Online there are many Mom Groups<br />
that offer support and friendship, clothing and<br />
toy swaps, parenting tips and experience. Just<br />
be sure that you surround yourself with Moms<br />
who you feel comfortable with and feel like you<br />
can share your celebrations and struggles, in a<br />
judgement free zone. If you are feeling like it is<br />
not a great fit, there is always another group out<br />
there looking to welcome you.<br />
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3. Drown Out the Noise: As you have<br />
probably already experienced, everyone from<br />
your best friend to your elderly neighbor is<br />
more that happy to hand out their share of<br />
advice. Some of it might be helpful, some of it<br />
will not be. I encourage you to thank them for<br />
their input, but also to listen to your own inner<br />
voice. Your own motherly instinct. What works<br />
for one person’s baby, may not work or be the<br />
same for yours and that is okay.<br />
4. Stop Comparing Your <strong>Baby</strong> to<br />
Everyone Else’s <strong>Baby</strong>: This is a tough one,<br />
believe me! You’ve got Susie down the street<br />
whose baby has slept through the night from<br />
night one, to Julie at Mother Goose whose<br />
child is already saying “words” at 6 months!<br />
It can be very discouraging and upsetting at<br />
times to hear what everyone else’s baby is up<br />
to! I encourage you to let it go. Your baby is<br />
special and unique. All babies will develop<br />
differently and that is the beauty of it. I know<br />
that I used to compare my first baby in the<br />
beginning, as she was colic. She was always<br />
the only baby at the playgroup in a carrier,<br />
screaming … and I had to stop comparing her,<br />
and that was tough. But I had to remember that<br />
I was doing my very best, and she was being<br />
her unique wonderful little self (although very<br />
loud!). Your baby will develop perfectly in his/<br />
her own time and remembering that can take a<br />
huge load off your shoulders!<br />
5. Take “Me Time” Without <strong>Baby</strong>:<br />
This a SO important for your mental health.<br />
A break, time away, a time to restore. This could<br />
look like 5 minutes in the bathroom by yourself<br />
(it’s a start!) to a weekend away with your<br />
girlfriends or partner. There is no specific right<br />
answer when it comes to what “me time” should<br />
look like. It should be unique to you, and it<br />
should help you to walk back into the room,<br />
ready to go again as a mom. Find something<br />
that helps you to reset and something that you<br />
can commit to. Maybe it a walk alone with the<br />
dog or listening to a few of your favorite songs.<br />
Don’t be afraid to ask for help to make this “me<br />
time” happen! Hire a sitter, ask Grandma, or<br />
your partner! Remember most friends and family<br />
are more than happy to help, you just have to<br />
be willing to ask!<br />
6. Get Adequate Sleep (You and <strong>Baby</strong>!):<br />
This is an extremely important one. It has<br />
become very normalized that Mom’s should just<br />
be exhausted all the time, and that is part of<br />
motherhood. While it is true that parenthood is<br />
exhausting, it is also completely normal to want,<br />
need and deserve sleep. It is a vital part of our<br />
health and well being, and a vital part of your<br />
baby’s development as well. It starts with<br />
making sure baby is getting the rest that they<br />
need! Make sure that you are following correct<br />
awake windows for your baby’s age, are<br />
following safe sleep guidelines, are making<br />
sure that their sleep environment is dark, cool,<br />
and comfortable and establishing and<br />
following a bedtime routine. If they are getting<br />
the daytime and nighttime sleep that they need,<br />
you are more likely to get the rest that you need<br />
as well. Make sure that you also have a<br />
bedtime routine, a comfortable sleeping<br />
environment and turn off those screens before<br />
bedtime! The benefits of sleep for both you and<br />
baby are incredible, so make sure to make this<br />
a priority.<br />
7. Get Outside: Take a walk, go to the park,<br />
play in the yard! Getting fresh air has many<br />
benefits for both you and baby! It can improve<br />
your mood and has numerous health benefits!<br />
