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HUB PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Upcoming events

    • May 20, 2022
    • April 28, 2023
    • 49 sessions
    • virtual/live
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    Mothers for Recovery: A Weekly Drop-in Virtual Support Group

    facilitated by: Amy Greene, Peer Facilitator & Vanessa Hitchcock, RCC

    Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am PT | zoom

    The Pregnancy HUB is so excited to partner with Pathways to Healing to sponsor a virtual Mothers for Recovery Group that has already been well established in the Comox Valley.

    This group is open to all pregnant, postpartum and parenting people who identify as Mothers and have used or are using substances.

    The group is co-facilitated by a mother with lived experience and a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

    For more information contact Amy at MFR@pregnancyhub.org


    About the co-facilitators

    Amy Greene, Peer Facilitator


    My name is Amy I am a mother of a teenage boy. I am the Peer 
    Facilitator of this Mother for Recovery (MFR) Support Group and I am located in the Comox Valley. I have been a part of MFR groups for over 13 years. I absolutely love this group and the safe space with connections MFR has provided for me in my recovery.


    Vanessa Hitchcock, RCC


    As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I have a passion for perinatal 
    and maternal mental health. With a prioritization on supporting early healthy attachment, since 2018 I have focused much of my practice on perinatal substance use. In addition to a specialization in trauma, and an understanding of its potential influence on long-term global functioning, I bring a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, and gender inclusivity, into the work that I do.


    • November 22, 2022
    • April 30, 2023
    • virtual
    • 0
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    Virtual Perinatal Counselling
    provided by:  Jamie Malloff, MA Counselling Psychology Practicum Student, RN, IBCLC, PMH-C


    Virtual counselling is available to all HUB participants (partners and Dads too!) until April 2023.

    Limited spaces available.

    Register for next steps and to receive the contact information so you can schedule a virtual session directly with Jamie Malloff.

    About Jamie Malloff and the perinatal counselling sessions

    Jamie Malloff, MA Counselling Psychology Practicum Student, RN, IBCLC, PMH-C

    I am completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology focused on helping those in the pregnancy and postpartum periods. My other profession includes working as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery and also support families as a Lactation Consultant. I have completed additional training in helping families through the often difficult and uncertain time of becoming parents and all that accompanies this transition.

    I believe in forming authentic and empathetic partnerships and that through knowledge, growth and self-care we can work collaboratively on your mental well-being. I am open to supporting all people on their wellness journey in areas including maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, navigating the transition to parenthood and frontline workers supporting the perinatal population.

    I am offering virtual therapy sessions for adult individuals.  I have flexible daytime, evening, and weekend availability. Counselling sessions will be provided over OWL. The Owl Practice platform is a secure encrypted PHIPA compliant  web-based practice system. 

    • January 06, 2023
    • March 31, 2023
    • 13 sessions
    • zoom
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    Weekly Virtual Lactation Ca (drop-in)

    facilitated by: Colleen Bunbury, IBCLC 

    Fridays 10am - 11am PT | zoom
    starts: January 6th | ends: March 31st

    About the Lactation Café
    Join this informal conversation that will focus on enhancing your lactation and infant feeding experience. Facilitated by Colleen Bunbury, a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, this virtual drop-in support group will seek to answer your questions, offer information and support your journey through infant feeding.  Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they find helpful.  All pregnant and newly parenting families welcome.


    Topics may include:

    • Preparing to breastfeed/chestfeed
    • Getting off to a good start
    • What is a good latch?
    • Addressing challenges
    • Balancing your milk supply
    • Harm reduction and infant feeding
    • Adding solid foods to their diet
    •  Extended breastfeeding/chestfeeding
    • Gentle weaning

    These sessions will not be recorded for the confidentiality and privacy of the participants.  

    About the facilitator
    Colleen Bunbury, IBCLC is a Pregnancy Worker, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She is passionate about supporting families with Infant feeding, birth and parenting and has been serving in this capacity for 15 years. When not engaged in this important work, she enjoys spending time with her family, including many pets, gardening, volunteering, and reading.

