Apple Tree Maternity
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The actual DSM diagnosis of depression doesn’t always fit how men experience depression, Dr. Fisher said. For men, symptoms may include frustration, agitation... and irritability, an increase in dopamine-boosting activities (drinking, drugs, gambling) and isolation. #PASSBILLC306 https://www.nytimes.com//mi/men-postpartum-depression.html

Humback Whale Placenta - so cool!

Dieter on the Mountain - says thanks to KLH Hospital staff!

The actual DSM diagnosis of depression doesn’t always fit how men experience depression, Dr. Fisher said. For men, symptoms may include frustration, agitation... and irritability, an increase in dopamine-boosting activities (drinking, drugs, gambling) and isolation. #PASSBILLC306 https://www.nytimes.com//mi/men-postpartum-depression.html

Humback Whale Placenta - so cool!

Tracy Hill - an excellent doula and childbirth educator is currently offering some Birthing From Within Classes over the summer. Please see poster for more information.

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This year, the City of Vancouver - Local Government officially declared May 5th as Day of the Midwife for the first time in history. "Registered midwives are e...ssential frontline workers. Access to these services help us build healthy communities. That’s why I’m proud to officially mark Day of the Midwife for the first time to recognize those in midwifery care & the crucial role they play in healthcare," said Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart . #BCMidwives are grateful for the support from the City of Vancouver! Are you looking for a midwife in B.C.? You can find one here: https://www.bcmidwives.com/ #bcpoli

Tracy Hill - an excellent doula and childbirth educator is currently offering some Birthing From Within Classes over the summer. Please see poster for more information.

This year, the City of Vancouver - Local Government officially declared May 5th as Day of the Midwife for the first time in history. "Registered midwives are e...ssential frontline workers. Access to these services help us build healthy communities. That’s why I’m proud to officially mark Day of the Midwife for the first time to recognize those in midwifery care & the crucial role they play in healthcare," said Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart . #BCMidwives are grateful for the support from the City of Vancouver! Are you looking for a midwife in B.C.? You can find one here: https://www.bcmidwives.com/ #bcpoli

Placentas are so amazing!

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Unfortunately midwives are burning out within Interior Health

For families needing some support with dinnertime and access to food.

Did you know that an RMT with a special focus in prenatal massage and newborn support has started out of Apple Tree Clinic? You can visit Carlie's website to book an appointment...

Happy World Kindness Day - especially needed during a pandemic...

Free Zoom Infant Massage class - less than 6months old!

Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. I'm thinking of all the babes in my care who never took a breath, or died too soon, and the families that love them, & lighting a candle #WaveOfLight #BLAW2020 #BabyLoss

Happy Halloween!

The BC NDP have omitted midwifery care from their platform. Despite naming healthcare as a priority, the NDP are not providing any support to address the profes...sional inequities and burnout midwives face. They want us and B.C. families to accept a broken status quo. See our full statement on the BC NDP platform: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Announceme/Midwives_BCNDP #bcpoli #bcndp #BCelxn2020 #bcmidwives See more

from @motherdwell With new studies of evidence based research constantly coming to the surface, it can be confusing when hearing conflicting opinions and protoc...ols. When you are uncomfortable and your gut tells you to ask further.. use your B.R.A.I.N. B - BENEFITS: What are the benefits for me and my baby? Why is this suggested or necessary? R - RISKS: What are the risks to me and my baby? How will this effect the rest of my birth? What other procedures may follow? A - ALTERNATIVES: Are there any alternatives or other options? I - INTUITION: What is my intuition telling me? How does my partner feel? N - NOW? NOTHING?: Can we wait an hour and decide? What happens if we do nothing? Remember that YOU HAVE OPTIONS. You are in charge of your body! You have a natural right to bodily autonomy. It’s important to find a care provider that is willing to explore all options with you. Find someone who will respect you and your gut feelings. . . . #birthfacts #birth #pregancy #informedchoice #autonomy #brain #doula #communitybirth #communitybirthprogram See more

We are pleased that The BC Green Party acknowledges midwives’ role in B.C.’s primary care networks. However, what we need now are specific commitments to addres...s the midwifery crisis and close the compensation gap between B.C. midwives and their counterparts in other provinces to ensure quality midwifery care remains available to B.C. families. See our full statement: https://www.bcmidwives.com//_z/News_Announcements/BCGreens #bcpoli #bcgreens #BCelxn2020 #BCMidwives See more

