Local Resources
- Additional Childbirth Educators
- Alberta Midwives
- Breastfeeding/Lactation Consultants
- Chiropractors
- Doulas
- Education
- Government Services
- Health & Wellness
- Holistic Health
- Hospitals & Birth Centers
- New Parent Survival Tips
- Photography
- Postpartum
- Pregnancy
- Shopping
- 24 Hour Help
Additional Childbirth Educators
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Amy Bidrman, AAHCC (Bradley Method) Calgary, AB 403.241.5862 abidrman@yahoo.com |
Deb Munro, AAHCC (Bradley Method) Calgary, AB 403.698.3718 Website |
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| Katie Kiemeny, AAHCC (Bradley Method) Strathmore, AB 403.934.4912 Website |
Melanie Gaze (Bradley Method) Chestermere/Airdrie 403.277.1979 gaze@telus.net |
Karen McIntosh, MA (Bradley Method) Ottawa, Ontario 613.422.7235 Website |
Alber
ta Midwives
Briar Hill Midwives- 403.247.2947: 9 Arbour Lake Drive SW Calgary, AB EMAILTeam 1: (Penny Salkeld R.M., Carol Stehmeier R.M., Mary Lanseidel R.M., Reanne Mason, R.M.)
Team 2: (Maura Burns R.M., Toby Douglas R.M., Luba Butska R.M., Aisia Salo R.M.)
Cochrane Community Midwives - 403.932.3176 - 253128 Towers Trail, Box 623 Cochrane, AB
Joy West-Eklund, RM cochranemidwives@pathcom.ca / Meryl Moulton, RM mmoulton@shaw.ca
Aurora Midwifery - 403.203.5105
Calgary, AB info@auroramidwifery.ca
Birth Partnership Midwives - 403.246.8968 (Clinic)
6628 Crowchild Tr SW
Calgary AB T3E 5R8
Alberta Government Funds Midwifery!!! - Visit our News Page
Alberta Association of Midwives
Breastfeeding / Lactation Consultants
Nursing Bras / Breastfeeding Books
www.thebabybuddy.ca - 403.256.7132 (see sample pillows & fabrics in class)
Dr. Jack Newman - Online Breastfeeding Resource (online Video clips!, handouts, DVDs)
- Sore Nipples, Poor latch, Enough Milk?, Fussy Baby, Blocked Ducts, etc...
Alex Community Health Centre - 403.266.2622
Dr. Woolgar, Dr. Meldrum, Dr. Kuzyk
Suite 101, 1318 Centre St. NE
(Bring along a hungry baby and his/her Alberta Health Care number)
Dr. Jain - 403.246.7076 - www.nursingbabywell.com
Richmond Square Medical Center: # 70, 3915 - 51st (East side of Sarcee from Westhills, beside Canadian Tire)
(24 hour line: leave a message) Dr. Jain is a certified Lactation Consultant with 20 years of experience in breastfeeding counselling
**For info on tonge-tie visit - www.drjain.com
(Bring along a hungry baby and his/her Alberta Health Care number)
La Leche League - Calgary, AB - 403-242.0277 (leave a message)
Hollister Canada Inc. 1.800.263.7400: Breast pump rental/purchase
Medela 1.800.835.5968 (24hrs, 7 days/wk)
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Nursing Bras
Ella Bella (Bravado & Glamour bras) - Willow Park Village
286 - 10816 Macleod Tr. SE, Calgary
403.271.0050
Bo Bebe (Bravado) - Market Mall, Crowfoot Mall, Shawnessy Village
403.249.8944
Breakout Bras -(866) 870.8911 - Email
Bravado! (Ella Bella, Bo Bebe, London Drugs- 130th Ave SE)
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Breastfeeding Books
The Breastfeeding Book, Dr. William Sears
Chapters
Amazon
CalgaryPublicLibrary
Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding
Chapters
Amazon
CalgaryPublicLibrary
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League International
Chapters
Amazon
Calgary Public Library
Chiropractors
Dr. Seth Shiu - Chiropractor403.254.8588 : 215, 2335 - 162 Ave SW Calgary, AB
Dr. Jana Miceli - Miceli Family Chiropractic
403.257.9661 : 214, 15566 McIvor Blvd SE (Copperfield Corner)- Calgary, AB
Adjust to Life Chiropractic & Wellness
Dr. Kevin Toth, B.Sc., D.C., Webster Technique Certified
204, 1910-20th Ave NW Calgary, AB
403.228.5433
Sundance Chiropractic & Wellness
47 Sunmills Drive SE Calgary,. AB
403.873.2077
Dr. Jeff McKenzie, D.C., Active Release Technique (fully certified provider)
Dr. Amanda McKenzie, B.Sc., D.C., Webster Technique Certified
Also find Jeff at:
6-22 Richard Way SW Calgary, AB
403.246.6188 www.activerelease.com - www.advantagehealth.ca
Synergea Family Health Centre
Dr. Judy Forrester, DC
403.247.2947 : 9 Arbour Lake Drive NW Calgary, AB
specializing in pregnancy, newborns and Children
ICPA - Chiropractic Pediatric & Pregnancy Holistic Health Care & Education
Labour Assistants / Doulas
Rhonda Gordon, B. Ed, AAHCC - Labour Assistant
Calgary,AB
Tel. 403.256.3430 Email
Sue Gregor, AAHCC - Labour Assistant
Calgary, AB
Tel. 403.607.2870 Email
Body, Birth & Blessings
Jen Pinch, Natural Family Planning, Birth Doula & Postpartum Care
Ph. 403.938-0424
Website: www.bodybirthblessings.com
info@bodybirthandblessings.com
Education
Car Seat Clinic - Calgary Health Region 403.943.LINK : FREE CLASS - Access information & training regarding Car Seat installations & regulationsNatural Family Planning Assoc. (Alberta)403.252.3929 Email : Natural family planning / fertility awareness
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
Government Services
Vital Statistics; 403.297.4210 : Birth Certificate InformationChild Tax Benefit 1.800.387.1193: Revenue Canada - Notify Child Tax Credit to begin receiving your benefits. Based on family income level.
