Take a look at some of the services that Kamloops has to offer for pregnant women and new mothers.
This page is meant as an opportunity to explore the resources in community. TRFO does not specifically endorse any of these resources or services, nor do we take any responsibility for their credentials, the content of their websites, or any interaction you may have with them.
Interior Health also has information about the specifics of pregnancy and delivery in the region:
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/HavingABaby/Pages/default.aspx
Prenatal Classes and Education
Family Tree Services
Supports and programs for mothers/families who may need more social supports, including programs for mothers struggling with substance use.
Free for eligible women
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
Website with information for women with pregnancy complications, as well as other general information.
Free website
Baby’s Head Start
Supports and programs for mothers/families who may need more social supports. Through Interior Community Services.
Free for eligible women
Stork to Cradle Doula
Private and group prenatal classes, as well as doula services, postpartum support, and birth photography.
Cost associated
First Steps
Prenatal program for young mothers who have not yet graduated high school. Through Interior Community Services.
Free for eligible women
New Beginnings
Private prenatal classes, as well as aquatic pregnancy exercise classes
Cost associated
Smart Mom Messaging Program
Free text message program to send you you information and tips for your pregnancy. BC based program.
Free program.
Physiotherapy and Massage
Resolve Health
Prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy, massage therapy, counselling
Alive and Well Massage Therapy
Prenatal and infant massage
Dimensional Registered Massage and Wellness
Prenatal massage therapy, prenatal yoga
Kinetic Energy Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Prenatal and postnatal massage
Kamloops Integrated Wellness
Prenatal massage therapy
Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Classes
Yoga Loft
Prenatal yoga classes; labor and birth preparation yoga classes
BARRE Kamloops
Prental and postnatal barre classes
Kamloops Hot Yoga
Non-heated prenatal yoga classes
Ladies Only Fitness
Prenatal and postnatal fitness classes and personal training
Stroller Fit
Post-natal fitness circuit. Prenatal classes sometimes available
Counselling and Social Supports
Sandstone Counselling Kamloops
Local counselling in Kamloops with counselors experienced in pregnancy and post-partum mental health issues
Synergy Counselling Kamloops
Local counselling in Kamloops with counselors experienced in pregnancy and post-partum mental health issues
Resolve Health Kamloops
Local counselling in Kamloops with counselors experienced in pregnancy and post-partum mental health issues
Healthy Beginnings
Prenatal and postnatal groups by the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
Kamloops Family Resources Society
Programs for mothers and families, including specific groups for mothers with current or past substance use
Baby's Head Start
Prenatal and postnatal groups by Interior Community Services
Breastfeeding Supports and Resources
Breastfeeding Matters in Kamloops
Resource pages and videos, campaigns for further breastfeeding support in Kamloops
Kamloops Breastfeeding Services
Lactation consultant services, resources on breastfeeding
La Leche League Canada
Local support group for breastfeeding with experienced parents, further resources on their website
Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic
Access to lactation consultants (free) and public health nurses at 519 Columbia St, Monday 1:00-3:30pm; Thursday 9:00-11:30am. Usually drop-in, by appointment during COVID-19 outbreak.
Call 250-851-7300