Plus, if your baby is getting fresh air and<br />
physical activity (once they are moving around)<br />
it is wonderful for baby and even promotes<br />
sleep! Many people do not realize that the sun<br />
is a source of blue light that can help with<br />
melatonin production, leading to better sleep for<br />
you and baby!<br />
8. Give Yourself Some Grace: This is a key!<br />
Parenting is a magical and rewarding<br />
experience, but it is also the most difficult job<br />
out there. You are going to make mistakes, you<br />
are going to be tired, you are going to be<br />
overwhelmed. These feelings are all completely<br />
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normal as a new parent. In those tough<br />
moments, give yourself some grace. Recognize<br />
that you are doing the very best that you can,<br />
and that you are the perfect parent for your<br />
perfect little human!<br />
Make this a priority…<br />
Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the<br />
world! When we are not at our best, physically<br />
and mentally, we can not show up everyday as the<br />
parent that we truly want to be. It takes prioritizing<br />
yourself, regularly seeking resources and support,<br />
getting adequate sleep and giving yourself grace<br />
in the tough moments to really be at our best.<br />
Whether it be taking a 5 minute break, a weekend<br />
away, or a playdate with other Moms, all of those<br />
can go a long way to improving your everyday<br />
mental health and wellbeing. Don’t be afraid to<br />
ask for help, there is absolutely no shame or<br />
selfishness in that, and you should take pride in the<br />
fact that you are striving to be the very best parent<br />
you can be. Take it from me, a fellow Mom, your<br />
little one(s) will feel the affects of your self care as<br />
well, allowing you to truly enjoy this very special<br />
time together to its fullest!<br />
Missy Morrison Charko is a Certified Child<br />
Sleep Consultant/Coach and a Mom of 2. The<br />
founder of Say Yes to The Rest Pediatric Sleep<br />
Consulting, she helps exhausted parents across<br />
Canada and The USA get their children<br />
higher-quality, more restful sleep through Private<br />
Coaching, Workshops and Seminars. Sign up for<br />
her Newsletter and Free <strong>Baby</strong> Sleep <strong>Guide</strong> and<br />
learn more about her Private Sleep Coaching by<br />
visiting www.sayyestotherest.com.<br />
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Pilates, Physiotherapy,<br />
& Pregnancy<br />
Have you been wondering if Pilates is a good<br />
exercise for you during pregnancy? What about<br />
after you have your baby (or babies?!). At<br />
Lakeview Movement Studio (part of Lakeview<br />
Physiotherapy & Acupuncture), we have a<br />
comprehensive team offering Pilates as a method<br />
of rehabilitation and recovery during pregnancy<br />
and beyond.<br />
What is Pilates and how can Pilates help<br />
those who are pregnant and those who<br />
have given birth?<br />
Pilates is a type of exercise that incorporates the<br />
body and mind. Pilates has essential principles<br />
that instructors and physiotherapists use to train<br />
breath, awareness, alignment, efficiency,<br />
balance, concentration, control, and flow. The<br />
centre of Pilates training is learning to control the<br />
core, which is often challenged in pregnancy<br />
and after birth as the body undergoes dramatic<br />
changes. Learning how to isolate and coordinate<br />
the deep trunk and pelvic floor muscles can help<br />
reduce pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and<br />
improves post-partum pelvic floor strength. These<br />
exercises are ideal for pregnant and post-partum<br />
mums to learn mindfulness, relaxation, and how<br />
to connect to their changing or changed bodies.<br />
I want to keep active during my<br />
pregnancy. Is Pilates an effective way<br />
to do that?<br />
YES, YES and YES. Pilates is a wonderful<br />
addition to any exercise program.<br />
Pregnancy can also make it more difficult to<br />
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maintain alignment and posture, which can<br />
cause pain and dysfunction. Learning how to<br />
adapt your posture and maintaining mobility and<br />
strength throughout your pregnancy can reduce<br />
the risk of pelvic pain as well as preserve your<br />
