PG Doula Group

10/27/2025

Today’s topic centers around a book written by my guest, Dr. Margo Lowy. She has researched and written about maternal ambivalence, including how to understand it and why it remains a taboo subject. We will discuss destigmatizing uncomfortable feelings and normalize the understanding that motherhood is not “all or nothing.” We’ll cover the darker emotions of anger, guilt, and resentment, and we'll refute the myth of “the perfect mother” and recognize that motherhood can be viewed in different ways. Join us to learn more!

🎧 Listen to Mom & Mind™ Ep. 451 with Dr. Margo Lowy
Apple: https://apple.co/3okw1rs | Spotify + momandmind.com

10/14/2025

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10/01/2025

Good morning friends,

We have a new program happening at Natsoolyis'

Please share far and wide, and you are all welcome to join us. This is similar to the program that was run last year. If you have any questions, please ask.

🌿 “A circle of wellness, culture, and community — come join us!” 🌿

Life Givers Wellness Circle – Chalhts’ul hunulhyehne
📅 Thursdays, Oct 2 – Nov 13
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Natsoolyis’, 393 George St, Prince George (glass door left of Soonats’ooneh)

💚 Indigenous teachings
💚 Crafts & wellness
💚 Healing circles
💚 Light lunch included

✨ All community members welcome!

09/26/2025

Join our wonderful HUB facilitator and Lactation Consultant, Colleen, every Friday starting Oct 24th for a 6-week Drop-in Online Lactation Cafe!

Here you will learn about the infant feeding journey from pregnancy through weaning and have any of your questions answered.

Feel free to come to one, or all sessions!

To learn more about this series, please visit the 'Program Schedule' link in our bio!

09/23/2025

Birth always carries intensity—but it doesn’t have to carry fear. 💛 With a doula by your side, you’re seen, supported, and reminded of your own strength. HeHe Stewart shares why continuity of care makes all the difference.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3okw1rs or find us on Spotify and momandmind.com.

09/23/2025

You need both. Not one or the other. AND they are not the same. They have specifically different jobs. Both a midwife AND a doula are very valuable to have on your support team not to mention that it has been SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN that both have a positive impact on your birth experience.

If you’re searching for a midwife in the PG area, reach out to https://www.westhillmidwifery.net

If you’re searching for a doula, just send us a message 💜

09/08/2025

08/29/2025

Get some expert tips on car seat installation!

It’s time to buckle up for safety! 🚗

We’re inviting parents, caregivers, grandparents, and anyone looking to brush up on their car seat safety to Fire Hall #1.

Every Wednesday in September beginning on the 3, residents can drop in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get help on a first-come, first-served basis from a certified Fire Rescue Services staff member.

The clinic is free to attend and is open to everyone!

08/28/2025

🧘🏻‍♀️ New Prenatal Yoga series starting up! 🧘🏿

🍁Nicole’s next prenatal yoga series at Chinook begins Sept 23rd & is open for registration. 🍂
▪️A six session series dedicated to developing a nurturing and empowering yoga practice during pregnancy. Make time to calm your mind & relax. You will learn techniques to enhance your self awareness, helping you to connect with your changing body and baby, on a deeper level. Creating stability and strength helps people enjoy mindful pregnancies with smoother deliveries and uncomplicated postpartum recoveries.
▪️Nicolle offers a safe and inclusive space for all bodies. She will guide you through a gentle practice that will involve breathing techniques and movement. Safe poses for pregnancy are offered with modifications, so they are accessible for your body as it changes throughout your pregnancy.
▪️Yoga experience not required.
▪️Prenatal classes are suitable for people who are 12 weeks pregnant right up until their due dates. However, we advise you to first consult with your physician and begin classes before the 32nd week of pregnancy. Please reach
out with any questions.
▪️ https://chinookyoga.com/series-sign-ups/
▪️Nicolle Therrien: Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga teacher
▪️Enrolment $108 + gst

08/07/2025

What do Doula’s really do? The short answer is, we do whatever it takes to make sure our families feel supported, seen and heard. 💜

What Do Doulas Really Do? by Penny Simkin
These events, combined with my own early experience as a childbirth educator attending the labors of some of my students, helped me see how different women are during labor than how they are in daily life. The more I witnessed this, the more curious I became. Having now attended hundreds of births as a doula, I have thought a lot about the unique role of doulas compared to others who attend births. I want to share those thoughts in this paper.
https://www.midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/what-do-doulas-really-do/

08/04/2025

Doula recommended!

A heart-to-heart interview with Karen Kleiman. Maternal mental health needs more recognition and support 💜

We always need more awareness and advocacy for mental health in general, but for far too long, maternal mental health has been underrecognized and underdiagn...

08/01/2025

Northern Health is pleased to share an update on behalf of senior administrative and medical leadership at the University Hospital of Northern BC, about maternity care for high-risk patients in Prince George and the NH region.
Thanks to ongoing efforts by, and collaboration with, dedicated providers in the UHNBC obstetrics/Gynaecology group and locum specialists, all potential on-call coverage gaps in August and September have been filled, and patients will continue to have access to safe, high-quality maternity care at UHNBC's Labour and Delivery (Maternity) unit.