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission 403.297.6571 : Number to call regarding Working & Pregnancy
Human Resources and Development Canada 1.800.206.7218 : Number to call for questions regarding maternity and paternal leave benefits
Health & Wellness
MASSAGE
Kimberly Conard, RMT - Massage Therapist
403.540.2335 : 905, 2424 - 4 Street SW Calgary, AB
7th Sun Massage and Alternative Therapies
Chris Burrows: 403-585-4295
Lake Chaparral Calgary, AB
Physiotherapy
Sonja Bray , Physiotherapist (Specializing in pelvic floor function)
403.288.8877 : 185 Scenic Dr. NW Calgary,AB
Naturopath / Homeopath / Holistic Health
Dr. Arnel Beabrun & Dr. Andrea Beabrun - Naturopathic Doctors403.284.2055 : 114, 908 - 17 Ave SW Calgary, AB
(Chaparral location: 403-201-9991)
Dr. Amanda Holloway, ND - Naturopath
403.938.1138 : 102 Elma Street Okotoks, AB
Dr. Angela Kirk - Naturopath
The Centre for Natural Medicine - www.naturally.ca
403.542.3763
Dr. Allissa Gaul - Naturopath
Bennu Natural Health Clinic - www.drgaul.com
403.283.7683
Xerion Apothecary Ltd
Homeopathic Clinic/Health Food Store
4625 Varsity Drive NW Calgary
403.202.8507
Hospitals & Birth Centers
Foothills Medical Centre1403 - 29 St. N.W.
Phone: (403) 944.1110
Video Tour Unit 51 (Labour & Delivery)
Rockyview General Hospital
7007 - 14 St. SW
Phone: (403) 943.3000
Video Tour Unit 64 (Woman’s Speciality Unit)
Alberta Children's Hospital
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Main Switchboard: (403) 955.7211
Peter Lougheed Centre
3500 - 26 Ave. NE
Phone: (403) 943.4555
Video Tour Unit 35A (Labour and Delivery)
Arbour Birth Center
1616 20z Street NW MAP
Phone: (403) 284.5959
High River General Hospital
560 - 9 Ave SW, High River, AB
Main Switchboard: (403) 652.2200
New Parent Survival Tips
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Entrees Express - TLC Program for New Parents!
Brick Plaza 9673 Macleod Trail South Calgary, AB 403.252.3801 entrees@telus.net |
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24 Hour Help
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Foothills Breastfeeding Clinic Dr. Woolgar - 403.286.6526 (Foothills Medical Center) - covered by AB Health Lakeview Breastfeeding Clinic Dr. Jain 403.249.0130 403.249.0130 (24 hour line: leave a message). Dr. Jain is a certified Lactation Consultant with 20 years of experience in breastfeeding counselling covered by AB Health *For Info on tonge-tie visit - www.drjain.com |
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Babes in arms Looking for slings (including mei tais, wraps, ring and pouch slings), cloth diapers, natural toys, nursing wear and hip accessories 6628 Crowchild Trail SW (Birth Partnership Clinic) 403.835.4614 |
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List of phthalate free baby products:
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My Organic Baby - Organic baby foods and formulas
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Raymond Parenting - Sleeping Seminars in Calgary!
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Photography
phi photographyRob - 403.923.3686 Email. phiphotography@gmail.com (see examples of his work throughout our website)
J.C Photography
Judy C - 403.254.4798 : 13 Chapala Bay SE Calgary, AB T2X 3M4
Providing a beautiful, affordable combination package (capturing the treasured moments of pregnancy and your newborn baby) for Bradley Method couples. Photos are black and white featuring unique hand coloured accents.
