Local Resources
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Pregnancy Websites
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Evidence Based Birth Website – For decades, the vast majority of birth research evidence has been locked away in medical journals. At Evidence Based Birth®, we believe in putting the evidence back in the hands of the women and families, inspiring them to make more informed decisions about their care.
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Lamaze International – Lamaze International offers pregnancy tips, tools and evidence-based information.
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Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth – The Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth Website.
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Birth Issues Magazine – Birth Issues the magazine published for the past 30 years that educates Canadians about options in Childbirth.
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Spinning Babies - Teaches about Body Balancing and Optimal Fetal Positioning.
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Indie Birth - Education and support for expecting families and birthworkers.
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Doctors / Midwives
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Prairie Midwives – Prairie Midwives provide maternity and childbirth care in the Red Deer Area.
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West Country Midwives – West Country Midwifery provides maternity and childbirth care in the Rocky Mountain House and surrounding area.
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Doulas- Birth & Postpartum
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Red Deer Doula Association - A collection of both birth and postpartum doulas in Central Alberta.
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Placenta Encapsulation
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Baby Mine Birth Services – Encapsulation by Laura Gauthier.
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Woodland birth & Wellness - Placenta Encapsulation by Amanda Fitzsimons.
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Birth Photographers
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Shelby Story Photography – Birth photography and videography.
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Chelsea Bootsman Doula, Photo & Film – Birth photography and videography.
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Kaylee Rae Doula & Photo – Birth photography.
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Chiropractor
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Pure Red Deer – Chiropractic and Wellness Care in Red Deer.
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Amanda Klimec -Chiropractor through Jones Family Chiropractic.
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Massage and Physio
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Elle Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health – Nicole and Joelle, evidence-based physiotherapy care for women.
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Crowning Achievements – Sandy Walsh, RMT.
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Booth Body Work and Wellness - Amber Booth, RMT.
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Fitness.
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The Breathing Room - Yoga studio in Red Deer, offering prenatal yoga classes.
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Mamastefit - Prenatal, Postpartum and Childbirth Exercises and Education.
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Babywearing
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Mother Willow Birth – Jenna Stubbe - Private Babywearing Consultant.
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Mindful Mother Doula - Becky Purpur - Private Babywearing Consultant.
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Sleep Consulting
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Catching Fireflies Sleep Solutions – Charlene Broughton, Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant.
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Whole Night Sleep Consultant – Paediatric Sleep Expert.
Crisis Pregnancy Support
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Mamas for Mamas- Red Deer - Specialized relief agency and an all inclusive community for mothers and caregivers. FB GROUP for Red Deer.
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Central Alberta Women's Outreach Centre - helps people meet their basic needs by providing support and access to resources in the community.
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Center - provides information and support on all options of pregnancy with counselling and a maternity home.
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Postpartum Mood Disorders/Counselling
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Cara Mcginnis Counselling - Counselling for women and mothers and Family Centered practice.
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Bereavement Support
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Healing Hearts – Care packages for hospitals, care centers, and families experiencing loss.
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StillBirthday Doulas – RDDA Members: Jenn Steil, Christa Duquette, Melyssa Robertson, Laura Gauthier, Chelsea Bootsman – Fees for services by donation or as discussed with each doula.
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Stillbirthday -Pregnancy loss Support, Miscarriage Support, Stillbirth, Infant loss, and NICU support.
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Local Family and Pregnancy Supports
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Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Center – We provide compassionate support and education for individuals and families impacted by unexpected pregnancy and related issues.All of our programs and services are free, confidential, and are offered in a safe and non-judgmental environment regardless of age, gender, race, or religion.You are not alone. We are here to help.
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Better Birth Advocacy Network – For birthing people, partners and professionals to come together for support, education, resources, community, connection and advocacy.
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Mamas for Mamas - Red Deer – Mamas for Mamas is a specialized poverty relief agency and an all inclusive community for mothers and caregivers. We envision a future where no mama or child is left behind.
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Breastfeeding and Lactation Resources
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Tip Of The Tongue - Kerrie Page - Registered Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Certified Orofacial Myologist.
Breastfeeding Inc – The Breastfeeding Guru Jack Newman. This site has numerous videos about latching and sucking and how to promote breastfeeding with all situations.
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Kelly Mom – Parenting and Breastfeeding website with amazing amounts of practical information to all your questions.
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La Leche League Canada –La Leche League Canada encourages, promotes and provides mother-to-mother breastfeeding support.
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Woodland Birth & Wellness - Prenatal & Postpartum Breastfeeding Education and Support.
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International Breastfeeding Center - Dr. Jack Newman is the founder of this Breastfeeding Education Website and Clinic.
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Alberta Breastfeeding Committee - A team of health professionals who are dedicated to supporting breastfeeding in Alberta.
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VBAC, Cesarean & Trauma Support
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Better Birth Advocacy Network - Connection, Community, Education, Resources, Support and Advocacy in Central Alberta and beyond.
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ICAN ( International Cesarean Awareness Network - Education regarding Cesarean birth and VBAC.
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VBAC Facts - VBAC information and education.
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LUNA Therapy & Lifestyle - Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Specialization in Trauma, Registered Psychologist
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