Support
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent are life changing experiences, that can take time and space to integrate. If you feel like you need extra support, are experiencing a death or grief process, or are just not sure what to do next, please feel free to reach out to Lisa, or to one of the excellent resources below.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre
Online, phone and in person support based out of Calgary, available for families who have experienced pregnancy losses of all types.
Indie Birth – Reframing Miscarriage As A Birth Process
Margo’s story of her second miscarriage and discussion around miscarriage as a birth process.
CW: Photos at bottom of post.
Indie Birth – A Miscarriage Story
Margo’s story of her first miscarriage.
CW: Photos at bottom of post.
Postpartum Support International – Pregnancy Loss Resources
Pregnancy loss phone and online support groups & information.
Indie Birth – Preconception Planning After Two Miscarriages
Podcast episode discussing emotional and physical healing and potential investigative labs and therapies to consider when planning for pregnancy after previous losses.
Exhale – Support After Abortion
Non-judgemental phone, text and online support for folks who have experienced abortion after a planned or unplanned pregnancy. Reproductive rights positive, faith inclusive and respectful of all experiences and emotions.
Aviva Romm – A Complete Guide To Miscarriage At Home
A complete guide to supporting miscarriage at home naturally, or with the help of herbs or medications. Includes information on creating a sacred birth space, what to expect, comfort measures and when to seek medical care.
Excellent resources from herbalist and midwife Molly Dutton Kenny for supporting miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy after loss and fertility awareness education.
Postpartum Wellness & Mental Health Support
Calgary based integrative postpartum care, bodywork, counsellors, naturopathic and chiropractic care. Online classes available.
Postpartum Support International
Phone and online support for postpartum mental health concerns for postpartum parents and their partners.
Red Deer & Area based counselling services specializing in pregnancy and postpartum mental health support.