ability to do daily functional movements.<br />
One of the most important principles of Pilates is<br />
the breath. Besides keeping us alive, breathing<br />
calms our mind and nervous system, helps<br />
concentration and focus, improves circulation,<br />
restores energy, and assists our deep core for<br />
movement and control. As your pregnancy<br />
progresses, you may find you develop shortness<br />
of breath with less room to breathe. Breath<br />
training may help prevent this from happening as<br />
well as support you during labour and assist with<br />
recovery after delivery.<br />
Are there reasons when I should not try<br />
Pilates during my pregnancy?<br />
If you have co-existing health conditions, such as<br />
pre-eclampsia, or are a high-risk pregnancy, you<br />
will need to get medical clearance from your<br />
medical team before starting with a Pilates<br />
program. A good form to take to your<br />
pregnancy caregiver is the PARmed-X for<br />
pregnancy. You and your baby’s safety are our<br />
top priority.<br />
Here are a few tips to help you feel more<br />
comfortable during a Pilates session:<br />
1. We will modify many of the Pilates poses<br />
for you as you progress throughout your<br />
pregnancy.<br />
2. Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle with<br />
you to prevent dehydration.<br />
3. Avoid any exercise that causes you to strain<br />
or hold your breath. This can result in<br />
increasing your blood pressure leading to<br />
hypertension.<br />
4. Prioritize healthy living, nutrition, exercise,<br />
and sleep. These factors affect your overall<br />
health. You will have more energy to<br />
exercise if you are eating a nutritious and<br />
balanced diet and are getting a good<br />
night’s sleep. Managing fatigue is<br />
important during pregnancy and<br />
post-natal.<br />
5. If you experience pain during or after<br />
exercise, make sure you alert your<br />
instructor or physiotherapist. You may have<br />
to modify or change an exercise. If the<br />
pain persists, plan to meet with your<br />
physiotherapist to assess and determine an<br />
appropriate treatment plan.<br />
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I am 6 weeks post-partum and my<br />
doctor said I can go back to my regular<br />
activities. Can I start with a Pilates class<br />
now?<br />
It would be best to have an assessment with a<br />
pelvic floor physiotherapist around the 6-week<br />
post-partum mark prior to resuming activity. A<br />
pelvic floor physiotherapist will assess the<br />
function of the pelvic floor musculature, screen<br />
for any pelvic organ prolapse and check your<br />
core and external pelvic strength. With this<br />
information they can give you exercises specific<br />
to your body’s needs post- partum. They can<br />
also guide you through breathing techniques,<br />
and appropriate pelvic floor and core<br />
engagement to ensure that you get the most out<br />
of the Pilates class and perform all the exercises<br />
in a safe manner for the pelvic floor.<br />
What is the difference between a<br />
physiotherapist trained in Pilates<br />
(Physio Pilates) and a Pilates Instructor?<br />
A physiotherapist is a medical professional who<br />
is trained to help restore movement and function<br />
when someone is affected by illness, injury, or<br />
pain. A physiotherapist trained in Pilates has<br />
special training and experience in movement that<br />
can facilitate and guide you back to exercise<br />
and fitness. As a physiotherapist we can assess<br />
for dysfunction in alignment, breathing, and<br />
strength. We can also assess any injuries and<br />
therefore provide therapeutic exercises (and<br />
other interventions) to rehabilitate. Physio Pilates<br />
sessions and classes are billed under<br />
physiotherapy.<br />
Pilates instructors have training in posture,<br />
anatomy, and movement. They undergo<br />
coursework which involves learning exercises<br />
and modifications for specific populations (like<br />
pregnancy and post-partum!) on all the apparatus<br />
like the Reformer, Stability chair, and mat.<br />
I am new to Pilates. Do I need a referral<br />
to come to a Physio Pilates or Pilates<br />
Instructor session or class?<br />
You do not need a referral to come to a Physio<br />
Pilates or Pilates Instructor session! You will<br />
