People & Resources We Recommend
Hardly an exhaustive list, but some things we found helpful preparing for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
Pregnancy - 1st Trimester
Midwives
Location is not necessarily the most important factor in choosing a midwife for your pre-and post-natal care. Find a midwife or midwifery practice that aligns with your beliefs.
Aveta Midwifery avetamidwifery.ca
Maternity Tree maternitytree.ca
Semihamoo Midwives semiahmoomidwives.com
Strathcona www.strathconamidwiferycollective.com
Doulas
Hiring a doula to support & educate you throughout your pregnancy, for labour & birth and postpartum will be the best money you’ve ever spent. Trust these doulas to have your back:
Michelle Tyliakos www.michelletyliakos.com
Samantha Garcia Gagnon www.samanthagagnon.com
Wildflower Birth Collective www.wildflowerbirthcollective.ca
Cedar Sisters Doula www.cedarsistersdoula.com/pregnancy-and-birth
Kelsey Mizener www.kelseymizenerdoula.com
Dietary Guidance
Supporting mom and baby through food and supplementation:
Real Food For Pregnancy lilynicholsrdn.com
Serenity Health Naturopathic Medicine serenityhealthclinic.com
Dr. Ally Power, Naturopathic Physician drallypower.com
Pregnancy - 2nd Trimester
Wellness
Reiki : Cedar Sisters (Katrina Fortin) www.cedarsistersdoula.com/reiki
Reiki : Balance Beyond (Carrie) www.balancebeyond.ca
Prenatal Yoga : Kukoon Yoga
Pregnancy - 3rd Trimester
Reading Material
Pregnancy - Anytime
Reading Material
Postpartum - 4th Trimester
Helpful Products
Bellies Inc. Ab Wrap or Ab System (core & pelvic floor support)
Postpartum - Newborns
Reading Material
Trusted Local Practitioners
Dr. Eran Even, Acupuncture & Dr. TCM, Port Moody
eraneven.com
Dr. Jessica Cheung, Chiropractic, Port Moody
drjessicacheung.com
Nashina Merani Miranda, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Harbour Counselling & Wellness
harbourcw.com
Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, Pelvic Floor Exercise Programs & Coaching
vaginacoach.com
Bump Physio & Co, Pelvic Floor/Prenatal/Postpartum Physiotherapy, Port Moody/Langley
bumpphysioco.ca
Playworks Physio, Physiotherapy for babies & toddlers, Port Moody
playworksphysio.com