Registered Midwives in the Comox Valley

Question 1

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

Answer

Canada's Food Guide Staying Healthy on a Vegetarian Diet Healthy Eating Guidelines Folate and Folic Acid in Pregnancy Facts about Folate Healthy Weight Gain Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy Iron Deficiency Anaemia & You Food Sources of Iron Comparison Guide for Iron Supplements Food Sources of Calcium Guidelines for Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise & Pregnancy Kegel Exercises Free Online Yoga Videos

Question 2

PRENATAL TESTING AND DECISIONS

Answer

Prenatal Genetic Screening Program Prenatal Genetic Screening Decision Tool Prenatal Genetic Screening Visual Aid Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy The Rh Factor When You Need Rh Immune Globulin (WinRho) Immunizations During Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Visual Tools Gestational Diabetes Screening: The Evidence Induction for Gestational Diabetes Group B Strep Visual Tools Group B Strep: The Evidence Post Dates Pregnancy Pregnancy Beyond 40 & Induction of Labour The Third Stage of Labour Vitamin K & Your Newborn Vitamin K: The Evidence CPS Position Statement on Circumcision Circumcision: The Evidence

Question 3

COMMON DISCOMFORTS IN PREGNANCY

Answer

Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy Remedies for Minor Discomforts of Pregnancy Massage Therapy During Pregnancy Physiotherapy Advice During Pregnancy Pregnancy and Sleep

Question 4

COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY

Answer

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Living With Gestational Diabetes Preterm Labour Signs & Symptoms Obesity & Pregnancy

Question 5

GENERAL PREGNANCY INFORMATION

Answer

SOGC Pregnancy Info Sex During Pregnancy Travel Safety During Pregnancy Fetal Movement Counting Multiples Pregnancy & Parenthood Pregnancy and Dental Health Working During Pregnancy PSBC Prenatal Care Checklist

Question 6

MEDICATION & DISEASE EXPOSURE

Answer

MotherToBaby Cannabis Use During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding 8 Things You Need to Know about Cannabis, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Quit Smoking Motherisk Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Decision Aid Alcohol & Drug Use in Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis Parvovirus (Fifth Disease) Zika Virus: CDC Guide Vaccinations & Pregnancy Cold Medicine in Pregnancy

Question 7

PREGNANCY LOSS

Answer

Miscarriage - Health Link BC Miscarriage - SOGC Pregnancy & Infant Loss Network Pregnancy Loss Resources Grace Baby Loss Support Group Mothering Your Heart Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Clinic

Question 8

ONLINE PRENATAL EDUCATION

Answer

Prenatal Class Part 1: Prenatal Prenatal Class Part 2: Labour and Birth Prenatal Class Part 3: Postnatal It Starts With Birth Online Classes

Question 9

CHOICE OF BIRTHPLACE

Answer

Choice of Birthplace: Your First Birth Choice of Birthplace: Your Second or Later Birth I Want a Healthy Vaginal Birth Home or Hospital? (TED Talk) Choosing Home Birth (video) Planned Place of Birth Handbook CAM Position Statement on Home Birth SOGC Statement on Planned Home Birth Evidence on Home Birth Safety Waterbirth: The Evidence Seven Secrets of Successful Waterbirth

Question 10

CHOICES AFTER CESAREAN BIRTH

Answer

Cesarean Birth Vaginal Birth after Cesarean in BC Thinking about VBAC: Deciding What's Right for Me Ideas for the Best Cesarean Possible CMBC Policy Statement on Planned VBAC BC Power to Push Campaign An Unnecessary Cut? (Video)

Question 11

BREECH BIRTH

Answer

If Your Baby is Breech I Have a Butt-Down Baby! Moxibustion (Video) Dr. Andrew Kotaska on Breech Birth (Video) Making Choices Decision Aid External Cephalic Version

Question 12

LABOUR PREPARATION

Answer

Tell Me a Good Birth Story Penny Simkin: Nurturing Positive Birth Memories Since 1968 Optimal Fetal Positioning When Labour Starts: Early Labour Perineal Massage 10 Hints to Help You With Labour and Birth Comfort in Labour Pain Relief Options During Labour Your Guide to Labour & BIrth TENS During Labour