however need an individual session first to join a<br />
class. This is to screen for medical conditions,<br />
identify treatment goals, teach basic principles,<br />
and orient you to the equipment. You have the<br />
choice of attending for privates, duets, or trio<br />
classes. Physio Pilates sessions qualify for<br />
reimbursement under most extended health care<br />
plans. At Lakeview Movement Studio, our Pilates<br />
instructor is also a duly qualified Kinesiologist, and<br />
those sessions may be claimed as under<br />
kinesiology.<br />
Lakeview Movement Studio Pilates team: Lecia, Megan, Leah, & Jenn<br />
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I already see another physiotherapist or<br />
other health care provider. Can I also<br />
come to a Physio Pilates session? When<br />
should I move on to seeing your Pilates<br />
Instructor?<br />
Individuals may be recommended to participate in<br />
Pilates as part of a collaboration with an<br />
orthopedic or pelvic physiotherapist, chiropractor,<br />
massage therapist, osteopath … we love working<br />
with other professionals!<br />
While anyone can attend the Pilates session of<br />
their choice, the typical progression of our Pilates<br />
program can look something like this:<br />
1:1 sessions with Physio Pilates Small group<br />
classes with either Physio or Instructor return<br />
to regular physical activity<br />
OR<br />
1:1 sessions with Instructor Progressing to<br />
small group with Instructor Continue with<br />
Pilates as a form of physical exercise<br />
Pilates small group classes can be a wonderful<br />
way to bridge an individual physiotherapy<br />
program with the bigger objective of return to<br />
pre-pregnancy physical pursuits. Once<br />
rehabilitation is moving towards more fitness<br />
related targets, there would be a transition to the<br />
Pilates instructor for individual sessions or classes.<br />
The overall goal is to return to sport or activity<br />
beyond Pilates and/or continue with Pilates as a<br />
form of movement and exercise!<br />
I would like to come for sessions and<br />
classes when I have childcare and can<br />
focus on ME! Does your schedule<br />
accommodate a variety of times during<br />
the week?<br />
We offer several daytime, evening and weekend<br />
individual sessions and classes. Check out our<br />
schedule at Lakeview Movement Studio Pilates<br />
Classes!<br />
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Five Tips<br />
FOR FITTING IN<br />
EXERCISE AS A MOM<br />
Becoming a mom means your entire life and body undergo a lot of changes. Fitting in exercise during<br />
pregnancy, postpartum and beyond into motherhood will probably look different than any other phase of<br />
your life. Instead of feeling frustrated with the changes or giving up on your exercise routine all together,<br />
try these 5 tips to make exercising easier as a mom.<br />
1. You don’t need a full hour to get a good workout in.<br />
Finding time to exercise as a parent is not easy. Luckily, you don’t need a full hour (or even 30 minutes) to<br />
get a great workout in. At Core Love, we work with busy moms and parents so every workout we create<br />
can be adjusted to take between 5-45 minutes. Sometimes our members even break the workout up and<br />
complete it in 10 minute chunks throughout the day. Adjusting your expectations about how long workouts<br />
need to be is often the biggest game changer when it comes to fitting in workouts as a mom.<br />
Want some short core workouts designed specifically for a mother’s body?<br />
Grab them free at www.corelove.ca/resources.<br />
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2. Keep your gear near.<br />
You don’t need much to get a great workout at<br />
home. A few bands and weights or heavy<br />
household items can do the trick. Having a<br />
dedicated workout space in your home might<br />
work well but for many busy moms, keeping their<br />
exercise gear close makes it easier to get a<br />
workout done. Consider keeping some bands<br />
and weights in your kitchen or living room. Some<br />
squats while you wait for food to cook or glute<br />
bridges while you play on the floor with your baby<br />
are easy ways to get more movement in without<br />
taking much time.<br />
3. Skip the workout clothes.<br />
Changing into workout clothes and shoes takes<br />
