Vernon Pregnancy Outreach Program

11/04/2025

Our online Birth Moms Support Group provides connection for birth moms/first moms who place a baby for adoption. This group is intended for women who are considering adoption, have placed a child or have had a child placed for adoption. Whether your child was born recently or years ago you are welcome to join us for peer support ❤️

🔗 Register for this support group: https://loom.ly/Sl32PZA

10/31/2025

10/15/2025

Many families in Canada experience loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. It is often difficult to know what to say or how to support someone who is grieving.

Everyone grieves differently—it is important to show compassion and kindness and follow the grieving parent or caregiver’s lead on the support they need.

If you are concerned about their grief process, encourage them to reach out to professional or community supports.

For more information and resources: https://ow.ly/Fy5F50WYNju

10/15/2025

The Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre serves as a centralized prenatal information platform that supports consistent and equitable pregnancy and parenting experiences for new and soon-to-be parents and caregivers across BC. It will be regularly maintained and updated to ensure the information delivered to users is up to date, accurate and aligned with the latest provincial standards and guidelines.

Go to https://learningcentre.perinatalservicesbc.ca/home or the link in our bio to access the Pregnancy & Parenting Learning Centre.

09/25/2025

Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy. At this time, there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration required and talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/acetaminophen-recommended-treatment-fever-and-pain-during-pregnancy

09/23/2025

For your awareness, the Government of Canada’s Measles Awareness Campaign has launched. The intent is to inform parents/guardians of children aged 6-14, pregnant or those planning a pregnancy and Canadians planning domestic or international travel about the rise in measles cases and the importance of being fully vaccinated https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/measles-what-should-know.html?utm_campaign=phac-aspc-measles-25-26&utm_medium=eml&utm_source=regcomms&utm_content=factsheet-en-250922

09/18/2025

Are you taking Medication While Breastfeeding/ Chestfeeding?

Many moms and parents need medications for their health and that's okay! If you have questions about breastfeeding or chestfeeding while on medication:

✔ Always consult your healthcare provider first

✔ Get expert info from trusted sources like the International Breastfeeding Centre

🔗 Helpful resource: https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/feeding



Your health matters too!

08/13/2025

When your baby won’t stop crying, it’s normal to feel frustrated.

In these moments of frustration, put your baby in a safe place like a crib and try the following:

• take some deep breaths and count to 10
• leave the room for a few minutes
• call a friend or relative to chat or ask for help
• wait until you’re calm to try comforting your baby again

Source: Baby’s Best Chance