.png)
Susan Ogilvy (She/Her)
Doula & Perinatal Educator
Serving Kamloops & Surrounding Areas
Resources
Sometimes we need a little help from people outside our circle.
Medical Wellness
​
BC Nurse Line
24/7 toll free helpline related to health and wellness.
Call 8-1-1 any time (24 hours) to speak with a nurse from anywhere in BC.
Crisis Line
Call 1-800-784-2433 any time (24 hours) if you feel distressed and need immediate help.
Engage Health
Our mission is to provide healthcare that is respectful, comfortable, high quality, and evidence-informed.
http://www.engagehealthkamloops.com/
Hopewell Clinic & Pregnancy Care Center
Pregnancy education, resources, and support
https://www.hopewellkamloops.ca/
Inspire Chiropractic & Wellness Studio
Pediatric & Prenatal Chiropractic Care
https://www.inspirechiropractickamloops.com
Kamloops Active Health
Comprehensive Care for Optimal Health and Performance
Chiropractic, Registered Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiology
https://kamloopsactivehealth.ca/
Kamloops Integrated Wellness
Full circle healing arts, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, naturopathy
https://kamloopsintegratedwellness.ca/
Midwives Association of BC
Public education about midwifery & a midwife directory for BC
Mighty Oak Midwifery
Independent practitioners registered and licensed with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives
https://mightyoakmidwifery.ca/
Sage Hills Community midwives
Experts in facilitating healthy pregnancy and birth
Thompson Region Family Obstetrics
Family Physicians providing maternity care in Kamloops
Total Health Clinic
Offering a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach built to meet your wellness goals
https://www.totalhealthclinic.ca/
Wild Roots Acupuncture
Mother warming and postpartum care
Fertility and awareness
https://www.wildrootsclinic.com/
Mental Wellness
​
Dragonfly Counselling
Individual & family therapy
http://www.dragonflycounseling.ca/
Sandstone Counselling
Counselors experienced in pregnancy and post-partum mental health
Synergy Counselling
Counselors experienced in pregnancy and postpartum mental health
https://www.synergycounselling.ca/services/postpartum-prenatal-reproductive/
Pregnancy & Postpartum Resources
​
Baby’s Head Start
Supports and programs for mothers/families who may need more social support
https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/child-family/babys-head-start
Evidence-Based Birth
Non-biased source for pregnancy & birth Information
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Family Tree Family Center
Offering family drop-in sessions
Mothers recovery support and mentorship
First Nations Health Authority – Health through wellness
Maternal, Child and Family Health
https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/maternal-child-and-family-health
First Steps
Prenatal program for young mothers who have not yet graduated high school.
https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/child-family/first-steps
Healthy Beginnings
Prenatal and postnatal groups by the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
https://www.kafs.ca/early-years-programs
Interior Health Prenatal Program
Early Pre-natal care via public health
1-855-868-7710
Kamloops Youth Clinic
Options for sexual health including birth control and pregnancy testing
1-800-739-7367 / 250-851-7300
https://smartsexresource.com/get-tested/clinic-finder/kamloops-youth-clinic
SmartMom
Free text-messaging prenatal education program
https://www.smartmomcanada.ca/
The Healthy Pregnancy Guide
Important facts and questions related to a healthy pregnancy
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Buddy Tool
Web-based app full of tips, tools, videos, and more to help with breastfeeding
https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/breastfeeding-buddy
Breastfeeding Matters in Kamloops
Resource pages and videos, campaigns for further breastfeeding support
https://breastfeedingmattersinkamloops.ca/
Kamloops Breastfeeding Services
Lactation consultant services
Breastfeeding resources
http://www.kamloopsbreastfeeding.com/
La Leche League
Provides support for pregnant women, new parents and beyond.
https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-kamloops
Family Resources
Family Tree Family Center
Offering family drop-in sessions
Mothers recovery support and mentorship
Interior Community Services
Non-profit accredited multi service agency currently offering 17 child & family programs
250-554-3134
Kamloops Food Bank
Monthly access to non-perishable hampers
Weekly access to a baby bank, bread, produce & dairy.
https://www.kamloopsfoodbank.org/
Strong Start Playgroups
Playgroups for children aged 0-6yrs
https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/strongstart.aspx
The Modern Family Boutique
Natural parenting items, baby carriers, and nursing products
https://www.modernfamilyboutique.com/
Travellin Tots
Specializing in quality and affordable baby equipment rentals
https://www.travellintots.com/
Y Women's Shelter
For a safe refuge, support for women and children, 24/7 phone support, referrals to community resources, and more.
https://www.kamloopsy.org/vawiss.htm
250-374-6162