Chemicals Health and Pregnancy Study
UBC Researchers want to learn whether certain environmental chemicals affect thyroid hormones during pregnancy. Participants will receive a free copy of their personal results and will be helping to develop new knowledge in environmental health. For more information about the study and about participating, please visit www.cher.ubc.ca/chirp

Cherish Childbirth Care is the place “Where Birthing Families Realize Their Full Potential!”
Birthing From Within® Prenatal Classes offer a mindful exploration of pregnancy, labour, and parenthood.  The Birth and Postpartum Doula Services provided by Justine Pearson, families receive physical, emotional, informational, and practical support for labour and parenthood.

Upcoming Birthing From Within® Prenatal Classes
Harmony Family Wellness Centre
736 West 16th Ave @ Heather
6 Week Series:Thursdays Sept 6 - Oct 11
Two Saturday Series: Saturday Oct 20 & Oct 27

Westcoast Moms’ is proud to host the Surrey Community Baby & Toddler Show on Sunday, October 28th at 1:00pm. The show provides the opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services from prenatal to preschool. New and expectant parents who attend the show will have opportunity to gather resources and learn about local services and community activities in the area.  The Baby & Toddler Show features product displays, demonstrations, guest speakers, community information, light refreshments and door prizes value at over $500 as well as gift bags for the first 100 attendees. Grand Prize draw is $300 towards any of the sponsors present at the evening show. Part of the show proceeds will go to help support The Pacific Post Partum Society of Vancouver.The show will also feature our Birthday Party Connexion, a Halloween Photo Contest for the Kids and a special section Mom's Marketplace just for Moms. For more information please visit www.westcoastmoms.ca.

5th Annual Baby & Family Fair
October 20 & 21
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre

The 5th annual Baby & Family Fair is finally here! Discover the latest products, services and information ranging from prenatal to kinderkids.
Whether it’s reliable information from industry experts, fun for the little ones in the “Big Kids Play Area” the new Tiny Idol talent showcase, or an incredible shopping experience, this event has what parents need. The original Baby & Family Fair, is BC’s premiere show that focuses on the needs of expecting parents and families with children five years of age and under. Nowhere else will you find the diversity and selection of information for parents to explore and consider in a very family friendly environment.Your $10 ticket includes: Fascinating seminars, Stage and Fashion Shows, free samples and gift bags, access to over 100 exhibitor booths, make and take crafts, mommy Makeovers with Spa Utopia, breast feeding clinics sponsored by BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation, Cinemazoo petting station and the Crayola 5 in 1 Bouncy Castle, plus so much more!
For information on times, ticket prices, exhibitors, contests and more visit www.baby-fair.com.  

Car Seat Safety (Safe Kids Canada)
Choosing a car or booster seat for your child can seem difficult. There are many to choose from in the store, but how do you know what type of seat is the right one to keep your child safe? Read more