Resources
Prenatal Resources
Please note that some resources (noted with an asterisk*) may contain affiliate links or codes. Should you wish to purchase items based on my recommendations that I genuinely love, I earn a small commission to support my business.
Baby/Child Safety
- Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) (Across Canada) - Car seat safety, finding a car seat technician, getting certified as a tech
- ConsumerNotice.org - Babyproofing Essentials: How to Make Your Home Safe
- Safe Beginnings - Baby/toddler safety, first aid training, injury prevention, etc.
- SaferSeats - BC-based car seat safety resource and technician network in the Lower Mainland
- Vancouver and Fraser Valley Car Seat Safety (Facebook Group) - Community resource for car seat safety enthusiasts and techs to support in car seat troubleshooting
- Vancouver Island Car Seat Technicians - Fantastic resources on tips/tricks, reviews on car seats in Canada from certified car seat techs
Baby Registry Ideas
Gift card Ideas (baby will always get a ton of stuff from family/other parent-pals, but consider including things on your registry that will help take care of YOU as new parents):
- UberEats
- FreshPrep
- Local Home Cleaners
- Amazon
- Costco / Grocery stores that do online delivery
- Starbucks
- Straight up cash (while it may not be “glamorous”, having the flexibility in buying things on the go is always helpful!)
Baby Care / Babywearing
- The Babywearing Club - Karla Castro, Babywearing Coach
- Baby Care Basics - Virtual Workshops (South Community Birthing Program)
- Baby Care Essentials (Amazon)*
- Baby Prep Prenatal Sessions - In-person workshops, Vancouver
- Pregnancy Vancouver (List of Prenatal classes throughout Vancouver and Lower Mainland Vancouver)
Birthing Centres / Midwifery Practices
- South Community Birthing Program - Vancouver, BC
- Pacific Midwifery Practice - Vancouver, BC
- Surrey Mama Midwifery - Surrey, BC
- Westside Midwives - Vancouver, BC
- Pomegranate Community Midwives - Vancouver, BC
- Tri-City Midwives - Coquitlam, BC
Holistic Health Practitioners
- Lisa Matsuzaki, R.Ac., R.TCM.P, Acupuncturist & Herbalist - The Village Community Acupuncture
- Dr. Arica SY Zhong, R.Ac., R.TCMP, DAOM - Good Vibes TCM
- Sarah Jane Swartz, RCC - Sarah Jane Swartz Counselling
- Danielle Schroeder, MA, RCC - South Community Birth Program and South Hill Family Centre
- The Cheerful Pelvis - Vancouver, BC
- Bump Physio & Co. - Langley & Port Moody, BC
Lactation Support / Infant Feeding
- Global Health Media (Breast/Chestfeeding Videos)
- La Leche League Canada (Finding Local Help)
- Vicky Tra, BScN, RN, Lactation Consultant (please contact me for referral)
- Human Milk 4 Human Babies BC (Community Facebook group to donate/request for human milk for full-term, healthy babies)
- DrugWatch: Infant Feeding Resources - Breastfeeding vs Formula, Baby Formula
- Perinatal Services BC: Infant Formula Resource (PDF)
Maternity / Birth / Family Photography
- Perlla Fascoway - Perlla Photography (Vancouver, BC)
Maternity Fashion/Care Products
- Nursing Queen (nursing clothes that don’t look frumpy!)
- The Mumsie (bonus babywearing attire!)
- Knix (best nursing garments/tank tops)
- bellies inc. (pre/postnatal, pelvic floor support products - use promo code 'LYNNSHINTO' for 10% off)*
Pediatric Healthcare Resources
Pregnancy (Audio) Books / Podcasts
- Recommended Books on Amazon* (Also some available on Audible)
- Dear Doula with Brandi Jordan (Spotify Podcast)
Prenatal Fitness / Wellness
- Yoga with Adriene (YouTube)
- Built to Birth - Bridget Teyler (YouTube)
Postpartum Resources
Baby Play / Activities Around the City
- Richmond Family Place Play & Learn Drop-ins - Richmond, BC - Main Office, Steveston and Hamilton
- Chorus and Clouds - Vancouver, BC
- Music with Marnie - Kitsilano & Mount Pleasant Community Centre
- Little Beans Play Cafe - Port Moody, BC
Baby Sleep Resources
- Sleep & Sew with Alyssa Blask Campbell (Podcast)
- Sharlene Aguilar (Bi-lingual (French/English-speaking) doula/sleep consultant!) - Online/Virtual Support
Lactation Support / Infant Feeding
- Global Health Media (Breast/Chestfeeding Videos)
- La Leche League Canada (Finding Local Help)
- Vicky Tra, BScN, RN, Lactation Consultant (please contact me for referral)
- Human Milk 4 Human Babies BC (Community Facebook group to donate/request for human milk for full-term, healthy babies)
- DrugWatch: Infant Feeding Resources - Breastfeeding vs Formula, Baby Formula
- Perinatal Services BC: Infant Formula Resource (PDF)
Parent Support Groups
- Pacific Postpartum Society — Vancouver + Virtual (Zoom Sessions)
Postpartum Care (for Parents & Baby)
- South Community Birthing Program (SCBP)’s Weekly Postpartum Virtual Drop-ins (Free! + No need to be a patient of SCBP to attend)
- Michelle Peltier - Monarch Mothering Placenta Encapsulation
Holistic Health Practitioners
- Lisa Matsuzaki, R.Ac., R.TCM.P, Acupuncturist & Herbalist - The Village Community Acupuncture
- Sarah Jane Swartz, RCC - Sarah Jane Swartz Counselling
- Danielle Schroeder, MA, RCC - South Community Birth Program and South Hill Family Centre
- The Cheerful Pelvis - Vancouver, BC
- Bump Physio & Co. - Langley & Port Moody, BC
