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Dr. Christine Layton is passionate about maternity care and women's health. Besides offering materni

02/18/2025

Today I dropped off my last milk donation at the hospital 🍼🏥

My daughter received donor milk in the first 24 hours of her life while I was separated from her, medically unwell myself, and establishing hand expression with the assistance of my 1:1 nurse. I’m so proud that I have been able to give back to the program that helped my little one! It feels very full circle for me ☺️

I donated a total of 8L of milk from the 6 months that I spent pumping before switching to exclusive breastfeeding at the breast without any additional pumping.

My breastfeeding journey was long and challenging and I struggled with engorgement, overproduction, and clogged ducts for the first few months but I am thankful I had the help of a lactation physician!

For those interested in donating milk check out: http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank/donating-milk

11/18/2024

Today is World Prematurity Day 🤍

Every day I am so thankful to be Quinn’s mom. I’m thankful for all of the health care providers who have been involved in caring for my baby:

Neonatologists
Pediatritians
Nurses (so many amazing nurses)
Family doctors
Lactation consultants
Infant development specialists
Respiratory therapists
Phlebotomists
Sonographers
Opthomologists
Pediatric physiotherapy
And more!

Even as a physician, the feeling of having a premature baby in the NICU was extremely overwhelming. Leaving my baby’s side felt unnatural and like torture. Pumping 10-12 times a day was a lot. Knowing +/- watching my baby have uncomfortable and sometimes invasive procedures was incredibly painful. The uncertainty. The fear. Not smelling her or kissing her for the first 2 weeks after she was born out of fear of making her sick. It was so challenging. But the compassion I received from the healthcare team was exceptional. The journey of being a premie parent is ongoing. Initially I had a lot of anxiety around growth. There were feeding challenges and our road to exclusive breastfeeding was long. Tracking milestones is stress inducing. In the moment, it can feel hard trusting the NICU process, but now 9 months later it feels like so much has happened since then! I oftentimes catch myself in wonder and awe of how far my daughter has come since then. Premie babies are STRONG and they are fighters!

Over 13 million babies are born prematurely every year. We are so fortunate that we had access to life saving care that ultimately resulted in us bringing home our daughter. Preterm birth remains the leading cause of death for children under 5. For those involved in caring for us: thank you will never be enough.

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08/23/2024

✨NEW GROUP OFFERING IN NANAIMO✨

Hot off the press this offering is open to people who have experienced gestational diabetes or high blood pressure during or after their pregnancy

Not offered by me, but offered by one of my amazing colleges and you bet I’m hoping to attend (baby’s bedtime permitting 😉)

**Location: Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Nanaimo Diabetes Center in Ambulatory**

➡️ Share, share, share with your friends please! This is such a special opportunity ❤️

05/24/2024

My heart is so full of love 🤍

For close to a decade, I have had the pleasure of caring for growing families, watching and cheering as their little ones grow. Now it’s my turn and I’m so blown away by how much I love this new role of Mom.

I have a confession: while I always knew I wanted to have a family, I wasn’t sure if I was cut out for it. Would my baby like me? Would I be “a good mom”? What if Motherhood didn’t come intuitively to me? Fast forward only 4 whirlwind months and now I can’t imagine it any other way. The bond between parent and baby is unexplainably deep. I felt those insecurities so intensely in the first many weeks of becoming a new mom. While I know they will continue to crop up (probably for a lifetime), as time goes on it’s easier to accept them as just that - insecurities - because I know in my heart that Motherhood is the right path for me.

📸: (she is a miracle worker)

05/12/2024

My first Mother’s Day as “Quinn’s Mom” has me reflecting on the last 4 months. Precious moments and memories I hope I will remember for a lifetime. Contact naps, smiles and the cutest little sounds. Unimaginable love. Tears, fears, and mom guilt too. Watching my mom and dad fall in love with their granddaughter. Witnessing my husband become “Quinn’s Dad” and wondering in awe how he makes it look so effortless and calm. Feeling a little heartbroken by how quickly time already seems to be flying by. What a beautiful thing Motherhood is.

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

03/25/2024

March 24, 2024

Quinn’s due date

Instead she was born 9 weeks early. A January baby instead of a March baby.

While nothing can prepare you for a preterm birth, I feel increadably fortunate. Fortunate the medical team kept both Quinn and I safe. Fortunate to by surrounded by a supportive community. Thankful that I got to bring my baby home.

Here are a few photos from our NICU graduation that shot. Not your traditional newborn photoshoot, but a special way to remember an important chapter of Quinn’s life.

01/22/2024

Thank you so much Women of Influence Nanaimo-WIN Network ✨ What an honour!

01/20/2024

Hello world, meet Quinn Ashley Layton 🤍

Quinn was born yesterday evening at 30 weeks and 5 days weighing 2 lbs 8 oz. Small but mighty. She came out crying with her eyes open and so far has been doing well in the NICU where her dad is glued to her side completely in love.

Yesterday I became increasingly sick with abnormal liver function blood tests, a significant amount of fluid called ascites in my abdomen, nephrotic syndrome, and the dopplers to Quinn were abnormal making the decision to proceed with an emergency c-section very easy.

My experience with my c-section was phenomenal. The spinal anesthetic felt so cool - warm, tingly, and very effective. I felt at ease during the operation as the surgeon and anesthesiologist kept me calm and reassured. Quinn was born while we played songs by my favourite DJ (Lane 8) and the overall ambiance of the birth felt like a celebration.

While I have struggled emotionally over the last 18 days after being diagnosed with preeclampsia and growth restriction, I am amazed by how positive I feel now in this moment as a new mom. Everything was worth it! Now, we begin the next part of our journey as Quinn’s mom and dad and NICU parents.

A huge thank you to everyone who has reached out to Elliot and I. Knowing that we have a village that is thinking of us and cheering us on has made all the difference ❤️

01/18/2024

Little One

Our time together as just the two of us is limited and I’m sad about that because it has been beautiful and amazing and I have loved carrying you in my tummy more than I ever could have imagined but guess what? You have the best dad who is ready to meet you and already loves you so much. You’ve also hit the jackpot with grandparents, family, friends, and a whole village that is ready to greet you with open arms. When you make your arrival it will be hard work but you’re small and mighty and I believe in you ❤️

A massive thank you to for going above and beyond to capture our pregnancy after I was hospitalized at the beginning of January with preeclampsia and growth restriction and subsequently transferred to Victoria. Yesterday Hannah drove down to Victoria and met up with us while I was briefly discharged from hospital before getting readmitted this morning where I will now remain until our little one is born.

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