    • April 05, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Childbirth is a transformative experience that profoundly impacts birthing people and their families. Learn how the birth process works, gain confidence in your body’s abilities, and develop practical tools for preparing your mind and body to give birth.

    Feel free to bring a partner or support person so they will feel more confident and prepared to provide support throughout the birth experience.

    Topics covered include:

    • understanding reproductive anatomy and hormones
    • working with and reducing fear
    • the stages and phases of the birth process
    • preparing your mind and body for birth

    Because each group of participants is unique and brings their own lived experience, the class is adaptable to your questions.

    HUB Facilitator: Morgan Glover, Childbirth Educator (CBE) & Doula

    headshot photo of Morgan Glover

    Morgan Glover (she/her) is a certified childbirth educator, doula, and parent with experience supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Morgan believes that each birth can be a transformative and healing experience that is unique for everyone. Morgan provides evidence-based information and is committed to continued learning and development in the perinatal field. 
    • April 12, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Childbirth is a physically strenuous, emotionally vulnerable, and often long-lasting experience made more manageable and fulfilling with good support, comfort measures, and coping skills you can reach for in times of need. Learn about various tools and techniques to help you achieve a more satisfying experience.

    Feel free to bring a partner or support person so they will feel more confident and prepared to provide support throughout the birth experience.

    Topics covered include:

    • ·       non-pharmacological comfort measures
    • ·       pharmacological comfort measures
    • ·       coping skills for navigating birth
    • ·       how to be a great birth partner or support person

    Because each group of participants is unique and brings their own lived experience, the class is adaptable to your questions.

    HUB Facilitator: Morgan Glover, Childbirth Educator (CBE) & Doula

    headshot photo of Morgan Glover

    Morgan Glover (she/her) is a certified childbirth educator, doula, and parent with experience supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Morgan believes that each birth can be a transformative and healing experience that is unique for everyone. Morgan provides evidence-based information and is committed to continued learning and development in the perinatal field. 
    • April 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Childbirth is an experience that comes with many choices and decisions for the birthing person to make. Learn about the evidence and benefits vs. risks of medical procedures commonly used in maternity care and how developing a birth plan can facilitate learning and foster communication with your care team. 

    Feel free to bring a partner or support person so they will feel more confident and prepared to provide support throughout the birth experience.

    Topics covered include:

    ·       informed choice and decision making
    ·       special circumstances and medical procedures
    ·       cesarean birth
    ·       birth plans and other communication tools

    Because each group of participants is unique and brings their own lived experience, the class is adaptable to your questions.

    HUB Facilitator: Morgan Glover, Childbirth Educator (CBE) & Doula

    headshot photo of Morgan Glover

    Morgan Glover (she/her) is a certified childbirth educator, doula, and parent with experience supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Morgan believes that each birth can be a transformative and healing experience that is unique for everyone. Morgan provides evidence-based information and is committed to continued learning and development in the perinatal field. 
    • April 26, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    The first few weeks of parenthood are a unique time with many new experiences, challenges, and unknowns. Learn the essentials of caring for your newborn and yourself; and practical tools that support healing and promote a more peaceful and enjoyable postpartum time.

    Feel free to bring your partner or support people so that they will be better prepared to navigate new parenthood and postpartum with you.

    • ·       the first hour after birth
    • ·       newborn medical procedures
    • ·       feeding and caring for your newborn
    • ·       newborn appearance, behaviour, and sleep
    • ·       healing and adjustments for new parents
    • ·       planning for postpartum

    Because each group of participants is unique and brings their own lived experience, the class is adaptable to your questions.

    HUB Facilitator: Morgan Glover, Childbirth Educator (CBE) & Doula

    headshot photo of Morgan Glover

    Morgan Glover (she/her) is a certified childbirth educator, doula, and parent with experience supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Morgan believes that each birth can be a transformative and healing experience that is unique for everyone. Morgan provides evidence-based information and is committed to continued learning and development in the perinatal field. 

The Pregnancy HUB is a program hosted by BCAPOP.

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

   

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