Scroll for more information on the following resources:
- Babies Head Start
- BCAPOP Pregnancy Hub
- First Light Midwifery
- First Nations Health Authority – Maternal and Child Health
- Healthy Beginnings
- Healthy Care Pregnancy Program
- Hopewell Clinic and Pregnancy Center
- Mighty Oak Midwifery
- Outreach Support Worker
Babies Head Start- Provided by Interior Community Services
Outreach program for pregnant women from the point of conception through to six months postnatal. Services include individual and family support, group work, life skills training, and information and referral regarding community resources. Staffed by outreach workers, a nurse, and a nutritionist. Childcare and transportation can be provided. Offers free nutrition/vitamin supplements for participants in financial need. Pays particular attention to preventing low birthweight and FAS/FAE. Provides interpreters if required. Self-referrals welcome. Services provided in Kamloops and Chase.
Address: 396 Tranquille Road. Kamloops, BC. V2B 3G7
Phone: 250-554-3250
BCAPOP Pregnancy Hub
Registration is free to all pregnant, postpartum and newly parenting people with infants up to 12 months old who are residents of British Columbia. The Pregnancy HUB is a 12-month online perinatal program that offers participants unlimited access to local pregnancy outreach program and service referrals, an online library full of evidence-based information, a monthly newsletter, and access to online programming on topics related to pregnancy and early parenting such as:
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prenatal series and prenatal in a day class
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infant feeding support groups and classes
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parenting courses
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wellness and support groups
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pregnancy after loss classes
For more information about BCAPOP's Pregnancy Hub, contact:
Hayley Bentley, Program Coordinator
hayley@pregnancyhub.org or info@pregnancyhub.org
First Light Midwifery
Contact
Located at Interior Naturopathic & Wellness
754 Seymour Street Kamloops BC
V2C 2H3
P: (250) 374-1122F: (250) 434-8722firstlightmidwiferycare@gmail.com
First Nations Health Authority- Maternal and Child Health
FNHA has many resources surrounding maternal and child health on their website. This includes information on the Oral health initiative, Aboriginal Head Start, Jordans Principle, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). They also provide various traditional teaching and words of encouragement videos from Elders and Knowledge Keepers. FNHA also has an advice line for expectant mothers and new parents, guardians or caregivers of newborn babies in rural and remote First Nations communities in BC. Check out their website for more information.
Healthy Beginnings- Provided by Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
Works directly with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families with children from birth to age six who are living in conditions of risk. Focus is on improving health and social development. Offers a five-week series on learning infant massage. Services are available in Ashcroft, Barriere, Cache Creek, and Kamloops. Program is offered in partnership with Interior Community Services and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as a Community Action Program for Children (CAPC).
Address: 125 Palm Street. Kamloops, BC. V2B 8J7
Phone: 250-376-1296
Healthy Care Pregnancy Program- Provided by The Tree
Provides services to pregnant and newly parenting women who use or have used substances and are experiencing risks to their health and wellness. Provides wrap-around care for women and their families. An in-reach worker meets with women throughout their pregnancy and/or postpartum for up to seven months. The in-reach worker walks alongside perinatal women on their journey and supports them to gain access to basic needs, transition in and out of acute care, and connect with positive supports and resources in the community. Offered in partnership with the BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs.
Address: 657 Seymour Street. Kamloops, BC. V2C 2H2
T: 250-377-6890
Hopewell Pregnancy Care Centre and Clinic
Perinatal Outreach Program: This is peer support service aimed at helping women, and their families, prepare for the birth of their child, and their first year of life. Each client in the program is paired up with one of our client advocates who guides provides support and education to help them through their pregnancy and parenting journey. Pregnant and parenting (1st year) families can self-refer. Appointments are available Monday–Friday from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Blessings Boutiques: These boutiques offer free, gently used baby, children’s, and maternity items for those in need. We have three boutiques for families to browse: Newborn to 24 months, Size 2-6T, as well as Women’s & Maternity clothing. Initial intakes require an appointment. Appointments are not necessary after the initial intake.
Address: 429 Tranquille Road. Kamloops, BC. V2B 3G9
T: 250-376-4646, dial 2 to make an appointment
Interior Health: Healthy From The Start
Speak with a public health nurse for information and support to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy and have a healthy baby.
To register for Healthy From the Start:
Call the confidential toll-free phone line 1-855-868-7710 to speak to a public health nurse
or self refer using the form on the linked website
Mighty Oak Midwifery
Most of your prenatal and postpartum care will take place at our convenient location in Tudor Village at a cozy midwifery clinic that offers a comforting, supportive environment and a full range of prenatal and childbirth preparation services. During the first week after your baby is born, your midwife will provide in-home visits for maternal and newborn care, including breastfeeding support. Appointments with your midwife are 30-60 minutes so you have time to ask questions. Midwifery services are fully covered by your BC Care Card, including comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum for the mother and her newborn. No referral required. New client Forms available to fill out on the website.
1315 Summit Drive, Unit 503. Kamloops, BC. V2C 5R9
T: 250-377-8611
Outreach Support Worker - Provided by: Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS)
An outreach support worker provides free support services to help develop strong and healthy families. Aim is to increase healthy birth outcomes, enhance parenting skills, and support child development. Services include in-home support, teaching appropriate parenting skills, and behaviour management.
Contact Amy Lucciano for more information at fampres.ecd@kafs.ca.
Address: 125 Palm Street. Kamloops, BC. V2B 8J7
Phone: 250-376-1296