Nanaimo Registered Midwives

10/18/2025

If anyone has formula leftover that they are not going to use and it hasn’t expired we have a mom in need. Please drop off at the clinic this week.

10/12/2025

Join us for a community meal at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Monday, October 13 from 2–5 PM. All are welcome to share good food and good company. Donations will be gratefully appreciated. Monday Lunch Together — brought to you in collaboration with the 7-10 Club Society.

10/12/2025

Baby's Best Chance (BBC) is a resource for new parents and caregivers to help guide them through pregnancy, childbirth, and nurturing their baby’s healthy development up to 6 months of age.

The latest revision, released in 2024, has undergone much review and has many updates important for pregnant, postpartum and newly parenting people to be aware of so that they can make the most informed decisions for themselves and/or their babies.

You can download the most recent edition of BBC in multiple languages here: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/living-well/parenting/parenting-babies-0-12-months/babys-best-chance-parents-handbook-pregnancy-and or through the time limited link in our bio.

10/11/2025

New workshop- learn to be diaper free with your baby. October 19, 10:00-11:00. Register on our website.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Autumn is here! Here is the October Healthy Beginnings schedule! 🍂🍂

10/08/2025

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.

10/03/2025

Great basic info here! And call us anytime you are struggling!

Breastfed babies need to eat often in the first few weeks. Newborns should feed on demand, at least 8 or more times in 24 hours.

During growth spurts, there will be days when your baby will be very hungry and feed more often. Your breast milk will change and increase to meet your baby's needs.
Watch your baby for signs of hunger, such as:
- Rooting reflex – turns their head and opens their mouth
- Tongue clicking or lip smacking
- Mouth movements that imitate suckling
- Putting their hands to their mouth

It can take time for you and your baby to get used to breastfeeding, and your routine may differ from someone else’s. That’s okay.

Be patient and seek help if you need support.
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09/30/2025

Join us for this 1-hour class that discusses how to use and select baby gear, how to prevent injuries and how to identify hazards that can cause harm to your baby!

09/18/2025

Happy fall! Here is our September Healthy Beginnings schedule. Looking forward to seeing you!

09/18/2025

Picky eating can be tough to navigate. Sign up for an online session with a Registered Dietician through the QR code below!

09/18/2025

Want to upskill your parenting? Struggling with behaviours at home? These in-person, no-cost, positive parenting seminars are available to all parents and guardians in the community 🤩 More questions? Want to sign up? The phone number to book is in the photo under "Contact Name & Number"!

More details:
Seminars: Provides an overview of positive parenting basics for anyone interested. Parents learn how to use positive parenting to encourage children to develop the skills they need for well being. Can be taken as a series or as a one of. Anyone can attend, no restrictions.

Group: An 8 week course for parents/caregivers of children 2-12 years old. This course helps families deal with almost any situation that might come up, in ways that are best suited to their own family. Learn why children behave as they do and 17 strategies to support the values, skills and behaviours you want to encourage. Must have unsupervised access to child 18 months+ to 12 years.