Nurturing community and personal well being through the mind-body connection.
Empowering women through their matrescence journey.
Hello, Mama!
Hey Mama (or Mama to be).
Thank you for being here.
I know how challenging life can be when navigating resources to set yourself up for success as a mother! Well have no fear, here is a robust and ever-changing list of all things Mama to get you started on your road to success!
Resources
Check out these links below.....
Social Programs & Resources in Central Vancouver Island (no-cost):
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Nanaimo
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Healthy Beginnings. For infants 0-6 months at Nanaimo health unit, 1665 Grant Ave. Facebook group “Nanaimo public health” for monthly calendar.
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Mother Goose. Through Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Check out Nanaimo’s Recreation Guide or visit www.nanaimo.ca “Recreation and Parks- Activity Guide”
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“Baby Time”. Vancouver Island Library. Different times at various library locations. Check out www.virl.bc.ca “Programs and Events” or pick up the Library Events guide at your local branch.
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“New Mom’s, Dad’s, and Babies (up to 6 months) and “Building better babies”. Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Health Centre. Provides childminding and transportation. Welcomes all ethnicities. Phone 250-753-6578.
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Ladysmith
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Healthy Beginnings. For infants 0-12 months at Ladysmith Community Health Centre: 1111-4th Ave. Rm 118.
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Mother Goose. Infant and Toddler classes (newborn to age 3). Facebook www.facebook.com/ladysmithmothergoose
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Autismbc community group. Offers monthly family meetings. E-mail ladysmith@autismbc.ca or Call Teresa at 1-888-437-0880 ext 106
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Parksville
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Baby and Me. Parksville Public Health. Family Place Parksville. Only available by referral to those who meet criteria for program.
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Tic Tak. Parksville. Through SOS (society of organized services). Website www.sosd69.com/component/zoo/item/tic-tac
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You Matter too - Mom Support Group (Parksville). Offered by the Nurture Collective. By donation. Website www.thenurturecollective.ca
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Mid-island babywearers. Facebook group and meet-ups.
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Online Resources to Learn More about your Matrescence Journey:
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COPE - The Center of Perinatal Excellence... WHERE DO I BEGIN? Australia has some things figured the f-out and Maternal health is high on the list. Visit their website for an arms -length list of resources to help guide you through your pregnancy and post-partum experience. https://www.cope.org.au/
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Fun fact: I found out about COPE through the one and only, power-Mama Nikki McCahon who specializes in matrescence education and has a great free resource (e-book) on her website you can download here https://www.nikkimccahon.com/discover-matrescence ​