Prenatal Support

Prenatal support helps our First Nations women navigate the most important aspects of pregnancy.

Traditionally women in the community would come together to support families who were expecting a baby. Birth Helpers are working to create that sense of community in supporting families.
- Wiiji'idiwag Ikwewag Birth Helpers

Prenatal Support

Our Birth Workers blend cultural teachings and traditions in providing prenatal support to expectant families.

Birth Helpers will share knowledge about pregnancy, birth, breast/safe feeding and traditional prenatal care.

They can assist in identifying pregnancy and birth goals and developing a birth plan that is right for the expectant family. Prenatal support may be provided one on one and/or in a group setting.

Indigenous Birth Helpers

Are you pregnant and interested in support from a birth helper? We want to empower families and connect them to their Indigenous language, culture and identity throughout the journey of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.

Employment Opportunity: Indigenous Birth Helper - Thompson

Birth Helpers work towards reclaiming Indigenous birth and parenting practices for a diverse range of families and communities. Multiple positions are currently available.

Indigenous Birth Helper Information poster

Are you pregnant and interested in support from a birth helper? Indigenous Birth Helpers are available to provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural support for individuals and families before, during and after childbirth.

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We welcome you to contact us for information about our work and how we might be able to help you.