Priscilla Pictures
For wedding, child, prenatal and family portraits—a free consultation and photography is provided conveniently at the customer's home, location of choice (in the most beautiful natural & architectural settings), or in Priscilla Pictures' home-based studio. We're happy to offer all Bradley couples - 10% discount off any prenatal/infant/family package.
"Unforgettable black & white and colour child and family photography."
Chelsea Cook, BC (App), journalism
403.246.3438
priscillapictures@telus.net
Postpartum
Caring Beyond (24 hours)403.294.1131 : Support group for parents following miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
Families Matter (Postpartum Support)
403.777.1850 : Provides support to women experiencing depression/difficulty following the birth or adoption of a child.
Twins, Triplets and More
403.274.8703: Advise support and social functions for parents of multiple births
Breastfeeding Resources
www.postpartum.net
www.depressionafterdelivery.com
Parents in Partnership Committee
403.943.2245: Parent to Parent support line for families with babies in Intensive Care Nursery
Pregnancy
International Cesarean Awareness NetworkICAN of Calgary - 403-278-2936
Contact: Janice Zapfesmith
Email: icancalgary@yahoo.ca
Best Beginning
403-228-8221: A Calgary Health Region program for pregnant women and teens with social, health, and financial concerns
Department of Medical Genetics - Antenatal Program
403-943-7373 : Provide info and support to individuals and families regarding optional testing that is available during pregnancy, genetic test results, exposures during pregnancy (ie: medications), and risks due to a personal or family history of a genetic condition. They are also available to meet with individuals and families when an abnormality is identified in a pregnancy. A Prenatal Options group counselling session is offered that reviews screening options, ultrasound and amniocentesis.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society 1-800-883-5608: linking parents and professionals through advocacy, education, and information.
Expecting to Quit (Women only)
403-781-1450: Free quit smoking program and support group for women smokers who are pregnant or new moms
Shopping
(see sample pillows & fabrics in class)
403.256.7132 www.thebabybuddy.ca
Kacz’ Kids 403.255.4358 - 7290 11 Street SE Calgary, AB : Children’s & Infants Wear, furniture, etc.
e-children 403-258-2332 - 130-71 Ave SE Calgary, AB : Furniture & Accessories from infant to teen
HuckleBerry Kids 403-257-7373 - Copperfield Corner – 15566 McIvor Blvd. SE Calgary, AB : New and Gently Used Kids’ Stuff
Once Upon a Child (403-543-1066 - 9250 MacLeod Trail SE) & (403-543-1068 – 4625 Varsity Drive NW) : “Kid’s Stuff with Previous Experience”
Babes in arms 6628 Crowchild Trail SW (Birth Partnership Clinic)
403.835.4614
Looking for slings? (mei tais, wraps, ring and pouch slings), cloth diapers, natural toys, nursing wear and hip accessories
Nursing Bras
Ella Bella (Bravado & Glamour bras) - Willow Park Village
286 - 10816 Macleod Tr. SE, Calgary
403.271.0050
Bo Bebe - Bravado, Emma Jane
Market Mall: 403.288.5020
West Hills: 403.262.7522 (Opened April 8th)
Crowfoot: 403.252.0320
Breakout Bras - (866) 870-8911 - Email
Cloth Diapers
Growing Up Organic
403.618.1780
Eco Bumz
403.826.4858
Happy Nappy
Supplies snap-diapers and does weekly pickup for $25 a week, still cheaper than plastics! They also work on a referral system so if you give them the name of any other person signed up for the service, they get a week for free.
Bum Genius
Makes an awesome cloth all-in-one if you are going to wash your own diapers. no plastic pants and totally waterproof cloth.
Gdiapers
Reusable diaper with flushable/compostable/tossable/biodegradable insert. These would be a great alternative to plastic diapers, or a good extra to have if you are doing cloth diapers, to use for road trips, outings, etc, when you don't want to carry a poopy diaper around with you.
Planet Organic carries these.
Bo Bebe - Cotton diapers, eco-friendly disoposable diapers, bummis, Bum Genius, Various Organic diapers and liners. Diaper accessories, liners, etc...
Shawnessy Village: 403.249.8944
Market Mall: 403.288.5020
West Hills: 403.262.7522 (Opened April 8th)
Crowfoot: 403.252.0320
Community Natural Foods - Environmentally friendly diapers
24 Hour Help
Call your Bradley Instructor!
Rhonda Gordon - 403.256.3430
Sue Gregor - 403.607.2870 / 403.271.7340
Early Start
403.244.8351
Info line for families with questions about baby care, parenting, feeding, etc. in the first two months of life.
Calgary Health Link
943-Link or 1-866-408-5465
Info and advice line for families with questions about health or health-related community resources.