Question 13

DOULAS

Answer

Comox Valley Doulas Doulas for Aboriginal Families: Grant Program Doula Services Association of BC DONA International The Evidence for Doulas

Question 14

BIRTH COMPLICATIONS

Answer

Assisted Vaginal Birth Shoulder Dystocia C-Section: What You Need to Know Life After Postpartum Hemorrhage Stillbirth & Newborn Loss

Question 15

BIRTH VIDEOS & PODCASTS

Answer

Ceci Jane (YouTube Channel) Sibling Preparation Videos Home Water Birth with Midwives Apple Blossom Families Scheduled Cesarean Birth TED Talks When You're Expecting The Spirit of Birth: Aboriginal Documentary Evidence Based Birth Podcast Rock Star Birth Radio

Question 16

PLUM CLIENT HANDOUTS

Answer

COVID-19 and Your Care with Plum Midwifery - updated June 16 2020 COVID-19 FAQ for Pregnant Families in the Comox Valley - updated June 4 2020 Welcome to Plum Midwifery When to Call the Midwife Students at Plum Midwifery Remedies for Common Discomforts in Pregnancy Preferences for This Birth Supplies for a Planned Home Birth Preparation for Labour, Birth and Postpartum Postpartum Care of Mother and Baby Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Log CMBC Client Evaluation

Question 17

MIDWIFERY

Answer

About Midwifery in BC CAM Position Statement on Midwifery and Normal Birth Midwifery Scope and Model of Practice Philosophy of Care Policy on Informed Choice Indications for Discussion, Consultation and Transfer of Care Indigenous Families LGBTQIA2S Care Immigrant and Refugee Care Rural and Remote Midwifery Care

Question 18

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Answer

College of Midwives of BC Midwives Association of British Columbia UBC Midwifery Program Canadian Association of Midwives International Confederation of Midwives The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Canadian Paediatric Society

Question 19

PARENTING

Answer

Safer Sleep for My Baby Safe Sleep Seven Children's Sleep Guide The Wonder Weeks Tummy Time The Benefits of Babywearing Safe Babywearing Guidelines Caring for Kids A Parent's Guide to Vaccination LGBTQ Parenting Network Fathering Peer Parenting Support Parent Support Services Society of BC

Question 20

INFANT FEEDING

Answer

CAM Statement on Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Basics Breastfeeding Your Newborn Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk? Hand Expression of Breastmilk Hands-On Pumping Technique Breastmilk Storage & Handling Supplemental Nursing System La Leche League Canada KellyMom Feeding Your Baby Transgender Feeding Guide to Bottle Feeding How Much Formula to Prepare Breastfeeding Basics (video) Your Baby Knows How to Latch On (video) Dr. Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Breastfeeding Dr. Jack Newman's Breastfeeding Videos Laid-Back Breastfeeding Rhythmic Movements for Breastfeeding Difficulties International Breastfeeding Centre (information sheets) WHO Growth Chart for Breastfed Boys WHO Growth Chart for Breastfed Girls LactMed Database Breastfeeding After Breast and Nipple Surgery Tongue Tie: From Confusion to Clarity Natural Remedies for Mastitis BC Women's Provincial Milk Bank Human Milk 4 Human Babies - Vancouver Island

Question 21

NEWBORNS

Answer

The Early Days Normal Newborn Behaviour Normal Newborn Stool Chart Vitamin D Newborn Jaundice Newborn Skin Conditions BC Early Hearing Program Umbilical Cord Care Umbilical Granuloma in Babies The Period of PURPLE Crying Colic and Crying Hip-Healthy Swaddling Circumcision Information for Parents Care of the Uncircumcised Penis Tongue Tie, Lip Tie & Releases Online Birth Registration

Question 22

POSTPARTUM

Answer

The First Six Weeks Postpartum Caring For Yourself After Birth Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression Notice for Visitors (Door Sign) Four Easy Postpartum Exercises Caring For Baby and Yourself 20 Stress Busters for New Mothers Maternity & Parental Benefits Pacific Postpartum Support Society

Question 23

SEX AND CONTRACEPTION

Answer

Sex After Childbirth Postpartum Contraception Contraception Methods Booklet Fertility Awareness Methods

