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• Weekly Mothers For Recovery Virtual Support Group (drop-in)

  • Start
    May 20, 2022
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  • End
    April 28, 2023
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  • Schedule
    49 sessions
  • Location
    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.

  
  

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• Virtual Perinatal Counselling

  • Start
    November 22, 2022
  • End
    April 30, 2023
  • Location
    virtual
  • Spaces left
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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. 

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• Weekly Virtual Lactation Cafe (drop-in)

  • Start
    January 06, 2023
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  • End
    March 31, 2023
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    zoom

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  Weekly Virtual Lactation Café (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.

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• The Childbirth Process: A Virtual Prenatal Class

  • When
    April 05, 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  

  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. 
  

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• Comfort Measures & Coping Skills: A Virtual Prenatal Class

  • When
    April 12, 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  

  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. 
  

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• Informed Choice & Medical Procedures in Childbirth: A Virtual Prenatal Class

  • When
    April 19, 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  

  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. 
  

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• The Early Weeks of New Parenthood: A Virtual Class for New and Expecting Parents

  • When
    April 26, 2023
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  

  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. 
  

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