valuable minutes that you might not have as a<br />
mom. The truth is, you don’t need special workout<br />
clothes or even shoes to workout! Working out in<br />
bare feet can actually be great for your body<br />
(and your pelvic floor!). Skip the extra step and<br />
just start moving in whatever you are wearing.<br />
4. Fuel your exercise.<br />
If you haven’t eaten enough food, you won’t have<br />
the energy to exercise. In those early months and<br />
years of motherhood, many moms get through the<br />
day on caffeine and maybe some kids leftovers.<br />
No wonder we don’t feel motivated to burn<br />
energy with exercise! Do your best to eat full<br />
meals with a mix of protein, carbs, fiber and some<br />
fat so that you actually have the energy to move<br />
your body.<br />
5) Have a BAM (Bare A** Minimum)<br />
At Core Love, we know you are busy and giving<br />
so much of yourself to care for your family. But we<br />
want to remind you that YOU and your care are<br />
important too. Everyone deserves a BAM (Bare<br />
A** minimum) level of self care. Whether that is 5<br />
minutes a day or 2 workouts a week, think about<br />
what your BAM is for this season of life, and then<br />
do your best to make sure you get it.<br />
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6. **Bonus tip:<br />
Have a plan or a program to follow. Having a<br />
pre-planned program to follow means you aren’t<br />
wasting time on YouTube or Social Media<br />
searching for free workouts when you could<br />
actually be getting your exercise in! Pregnancy,<br />
birth and postpartum bring a lot of changes to<br />
your core, pelvic floor and hormonal system.<br />
Other changes like diastasis recti, prolapse,<br />
leaking and pelvic pain might mean that the<br />
workouts you did pre-pregnancy are not the best<br />
exercises for this new version of your body.<br />
Following a program designed specifically for<br />
mothers’ saves valuable brain space and gives<br />
you the confidence that the workout you are doing<br />
is safe and effective for your body as a mother.<br />
Lastly, be kind to yourself. Know that this phase of<br />
life is one of the most demanding and challenging<br />
that you will go through. The better care you can<br />
give yourself during this phase, the better you will<br />
feel. And you deserve to feel amazing.<br />
Kaye Burrows<br />
Core Love Fitness<br />
Photography by Jenn Pagnucco Photography<br />
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<br />
Hi, I’m Kaye (she/her), an in-demand core and pelvic floor personal<br />
trainer, women’s fitness specialist and founder of Core Love Fitness in<br />
Edmonton, Alberta.<br />
After having my own 3 kids, I realized that the fitness industry was full of<br />
unrealistic expectations and standards for women and mothers. Parenting<br />
is a tough job, but it is a whole lot easier when your core feels strong and<br />
your pelvic floor works like it should (pee-sneezing is the worst!).<br />
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TYPES OF<br />
ULTRASOUNDS IN<br />
PREGNANCY<br />
A GUIDE FROM A MATERNAL-<br />
FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST<br />
Prenatal ultrasounds are considered an essential part of obstetrical care these days. Although they<br />
provide a special window into the womb, allowing to see the baby before birth, they are also medical<br />
exams either leading to reassurance, and for a minority, to uncertainty and changes of plans.<br />
Here is a brief chronological overview of the several types of ultrasounds in pregnancy.<br />
Dating is traditionally based on a full term 40-week (wk.) pregnancy.<br />
Early viability and dating<br />
The first ultrasound can be done from 5 wk. but is ideally done between 7-10 wk. for best dating<br />
accuracy. The earlier this ultrasound is done, the higher the chance that an internal vaginal probe is used to<br />
be able to image the pregnancy, in addition to an abdominal approach (over the lower abdomen with a<br />
full bladder). This ultrasound can locate the pregnancy (inside the uterus versus ectopic), can assess<br />
viability, and number of embryos. Measuring the length of the embryo provides a solid dating of the<br />
pregnancy with an error range of 3-8 days, making it more accurate than using the last menstrual period<br />