Question 24

MENTAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCY

Answer

Reproductive Mental Health Program Coping With Depression Coping With Anxiety AnxietyBC - Pregnancy Depression During Pregnancy Bounce Back BC BC Crisis Centre North Island Regional Eating Disorders Program

Question 25

ABUSE & VIOLENCE

Answer

Domestic Violence & Abuse Comox Valley Transition Society

Question 26

SUBSTANCE USE

Answer

Substance Use in Pregnancy Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Use

Question 27

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

Answer

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Postpartum Support International Coping with Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Here to Help Online Screening CBT for Depression CBT for Anxiety Self-care Program for Depression & Anxiety

Question 28

GRIEF & LOSS

Answer

Grief & Grieving Children, Teens & Loss Surviving the Death of a Baby Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Question 29

BIRTH TRAUMA

Answer

Birth Trauma Counseling Birth Trauma Association Solace for Mothers

Question 30

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Answer

24/7 BC Crisis Line

Question 31

PARENTING AND PLAY

Answer

Valley Child StrongStart BC Comox Valley Child Development Association Courtenay Recreation: Early Years MamaCentric Cumberland Black Creek Parent & Peanut Healthy Families Program Comox Valley Twins & Multiples Young Parents Program Kindermusik

Question 32

FOR INDIGENOUS FAMILIES

Answer

Doulas for Aboriginal Families Early Years Aboriginal Program K'omoks First Nation Precious Beginnings Wachiay Friendship Centre Programs Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry Valley Child Indigenous Resources First Nations Health Authority

Question 33

AFTER A LOSS

Answer

Grace Baby Loss Support Group Comox Valley Hospice Society Piercy's-Mt Washington Funeral Home

Question 34

NUTRITION

Answer

Comox Valley Food Bank Women's Drop in Lunch (Transition Society) Farmer's Market Nutrition Coupon Program Healthy Babies Prenatal Nutrition Program

Question 35

ADDICTIONS & CRISIS CARE

Answer

Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Use Orientation to Child, Youth and Family Services Health Connections Clinic Vancouver Island Crisis Phone Line Vancouver Island Crisis Text Line Crisis Nurse at Comox Valley Hospital Emergency Housing

Question 36

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROVIDERS

Answer

Find a Family Doctor in the Comox Valley Nourish Wellness Panacea Massage & Wellness The Grove Health & Wellness Mamatoto Counselling Comox Valley Acupuncture Vancouver Island Osteopathy Comox Valley Reflexology Craniosacral Therapy Cumberland Physio & Yoga Cumberland Village Wellness Comox Physiotherapy Courtenay Family Chiropractic Dr. Lisa Lundy (TCM/acupuncture)

Question 37

BREASTFEEDING

Answer

Comox Valley Public Health Breastfeeding Drop-In La Leche League Telephone Support Private IBCLC Carol Venters

Question 38

DOULAS

Answer

Comox Valley Doulas In Bloom Births Pamela Tessman Birthing Freedom

Pregnancy

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

PRENATAL TESTING AND DECISIONS

COMMON DISCOMFORTS IN PREGNANCY

COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY

GENERAL PREGNANCY INFORMATION

MEDICATION & DISEASE EXPOSURE

PREGNANCY LOSS

Labour and Birth

ONLINE PRENATAL EDUCATION

CHOICE OF BIRTHPLACE

CHOICES AFTER CESAREAN BIRTH

BREECH BIRTH

LABOUR PREPARATION

DOULAS

BIRTH COMPLICATIONS

BIRTH VIDEOS & PODCASTS

Plum Client Handouts

PLUM CLIENT HANDOUTS

Midwifery

MIDWIFERY

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Postpartum

PARENTING

INFANT FEEDING

NEWBORNS

POSTPARTUM

SEX AND CONTRACEPTION

Mental Health and Support

MENTAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCY

ABUSE & VIOLENCE

SUBSTANCE USE

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

GRIEF & LOSS

BIRTH TRAUMA

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Local Resources

PARENTING AND PLAY

FOR INDIGENOUS FAMILIES

AFTER A LOSS

NUTRITION

ADDICTIONS & CRISIS CARE

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROVIDERS

BREASTFEEDING

DOULAS

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION