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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 Network
ICAN of Calgary - 403-278-2936
Contact: Janice Zapfesmith
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

The Baby Buddy(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”


Toys R Us


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 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Babes in arms


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


Babes in arms


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.

 

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