date in some cases.<br />
The 11-13 wk. scan<br />
The 11-13 wk. scan can provide an accurate dating if there was no dating scan performed prior. It has<br />
also been called the “NT scan” in the past, as it was mostly used to look at the fetal Nuchal Translucency<br />
(NT); a thin fluid layer at the back of the neck of the fetus at this stage. The NT is used to screen for certain<br />
genetic conditions and cardiac malformations. Increasingly, with the advances in technology, the early<br />
look into the fetal development has allowed the review of early anatomy and the health of the pregnancy,<br />
beyond just the NT. This scan can detect some malformations, allowing families to decide earlier if they<br />
want to have additional testing and surveillance. This ultrasound can also be used to screen for the risk of<br />
developing pre-eclampsia* in the third trimester, but unfortunately this is not yet available everywhere.<br />
*Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive illness developing in pregnancy that can have sudden onset and cause<br />
issues both for mom and baby.<br />
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The 18-22 wk. detailed fetal anatomy or mid-trimester scan<br />
This has been the traditional ultrasound examination done in all pregnancies, and if you had only one<br />
ultrasound in your pregnancy, this is the one to get. It is not as accurate as first trimester ultrasound for<br />
dating, but it can still help finding discrepancies between expected dates and the size of the baby. This<br />
examination looks at the uterus, placenta, cervix, amniotic fluid and at the fetal anatomy (from head to toe)<br />
and can identify some congenital anomalies and soft markers. Soft markers are ultrasound findings that<br />
can increase the risk of the baby having trisomy 21 or 18 or other genetic conditions. Soft markers are<br />
common and are also seen in normal pregnancies. If soft markers are noted, you might discuss with your<br />
healthcare provider and decide if this information is meaningful to you, and if so, what other tests could be<br />
done to give you a more accurate answer about the genetic makeup of your baby.<br />
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Fetal Sex<br />
The 18-22 wk. ultrasound is often the one looking at the appearance of the fetal genitalia, thereby<br />
disclosing fetal sex if parents want to know. Accuracy of fetal sex determination by ultrasound varies<br />
according to timing of the assessment, experience of the operator, and fetal position; in good<br />
circumstances, accuracy is close to but never 100%. Another way to know fetal sex is using a test called<br />
Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS), which analyzes small fragments of fetal/placental DNA that are<br />
within maternal blood. NIPS is not covered by public health funding but may be done from the first<br />
trimester of pregnancy and has a high sensitivity for sex chromosomes and common trisomy detection.<br />
Some people will also have confirmation of genetic sex with amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling<br />
(CVS), if they happen to have those tests for other medical reasons.<br />
Third trimester ultrasounds<br />
Between 22-42 wk., ultrasound can estimate the fetal weight by measuring the head, abdomen, and long<br />
bones of the baby. Estimated fetal weight (EFW) is interpreted with the help of fetal growth curves to be<br />
meaningful, as all babies grow a lot in the 3rd trimester and knowing there is an inherent error range of<br />
+/- 10% in the estimation itself. Fetal wellbeing is often assessed using the “Biophysical Profile Score” or<br />
BPP (Biophysical Profile). The BPP is a score of 8- 10 points that looks at amniotic fluid, fetal breathing<br />
movements, tone, body movements and sometimes heart rate. A BPP of 10/10, 8/8, or 8/10 with normal<br />
amniotic fluid volume is a normal score. This is a powerful predictor of normal fetal acid-base status and<br />
associated with a minimal risk of fetal death within a week. This assessment is occasionally repeated at<br />
intervals when close fetal surveillance is indicated.<br />
Third trimester ultrasound will determine fetal presentation, placental location and may assess placental<br />
function in high-risk pregnancies. Think of the placenta as the baby’s lunch box, feeding the baby 24/7:<br />