Indigenous families deserve quality maternity care in their communities. We're calling on political parties this election to support Indigenous midwives and imp...rove access to birth and maternity services in Indigenous communities. See our full statement here: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/support_bc_midwives #MidwivesDeliver #DeliverForMidwives #FixTheMidwiferyCrisis #bcpoli #bcndp #bcliberals #bcgreens #bcmidwives

Healthcare professionals get parental leave and benefits. Why don't midwives? No wonder one in three B.C. midwives is burning out and ready to leave the profess...ion. We’re asking political parties to even the playing field this election in order to sustain midwifery in B.C. See our full statement here: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/support_bc_midwives #MidwivesDeliver #DeliverForMidwives #FixTheMidwiferyCrisis #bcpoli #bcndp #bcliberals #bcgreens #bcmidwives

B.C. midwives are the second-lowest paid in Canada and burning out fast. This election, we're asking political parties to support equity in maternity care and e...nsure that midwifery is there for B.C. families. See our full statement here: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/support_bc_midwives #MidwivesDeliver #DeliverForMidwives #FixTheMidwiferyCrisis #bcpoli #bcndp #bcliberals #bcgreens #bcmidwives

Midwifery in B.C. is facing a crisis due to inaction and lack of support from previous governments. This election, we’re calling on political parties to make su...re midwifery services will continue to be available to those who need them. See our full statement here: https://www.bcmidwives.com//News_Annou/support_bc_midwives #MidwivesDeliver #DeliverForMidwives #FixTheMidwiferyCrisis #bcpoli #bcndp #bcliberals #bcgreens

Dates have been used around the world for centuries as a natural approach to preparation for labor. Several studies now support their effectiveness. Though we d...on’t know exactly why, they do have an impact on the start and progress of labor - likely due to an impact on the hormone oxytocin which helps labor start and progress effectively. A 2011 study found that women who ate dates starting at 36 weeks were: Significantly more dilated when they got to the hospital Had a significantly higher rate of intact membranes Were significantly more likely to go into labor spontaneously (i.e. without induction) And had nearly half the length of first stage of labor A 2014 study found that women who ate dates from 37 weeks on had: Greater cervical dilatation at admission Higher success rates of labor induction when needed A 2017 study concluded that all the above was accurate and yet another study found that eating dates in pregnancy led to less bleeding immediately after birth. Any type of dates work! The ‘dose’ is about 2.5 ounces of dates ( ~6 to 8 small dates or ~4 larger dates) daily, starting at 36 or 37 weeks and until labor begins. I love eating them plain, but you can include them in my herbal bliss bites (recipe on my IGTV), use them to sweeten cashew or almond milk, or include them chopped in yogurt or oatmeal. Amazingly, they also haven’t been shown to be a problem for blood sugar. Did you use dates to prep for your labor? Do you know a pregnant mama who is prepping for labor? Tag her in the comments below so she can learn about the power of this ancient medicine! #ideservebirthsupport #foodasmedicine #foodismedicine #prenatalcourse #prenatalclass #empoweredbirth #naturalbirth #naturalpregnancy #birthwithoutfear #herbalmedicine #herbalist #herbalista See more

Joanie Mercier - specializing in pelvic floor Physiotherapy is now starting out of Apple Tree! You can see her card below for more information or to book an appointment.

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Do you self identify as aboriginal? Would love to hear about your experiences seeking health care in the region.

Dear Families, BC Midwives need your support Now in BC, midwives attend 22% of deliveries in our province. Last October, BC midwives voted down an offer by the NDP government because it failed to incorporate requirements that are critical to sustaining the profession and ensuring midwifery care is available to birthing families in BC. This week Midwives are back at the bargaining table with the BC Ministry of Health- at a time when support and demand for midwifery is at... an all-time high. As per a recent study, 1 in 3 BC midwives say they are likely to leave the profession within five years if support remains deficient. We are midwives as it is our calling, but no amount of passion can attract sufficient recruits without an urgent and robust rollout of ministry-funded infrastructure. Want to help our profession Bloom? 1) Visit @bcmidwives Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages- please share or re-post our campaign to raise some noise 2) Visit www.supportBCMidwives.ca (link in bio) to send a letter to Premier Horgan, the Honourable Adrian Dix and your local MLA 3) Post your reason for loving midwives and tag our BC decision makers @johnhorgan4bc and @adriandixbc, using the hashtag #deliverformidwives Thank you for your support! Source: @bcmidwives #bcmidwives #bcpoli #midwifelife #bcndp #deliverformidwives