"Rebirthing Traditions", Prenatal, Infant and Childhood Health
The Roundhouse Community Centre
March 10th,  7pm-8pm
There is perhaps nothing as sacred and beautiful as mother and child, which in their very essence represent the cosmic unfolding of the universe, and our deepest relationship to that which nourish us. In traditional cultures such as India and China, children are extremely important, and much time and care is taken to support women through pregnancy and birth, as well as support the baby and the entire family. In contrast, our culture has forgotten much of this wisdom, long dismissed as "old wives tales", supplanted by invasive medical techniques and pharmaceuticals that put both mother and child at risk. This class will focus on natural health for mother and child, providing key strategies to support a healthy natural pregnancy and childhood. For more info please call (604) 713-1800.

Group Prenatal Class
The Roundhouse Community Centre
March 9, 10am-4pm
Group Prenatal classes brought to you by The Birth Place which offer information on every aspect of pregnancy, labour and infant care. A strong emphasis on the social component of having a baby. Topics include: optimal foetal position, stages of labour, relaxation, massage, breathing, knowledge of birth options, breastfeeding and infant care. The registration fee is per couple but please also register your partners name when registering for this program. For more info please visit www.thebirthplace.ca

What is Fentanyl?

It is a drug that is a powerful pain reliever (narcotic). It may be offered to you to help you cope better with the pain of labour. Some women say it takes the edge off the pain and helps them to cope better.  It will take the most of the pain away but not all of it. Read more

By three or four days of age your baby:

• Has wet diapers at least 4-5 noticeable times (looks or feels wet) in twenty-four hours (pale and odourless urine)
• Has at least 2-3 bowel movements in twenty-four hours (colour progressing from brownish to seedy mustard yellow and at least the size of a loonie)
• Breastfeeds at least eight times in twenty-four hours
• Is content after most feedings

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BC’s 20 most popular names for boys and girls - 2006

For all you interested parents, British Columbia creates an annual list of baby names to help identify current trends that may assist you in choosing a name for your baby. These lists are compiled each year from birth registrations, with names given five or more times. 

You can view all the boy names for 2006- http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/babynames/baby2006.html#bnames

You can view all the girl names for 2006 - http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/babynames/baby2006.html#gnames