BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs

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Across the world, groups are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay and they're engaging and mobilizing their communities to #ChoooseToChallenge Head over to bit.ly/IWDshow #IWD2021

Please see the update reaffirmation regarding covid-19 vaccines and pregnancy/breastfeeding. (Posted March 5, 2021) https://www.sogc.org//SOGC_Statement_COVID-19_Vaccination_ https://www.fnha.ca//just-the-facts-covid-19-vaccine-for-p

Check out the recording our our Open House 2021.l! Such amazing work of our members that we were able to showcase. https://www.gotostage.com//3c1b0e5260c34800b4046fbbf/watch

Did you know that you can get pregnant after having a baby as soon as you start having sex, even if you have not had your period yet? This may be very joyous f...or some, but not for others. If you are wanting to avoid becoming pregnant then it is never to early to have a postpartum birth control plan in place. What you can do: -Talk to your healthcare provider -Find an Options for Sexual Health Clinic for more info: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/care/clinic-finder/ -Check out page 61 in Baby's Best Chance (https://www.healthlinkbc.ca//bbc-7th-edition-final-nov2019) Source: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca//bbc-7th-edition-final-nov2019

The new UK COVID-19 variant spreads more quickly than the other mutations we've had here in BC. That's why it's so important to follow public health orders and restrictions, including avoiding non-essential travel.

For more great tips and evidence-based resources, sign up for The Pregnancy Hub today: www.pregnancyhub.org

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A message for Indigenous women, and 2S folks! Reciprocal Consulting is working in partnership with the BC Women's Health Foundation to gather stories about expe...riences accessing healthcare during the time of COVID 19. Focus groups will be taking place the week of November 16th, and you can sign up to participate based on the region you live in through the doodle polls below! Vancouver Coastal https://doodle.com/poll/ix82gegxxhhvqhvf Fraser https://doodle.com/poll/vhqqgzb8aht4vb29 Island https://doodle.com/poll/kfepbp2pcirp7xtk North https://doodle.com/poll/gvy3mvi6s8tr3mz9 Interior https://doodle.com/poll/nhtr3pw2b9472g42 Every participant will receive a $20 e-gift card. We look forward to getting connected and hearing your stories!

The opioid crisis (now coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic) continues to shine a spotlight on the ways in which addiction treatment and service provision must evolve in order reduce fatal overdoses and reach people that have always typically fallen through the cracks. Dr. Nancy Mullin’s research focuses on one aspect of this: the therapeutic potential in even brief moments of contact between providers in harm reduction settings and those accessing services, and the power of therapeutic contact to contribute to positive outcomes. Please feel free to share far and wide! https://search.proquest.com//f5f64ec6c92de3488db13c1325/1

The Centre of Excellence in Women's Health and PHSA have partnered together to present a great series of webinars. Registration is now open for the last one on November 26th, 2020. https://bccewh.bc.ca/webinars-and-courses/webinars/

Please be sure that you have shared BCAPOP's Pregnancy Hub with your program participants so that they can register for this event. All Pregnancy Hub Members have free access. BCAPOP Program Members will have access to the recording of this event afterwards. Thank you.

A reminder to all BCAPOP Program Members that today at 2:30pm PDT is BCAPOP's AGM. We depend on having you attend for quorum in order to move forward with business. Please have one rep from each Program Membership attend to vote. Your BCAPOP registered email has an rsvp for the event with login info. If you cannot find that please email Monica at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing all of your faces on the Zoom platform we are testing out. Thank you.

West Side Family Place is looking for a dynamic, outgoing, caring and compassionate individual to join our team as an On-Call Family Drop-in Assistant. Swipe images below for more details.

Here are 4 upcoming opportunities for further #FASD learning: 1. ECHO Canada - Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 In a free series running Fridays throughou...t November and December, ECHO Canada supports mental health/primary care providers and developmental service providers who work with adults with intelectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). This training specifically focuses on mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration deadline is October 16th. https://camh.echoontario.ca/programs-aidd/ 2. FASD Caregiver Support Series A number of free online training sessions for caregivers of people with FASD hosted by the NW FASD Network. Topics include ensuring safety, managing behaviours, supporting emotional regulation, and more. Limited spots available. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fasd-caregiver-support-series-t 3. Upcoming FASD Training with Donna Debolt Workshops for individuals at various skill levels to help support caregivers and service providers. Online zoom training is being offered for $100 per session. https://nwfasdnetwork.com//upcoming-fasd-training-with-do/ 4. Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Webinar Series The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is hosting a free webinar series until March. Topics include language and stigma, FASD and dental health, community led alcohol planning, and more. https://skprevention.ca/events/category/webinars/ #OnlineLearning #Webinar #Training #MentalHealth #COVID19 #DevelopmentalDisability

Looking for some fun outdoor activities for your little ones this fall? This Autumn Scavenger Hunt in Secwepemctsin was created by one of our Direct Support Workers on our Early Years team.

Join Family Support Institute BC in a workshop on Trauma Informed Practice this Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm PT. Come away with enhanced awareness of the val...ue of self-regulation, co-regulation, and tools for connection as ways to support clients. Learn more and register here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJcqd-yprDIsHdIfETCu0t-x-J2Oy8Ret70o See more

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Still some spots: https://www.bcapop.ca/event-4007002

West Side Family Place is looking for a volunteer who can commit 4 hrs/wk for 16+ months to help with our New Families/Baby Outreach Program. Duties include: -a...biding by COVID protocols, Health & Safety measures, and ensuring a safe space is provided with a sanitation station at hand -helping to prepare and clear the space before and after the program -contributing to a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and welcomed -help orient families where to put their strollers and settle into a comfortable spot distanced safely within the group -help distribute snacks This volunteer opportunity would be great for you if: -you enjoy supporting new families and witnessing them and their babies grow -enjoy singing and even playing an instrument -have a background/experience working with children, health, music, neurological development, community Police records check is required. If you have the time and these duties interest you, please contact [email protected], [email protected] or call 236.888.8496

Wishing all the BCAPOP Board of Directors and Members a long weekend full of love, peace and joy! From the BCAPOP Team, Heather & Monica

Healthiest Babies Possible at Hiiye’yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society in Duncan has been working hard to serve pregnant people who use substances in so many ways. We are so proud to have them as one of our Healthy Care Pregnancy Program pilot sites. https://www.bclocalnews.com//new-program-helps-pregnant-w/