Books & Reading

Nurture — A grounding, compassionate guide to pregnancy and birth. Click here

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth — Shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Click here

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother— In addition to the recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the postpartum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth. Click here

The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality —A holistic and somatic guide that prepares you for the physical, relational, and emotional transformation of motherhood. Click here

Honouring the Loss: A Holistic Guide To Healing With Ritual And Herbal Medicine After An Abortion — A gentle and loving guide for women healing from an abortion. Click here

Local Support Organizations (Victoria, BC)

Best Babies — Community-based support for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Click here

Island Health — Information on newborn care, rest, recovery, community care & several classes and groups. Click here

Pathways Directory — Perinatal mental health hub & directory for the South Island. Click here

Perinatal Services & Birth Preparation

Constellations Prenatal — A clear overview of birth options, comfort measures, and informed decision-making. Click here

Lagoon Prenatal — Offering prenatal wellness therapies and services, including registered massage therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy. Click here

Best Babies — Community-based support for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting all over Greater Victoria. Click here

Abortion & Loss

Pacific Perinatal Foundation — Supports individuals and families navigating complex reproductive journeys. Click here

Abortion Support Collective — Provides compassionate care and advocacy for people navigating reproductive decisions. Click here

The Fireweed Project — Builds on existing community knowledge and strengths, advance knowledge around, and removing barriers to abortion services for Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQIA+ People in Canada. Click here

Postpartum & Mental Health Resources

Pacific Post Partum Support Society — Practical guidance for the first forty days and beyond. Click here

Island Perinatal Counselling Network — Supports partners & family in transitions into parenthood and maternal mental health. Click here

Core Connection Mobile Physiotherapy — In-home pelvic health physiotherapy and prenatal & post-birth care. Click here