Bellies Pregnancy Group

No Group in December. We will be back in January 2023.

January 9, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY 
February 13, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY 
March 20, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY 
April 17, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY 

Welcome to the Bellies Pregnancy group - a prenatal group that centers on holistic preparation, informed decision making and an individualized approach to bringing a baby earthside. This group is focused on connection and community.

On the second Monday of every month, join doulas and mothers Samantha Garcia Gagnon (from bellies inc. and samanthagagnon.com), Stephanie Penner and Michelle Short (both from Wildflower Birth Collective www.wildflowerbirthcollective.ca) and other pregnant folks in your community to connect and share.

Each month we will have a topic that we will start the session with and then it will be an open forum for any questions or sharing you would like to give.

Bellies community space is an inclusive community and our pregnancy group is open to all pregnant people.

We are located at 205 - 12165 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Please note, our office is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs.
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Cost (starting January 2023)
To hold your spot, a minimum $5 donation must be e-transferred to hello@samanthagagnon.com - use password COMMUNITY

The donation will not be refunded for cancellations or no shows. It will only be refunded if the class has been cancelled. 

The donation will be gifted to the Nesting Doula Collective who 
provide care and support to Black, Indigenous and communities of colour -- including immigrants and refugees, at all stages of their reproductive journey from conception to postpartum.

If cost is a barrier for you, please contact us. We always reserve space for families who need a bit of extra support.

    January Registration.

    January 9 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    Topic: Postpartum Healing Tips after vaginal or cesarean delivery - no matter how your give birth, your body goes through a big physical change and stressor. Join us to learn ways that you can prepare for a smoother physical healing for your body.

    ​    To hold your spot, a minimum $5 donation must be e-transferred to hello@samanthagagnon.com - use password COMMUNITY
    COVID Protocols + Informed Consent
    As per public health guidelines, masks are optional but encouraged.

    We cannot be certain that a person will not contract SARS-CoV-2 while participating in one of our classes. The risk remains that a COVID 19 outbreak could occur despite our best efforts. It is vital that no person who feels sick in any way visit any of our facilities and/or utilize any of our services. We do not screen for potential illness.

    February Registration.

    February 13, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    Topic: Baby Feeding Options - learn more about your choices in feeding your baby - breast, pumped, formula or a combination. 

    ​    To hold your spot, a minimum $5 donation must be e-transferred to hello@samanthagagnon.com - use password COMMUNITY
    COVID Protocols + Informed Consent
    As per public health guidelines, masks are optional but encouraged.

    We cannot be certain that a person will not contract SARS-CoV-2 while participating in one of our classes. The risk remains that a COVID 19 outbreak could occur despite our best efforts. It is vital that no person who feels sick in any way visit any of our facilities and/or utilize any of our services. We do not screen for potential illness.

    March Registration.

    March 20, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    Topic: Induction 101 - Induction of labour is a very common intervention offered. Join us as we walk you through what an induction looks like, reasons for induction, what medications will be administered, the risks and benefits of waiting, and the risks and benefits of induction.

    ​To hold your spot, a minimum $5 donation must be e-transferred to hello@samanthagagnon.com - use password COMMUNITY
    COVID Protocols + Informed Consent
    As per public health guidelines, masks are optional but encouraged.

    We cannot be certain that a person will not contract SARS-CoV-2 while participating in one of our classes. The risk remains that a COVID 19 outbreak could occur despite our best efforts. It is vital that no person who feels sick in any way visit any of our facilities and/or utilize any of our services. We do not screen for potential illness.

    April Registration.

    April 17, 2023 | 6pm-7:30pm | MONDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    Topic:  What to expect in a cesarean birth. Join us to learn more about what to expect in a planned and an unplanned c-section. Who will get to be with you? What does the process look like? What physical things may you experience? What is involved in this surgery? What type of things can you request for your birth? What do the first few days postpartum look like after a csection?

    ​To hold your spot, a minimum $5 donation must be e-transferred to hello@samanthagagnon.com - use password COMMUNITY
    COVID Protocols + Informed Consent
    As per public health guidelines, masks are optional but encouraged.

    We cannot be certain that a person will not contract SARS-CoV-2 while participating in one of our classes. The risk remains that a COVID 19 outbreak could occur despite our best efforts. It is vital that no person who feels sick in any way visit any of our facilities and/or utilize any of our services. We do not screen for potential illness.