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Nurturing community and personal well being through the mind-body connection.

Empowering women through their matrescence journey.

Yoga at Home

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

    • Healthy Beginnings. For infants 0-6 months at Nanaimo health unit, 1665 Grant Ave. Facebook group “Nanaimo public health” for monthly calendar.

    • Mother Goose. Through Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Check out Nanaimo’s Recreation Guide or visit www.nanaimo.ca “Recreation and Parks- Activity Guide”

    • “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.

    • “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.

  • Ladysmith

    • Healthy Beginnings. For infants 0-12 months at Ladysmith Community Health Centre: 1111-4th Ave. Rm 118.

    • Mother Goose. Infant and Toddler classes (newborn to age 3). Facebook www.facebook.com/ladysmithmothergoose

    • Autismbc community group. Offers monthly family meetings. E-mail ladysmith@autismbc.ca or Call Teresa at 1-888-437-0880 ext 106

  • Parksville

    • Baby and Me. Parksville Public Health. Family Place Parksville. Only available by referral to those who meet criteria for program.

    • Tic Tak. Parksville. Through SOS (society of organized services). Website www.sosd69.com/component/zoo/item/tic-tac

    • You Matter too - Mom Support Group (Parksville). Offered by the Nurture Collective. By donation. Website www.thenurturecollective.ca

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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/

  • 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 â€‹

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