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NAVIGATE TO:
FIRST TRIMESTER RESOURCES
The first trimester can be a challenging time. Many people experience nausea and vomiting; anxiety about bleeding, and questions about genetic screening options.Below are a few links to reliable sources of information
Genetic Screening Options - check out the PSBC website for more information about your genetic screening options.
Nausea and Vomiting (morning sickness that might not be isolated to the morning)
The BCWH website has information to frequently asked questions
Blood Type in Pregnancy - Rh Factor
Bleeding in Pregnancy can be caused by many different reasons. Most people's biggest fear of miscarriage. While 10%-20% of all pregnancies can end in miscarriage, there are many other reasons for spotting or bleeding in pregnancy that are not related to miscarriage. If you have very light spotting, there is no cause for alarm. If you have heavy bleeding, please call the pager to discuss this with your midwife.
Ultrasound:
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At 8-12 weeks, an ultrasound is recommended to get the most accurate due date
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At 11-13 weeks, an ultrasound called a nuchal translucency screening is performed for those 35 and over, choosing the integrated prenatal genetic screening option
First Trimester
SECOND TRIMESTER RESOURCES
Gestational Diabetes Testing is recommended between 24-28wks in all pregnant people. Gestational diabetes often doesn't have symptoms, and managing it in pregnancy can reduce the risk of having an LGA (large for gestational age) baby and other complications.
Diabetes Canada Info Sheet
Health Link BC Information Page
Prenatal Classes - there are many options in the city and online. Earthside Birth offers a prenatal class run by a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Registered Nurse - please see our Calendar to Register!
A free online prenatal class option is run through the Pregnancy Hub
Ultrasound:
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At 18-22wks, an ultrasound is recommended as a detailed assessment of the fetal development as well as the placental location, amniotic fluid volume, and cervical length
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An ultrasound may be offered at other points in pregnancy, however some people will only have two ultrasounds in their entire pregnancy
Second Trimester
THIRD TRIMESTER RESOURCES
Your Midwives will have informed choice discussions with you about newborn procedures. Below are links to more information about these procedures:
Vitamin K
Newborn Screen
Bilirubin Screening
Hearing Screen
Congenital Heart Defect Screen
Victoria General Hospital Virtual Tour of labour and delivery unit
Third Trimester
POSTPARTUM RESOURCES
Postpartum
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If you are in crisis, please call the BC Mental Health Line at 310-6789, go to your local emergency department, or call 911
WEBSITES:
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services: www.bcmhsus.ca
Here to Help: www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Anxiety Canada: www.anxietycanada.com/articles/new-moms
BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions: Wellbeing www.wellbeing.gov.bc.ca
Mood Disorders Association BC: https://mdabc.net
FNHA Mental Health and Wellness Supports www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/ mental-health-and-wellness-supports
Métis Nation BC Mental Health Resources www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/ministries/mental-health-harm-reduction
ONLINE SELF HELP GUIDES:
Coping with Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy and following the Birth — BC Reproductive Mental Health Program: www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/specialized-services/reproductive-mental-health#
Resources Celebrating the Circle of Life Coming Back to Balance and Harmony: A guide to emotional health in pregnancy & early motherhood for Aboriginal women & their families: www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
A Self-Help Guide for Mothers: https://postpartum.org/publications-resources
COUNSELLORS:
Traci McGee MA, RMFT, RCC-ACS
(250) 885-6760
http://www.tracimcgee.ca
Nichole Fairbrother PhD, RPsych CACBT-ACTCC Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Founding Member Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry
(250) 519-5390, Ext 36320
nicholef@uvic.ca
https://bcchr.ca/our-research/researchers/results/Details/nichole-fairbrother
Jill Davoren, MSW
(250) 415-7575
Jill.SeaSideCounselling@gmail.com
http://www.seasidecounselling.com/about-jill.html
Erinn Doncaster BSW, MA, RSW, CCC, SEP Trauma, couple and perinatal counselling
(250) 538-8777
erinn@coherence-counselling.com
www.coherence-counselling.com
Theresa Gulliver RCC - perinatal focus
(250) 858-8049
http://theresagullivercounselling.com
Citizen Counselling - Sliding Scale Services
www.citizenscounselling.com
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Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Mental Health
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