Life with a new baby
Information and resources to support you after giving birth
We want to make sure that you have the information and resources you need once you and your baby have been discharged from the Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn Centre.
Feeding your baby
Before you leave the hospital, you need to feel comfortable with the plan for feeding your baby. Your nurse, midwife or one of our lactation consultants will help you create a feeding plan and tell you about resources in your community.
Parenthood meetups
The Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn program offers weekly parenthood meet-ups via Zoom. These one-hour long sessions are open to all parents and are free of charge. Hosted by nurses and other health care professionals, the sessions are held every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Recent topics include:
- Infant feeding
- Infant safety and first aid
- Postpartum mental wellness
- Developmental milestones and play
- Common baby concerns
- Introducing solids
Email prenatalclasses@providencehealth.bc.ca to sign up or follow @BornatSPH on Instagram. Once you receive the Zoom link, you can drop in to any session.
Postpartum depression
Up to 80 per cent of new birthing parents will experience what is known as the “baby blues”. This low mood, which can make you feel incredibly sad, tearful and emotional, is a response to the physiological and hormonal changes happening in your body. It typically occurs in the first two weeks after your baby is born.
If this low mood extends beyond two weeks and starts to impact your ability to function, you might be experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder like postpartum depression, and you should see your health-care provider. They can refer you to a counsellor, Providence Healthcare’s reproductive mental health clinic, or other community resources.