Kinship Postpartum Group

December 2, 2022 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Friday

January 6, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Friday
February 3, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Friday
March 3, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Friday
April 14, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Friday

Parenthood was never meant to be done alone. You know the saying "it takes a village to raise a child"? 

Well, welcome to your village.

On the first Friday of every month, join doulas and mothers Samantha Garcia Gagnon (from bellies inc. and samanthagagnon.com) and Katrina Fortin (from Cedar Sisters Doula ) and other new parents 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.
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​Bellies Community Space
​205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 2K7
​Please note - the space is upstairs and only accessible by stairs.
Registration is required as space is limited.
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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.

    December Registration - Waitlist as of November 4

    December 2, 2022 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | FRIDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC
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    ​Topic:     Intro to Infant Massage with Susanna Chin Ward, RMT
    An introduction to the benefits of nurturing touch with your child through massage. This is a course open to expecting and new parents/caregivers of pre-crawlers 0-8 months. We will cover benefits, hands on techniques, and discuss specific indications for massage through the first year of life.

    Your instructor for this course is Susanna Chin RMT. Susanna has trained as an instructor through IAIM in Oregon and has been teaching Infant Massage in the community for 15 years. She currently works at Bellies Community Space in Pitt Meadows, BC.

    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.

    January Registration 

    January 6, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | FRIDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    ​Topic TBA

    ​    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 3, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | FRIDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    ​Topic TBA

    ​    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 3, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | FRIDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    ​Topic TBA

    ​    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 14, 2023 | 12:30pm-2:00pm | FRIDAY | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    ​Topic:
    Starting Solids and Baby Led Weaning with Tracey Carolan, IBCLC and doula with @ridgemeadowsdoulas

    Starting solids can feel like a overwhelming and even scary process. What should I feed my baby? When do we start? How do I know my baby is ready to start? Should i start with purees and try baby led weaning? How can I do baby led weaning while keeping my baby safe when eating large pieces of food? Don't worry, we will get those questions answered for you.

    About our guest: Tracey Carolan has been a birth and Postpartum Doula for the past 5 years with Ridge Meadows Doula Services, empowering and educating pregnant people to have the birth they are wanting. She is also a sleep educator working with children from Newborn to age 3, normalising sleep and teaching how to support the infant brain development from a neuroscience standpoint.

    However her passion is supporting families with feeding. Her mom was a La Leche League leader for many years and after having her son in 2014, Tracey became one as well. In Spring of 2022 she sat the International Board Certified Lactation exam and passed and now run her own private practice By Your Side.

    ​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.