we certainly want that lunch box to keep working well throughout pregnancy! Additionally, ultrasound in<br />
the third trimester can help decide on the best location for delivery (home, rural, tertiary hospital), type of<br />
delivery (vaginal or cesarian section), timing of delivery (pros and cons of continuing the pregnancy or<br />
not), and in some instances, discover rare anomalies only visible with more advanced fetal development.<br />
Not everyone needs a third trimester ultrasound; it is always best to ask your healthcare provider.<br />
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What about the 3D/4D ultrasound?<br />
3D and 4D technology is about volume acquisition and software reconstruction of that volume. It is slices<br />
of 2D combined, creating an illusion of 3D volume. 3D/4D has the advantage of making it easier to<br />
visualize for parents, increasing bonding and the understanding of the baby’s appearance. 4D is 3D<br />
viewed in real time. Prenatal 3D images can be used for diagnostic purposes, especially for facial<br />
anomalies and clefts, skeletal and central nervous system anomalies. The quality and the usefulness of a<br />
3D image is variable and should be reserved for medical indications. There is consensus from national<br />
and international medical organizations and regulation bodies that prenatal ultrasonography should not<br />
be performed for nonmedical reasons, such as solely for parents to have a keepsake picture/video of the<br />
fetus, solely to learn the sex of the fetus, or for commercial demonstration purposes such as trade shows.<br />
The nonmedical use of ultrasound may lead to false reassurance, as anomalies may not be detected.<br />
Nonmedical providers are not prepared to discuss and provide follow-up of worrisome findings either.<br />
Again, consider discussing it with your healthcare provider.<br />
Conclusion<br />
Ultrasounds have been around for over 45 years; safely providing a unique insight into the baby’s first<br />
environment. Technology is evolving rapidly: the use, access and accuracy of prenatal ultrasound is bound<br />
to evolve and change with the emergence of artificial intelligence and connectivity. Prenatal ultrasounds<br />
will probably never be able to predict all health outcomes, keeping in mind that developing humans are<br />
resilient and can surprise us. Being aware of the scope and the limitation of prenatal ultrasound allows you<br />
to make the most supportive decisions for yourself and your family, and that is the most important<br />
take-home message.<br />
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(604) 746-2258<br />
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Bump – Pre-Natal Classes<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> Prep<br />
778-389-0048<br />
Beautiful Birth Hypnobabies<br />
604-782-0824<br />
The Childbearing Society<br />
604-878-1031<br />
Dancing Star Birth<br />
604-254-1100<br />
Douglas College Prenatal Classes<br />
604-527-5472<br />
Down to Birth<br />
info@downtobirth.ca<br />
Hypno Mammas<br />
604-375-8831<br />
Joyous Childbirth<br />
604-726-6043<br />
Nesting –<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> Gear & Layette<br />
Active <strong>Baby</strong><br />
604-270-4788<br />
Crocodile <strong>Baby</strong><br />
604-742-2762<br />
Hazel & Jools<br />
604-730-8689<br />
Lagoon <strong>Baby</strong><br />
855-288-7386<br />
Babes On 4th<br />
604-739-9870<br />
<strong>Baby</strong>GoRound<br />
604-558-4840<br />
Lusso <strong>Baby</strong><br />
hello@lussobaby.ca<br />
Once Upon a Child<br />
604-744-2522<br />
604-792-0298<br />
Portage and Main<br />
hello@shopportageandmain.com<br />
The Button Box<br />
(604) 795-2492<br />
The Kiddies Store<br />
800-755-4857<br />
Watermelon Tree<br />
(778) 998-3751<br />
Wee Woolies<br />
250-889-4770<br />
West Coast Kids<br />
1-855-554-9443<br />
Nesting – Safety<br />
Active <strong>Baby</strong><br />
604-427-4788<br />
BCAA Road Safety Foundation<br />
877-247-5551<br />
Kidproof<br />
info@kidproofsafety.com<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Consultants for<br />
Parents<br />
Dancing Star Birth<br />
604-254-1100<br />
Empowering Moms Pregnancy & Birth Coaching<br />
carly@empoweringmomsbirth.ca<br />
Green Mountain Midwifery and Lactation<br />
Consulting<br />
carliesanfordRM@gmail.com<br />
