WomanCare Pregnancy Centre
#3 - 22374 Lougheed Highway V2X 2T4 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Have you registered for Trivia Night yet??

A picture is worth a thousand words...

"Do you know someone facing an unexpected pregnancy? After you have listened and heard what she is experiencing, thinking, and feeling, you have an opportunity to SPEAK TRUTH into her life. These are some truths she needs to know:... * She does not have to make this decision alone * It's normal to feel everything she has been feeling - the good & the bad * It's ok to grieve the loss of the life she had * This may change her future, but it does not have to limit it * There are people who will help her * This does not define who she is as a person * No matter what, she has value and she is loved " (pcc) You can find more support and resources are on our website: https://womancarepc.ca/

"Mooom, I'm bored!" ...

"So often in life we are not offered what is best for us or what we are worth. But we always have a choice to accept what we are offered OR to ask and look for more." At WomanCare, we believe every life has immeasurable worth. Because of that, we will always offer accurate information and compassionate support, with love and respect for each person. We offer truth, because you're worth it." (pcc)

"We don't know what this New Year will bring, but that's ok, we have faith for tomorrow and all the days to come. We are thankful for that." Happy New Year from all of us at WomanCare!

Trivia Night is just around the corner! Register by THIS FRIDAY to qualify for a treat package. You can register here: https://womancarepc.ca/events/

Thank you to Trinity Chapel for their generous donation of diapers and wipes! We are so blessed by all the support from our community. #womancare #pregnancy #pregnancysupport #mapleridge #mapleridgebc #pittmeadows #pittmeadowsbc

"We have the light of truth and hope that cannot be overcome - we need to let it shine, share it, and let it light up the world, one person at a time."

"Instead of telling a woman what to do and what her experience should be, at WomanCare we LISTEN and hear what her experience IS. We listen to understand."

. hope . "It's such a small word, but without it, life can seem overwhelming. Obvious choices suddenly don't seem that simple any more. Who we thought we were, is overshadowed by what we're dealing with. People without hope make choices they would never make otherwise. Let's remember that." (Pregnancy Care Canada)... At WomanCare we offer accurate information and compassionate support to anyone impacted by an unexpected pregnancy. And we offer hope when life seems overwhelming.

"... choosing adoption does not make you weak or irresponsible or any other shameful thing you could wrongly imagine. It is the strongest, bravest, most selfless, most loving thing you could do! Be someone's miracle!" - Arthur

We are blown away by the response from our community for our Christmas Blessing. Just look at this mountain! In addition to diapers and wipes, we received $700 in gift cards, gorgeous blankets, handmade with love, many generous monetary donations, and more! Thank you, thank you, thank you! #christmas #christmasblessing #grateful #pregnancycare #pregnancysupport #mapleridge #mapleridgebc #pittmeadows #pittmeadowsbc

"What are your demands?"

Remembrance Day 11.11.20

Have you heard? On December 12th, WomanCare will be hosting a new event! Visit https://womancarepc.ca/events/ to learn more.

"One day you will tell your story of how you overcame, and it will be someone else's survival guide." We love this quote! And we know it's so true. Many women have shared their unexpected pregnancy stories about how they overcame struggles and found happiness. And in telling their story, they are now helping others. Today we are thankful for the brave women and men who have shared their stories..."... You can find some of these video stories on this website: https://pregnancycarecanada.ca/stories-and-videos and also at https://iamnotalone.ca/popular-stories

This is how it's done!

"... we are all that way a little bit."

"Sometimes we get asked if post-abortion stress or grief is a real thing. It is. Emotional responses to abortion vary. They may depend on a woman’s age, the stage of her pregnancy, religious or cultural beliefs, previous mental health, or whether others pressured her into having an abortion. Pregnancy care centres respond to hundreds of women every year who voluntarily seek help for negative post-abortion emotions. Many women look for a safe place to speak about their feeling...s, and pregnancy care centres provide such a safe place. With post-abortion care, each woman is met with respect and provided with the support she is looking for. This support may take the form of a single visit where she has an opportunity to speak about her feelings regarding her abortion experience or the support may be ongoing. The nature of the care provided is client-led. If you have had an abortion and are experiencing post-abortion stress or grief - it's important to know you are not alone and there is support available for you." You can go to our website: (https://pregnancycarecanada.ca/) for more information and to find a centre near you.

We've all heard it - "It takes a village to raise a child". WomanCare helps to provide that village through material items, emotional support and community referrals. If you support WomanCare - THANK YOU!... You are part of the village, making a difference.

Yes... always...

Repost @healthiest_baby "In a nutshell, turn-taking in talking with your little one is key. Even very young babies can have conversations. A young baby may kick her limbs or open her mouth in response to your words. An older baby will make noises and squeaks. Of course, you’ll have actual conversations as your baby grows and develops. Researchers found that kids who were taking part in more conversations at 2 years old, had more advanced language a year later. This is... really great news for exhausted parents. It means you can encourage your baby’s growing mind in simple ways that don’t require expensive toys or spending endless time playing on the floor." ? See more

Happy Thanksgiving...

Now You Know... "The avocado is shaped like the pregnant uterus and has a big swollen seed inside. They also take 9 months to ripen. Did you know the avocado can reduce the risk of cervical cancer and also aids in health of the womb and development of the baby?"

"MBO", It's a thing...

"Fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, amino acids, and minerals are all important for fertility and pregnancy. So why not include them in a dessert so good you wouldn't even know is healthy based on its amazing taste and texture? This panna cotta recipe is so versatile! It can be dairy-based or coconut-based, topped in berries, or drizzled in melted dark chocolate, and/or even made into an "espresso and cream" treat (I love using chicory or dandelion root "coffee"). The gelatin that gives panna cotta its amazing texture contains amino acids that help heal the gut, repair connective tissue, and support joints. And whenever you top your panna cotta with fresh seasonal berries, you're getting wonderful phytonutrients to heal your body." You're Welcome!

Such amazing Creatures!

Marriage 101 - Be Forgivers

... "then YOU go" ...

Simple Diet Advice For a Healthy Pregnancy...

Take care of yourself...

patience / noun: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. - We all need reminding sometimes...

Happy WORLD SMILE DAY! How to Celebrate? Make people around you smile. - Do a random act of kindness. Buy a stranger a coffee. - Compliment someone. ... - Surprise someone in your family with a visit, cook a meal for them, or do something special for them. - Volunteer your time and/ or money at a local nonprofit organization. Smiling not only offers a mood boost but helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits, including: - Reduced blood pressure. - Increased endurance. - Reduced pain. - Reduced stress. - Strengthened immune system. So Go Ahead - SMILE!

October 2020: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month #KnowOurBabies

Marriage Challenge... but it's so hard!

Embrace the Unexpected!