JA Surrogacy Consulting<br />
877-640-5685<br />
Kids Physio Group<br />
604-730-6966<br />
Laura Your Fertility Coach<br />
laura@yourfertilitycoach.ca<br />
Leap Clinic<br />
604-770-0101<br />
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Mama Vita<br />
778-918-0251<br />
Mommy’s Milk Lactation Consultant<br />
604-783-2507<br />
North Shore Pediatric Dentistry<br />
604-971-3940<br />
Pediatric Dental Group<br />
604-263-2727<br />
Rockababy<br />
604-499-4044<br />
ROKband Pediatric Head Shape Clinic<br />
1 844-944-3237<br />
Say Yes To The Rest<br />
missy@sayyestotherest.com<br />
Sleepy Miracles<br />
604-788-3044<br />
SleepDreams<br />
604-985-2991<br />
South Community Birth Program<br />
604-324-2201<br />
Sweet Dreams Consultant<br />
778-320-4671<br />
The Sleeping Child<br />
michelle@thesleepingchild.com<br />
<strong>Vancouver</strong> Breastfeeding Centre<br />
604-738-1912<br />
Vitamin K Nutrition Consulting<br />
karine@vitaminknutrition.ca<br />
WeLCome Babies Lactation Consulting<br />
604-812-6042<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Mommy & Me Classes<br />
Brightstars : Performing Arts<br />
604-725-1607<br />
Cineplex Odeon: Stars and Strollers<br />
Cineplex.com/theatre/starsandstrollers<br />
Gymboree Play & Music<br />
Gymboreeclasses.com<br />
I Hope Family Centre<br />
604-988-5281<br />
Kindermusik<br />
1-800-628-5687<br />
Movies for Mommies<br />
vancouver@movies4mommies.com<br />
Music for Young Children<br />
800-561-1692<br />
Nurture Natal<br />
604-314-7222<br />
Salsa Tots & Salsa Babies<br />
1-888-536-4611<br />
Staccato Music Studios<br />
604-421-3753<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Moms Groups<br />
Modern Mama <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
& Fraser Valley<br />
Modernmama.com<br />
Tina@modernmama.com<br />
Meet Up<br />
Meetup.com<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Childcare<br />
Ace Personnel Domestic Services<br />
604-321-2778<br />
Brightpath<br />
888-808-2252<br />
CEFA Early Learning<br />
Cefa.ca<br />
604-425-3800<br />
Budding’s Daycare<br />
Budding.ca<br />
Child Care Resource & Referral<br />
Abbotsfordccrr.ca<br />
Jellybean Park<br />
Jellybeanpark.com<br />
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Kids & Company<br />
kidsandcompany.com<br />
MyBestHelper<br />
Mybesthelper.com<br />
Nannies On Call<br />
604-734-1776<br />
New Mummy Company<br />
844-237-4686<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Post-Natal Fitness<br />
CoreBody Pilates & Yoga<br />
604-916-9335<br />
Elevate Pilates & Physio: Pelvic Floor and Pilates<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
hello@elevatepilatesphysio.com<br />
Fit 4 Two<br />
604-719-7981<br />
Kalev Fitness Solution<br />
604-568-6006<br />
The Motherhood Project<br />
604-318-7244<br />
Yoga Buttons Kids Yoga Studio<br />
604-739-9642<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Community Resources<br />
Best for Babies<br />
604.859.7681 Ext: 288<br />
<strong>Baby</strong>goround<br />
604-558-4840<br />
Budgeting For <strong>Baby</strong><br />
budgetingforbabies@shaw.ca<br />
Care for Women<br />
tricia@careforwomen.ca<br />
Direct Food Store<br />
directfood.store<br />
Family Services North Shore<br />
604-988-5281<br />
Fraser Health<br />
1-855-412-2121<br />
Gandy InstallationsGandy Installations<br />
604-534-5555604-534-5555<br />
HealthLinkBC<br />
811<br />
La Leche League<br />
604-520-4623<br />
Mamas for Mamas<br />
(604) 275-3969<br />
Options Community Services - Healthiest Babies<br />
Possible<br />
604-583-1017<br />
Pacific Post Partum Support Society<br />
855-255-7999<br />
The Motherhood Project<br />
604-318-7244<br />
<strong>Vancouver</strong> Coastal CoastalHealth<br />
604-736-2033<br />
Vital Statistics Agency ( Online Birth Registration )<br />
888-876-1633<br />
<strong>Baby</strong> – Publications<br />
BC Parent<br />
Bcparent.ca<br />
Family Fun <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<br />
Modern Mama Fraser Valley<br />
Modernmama.com/fraser-valley<br />
Modern Mama <strong>Vancouver</strong><br />
Modernmama.com/vancouver<br />
Tiny Tinkles Music<br />
604-791-7749<br />
<strong>Vancouver</strong> Mom<br />
<strong>Vancouver</strong>mom.ca<br />
Westcoast Families Magazine<br />
Westcoastfamilies.com<br />
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