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Pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, parenthood, and reproductive mental health are topics we love to share about on our blog! As storytellers we welcome REAL stories, whether uplifting, heartbreaking, or somewhere in between. We welcome stories from guest contributors, please Contact Us to submit your story to feature on the blog.
Perinatal Mental Health Therapist | Jasmin Abizadeh, MA, RCC
We were thrilled when Jasmin, mother of two young children, and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist, reached out to us to contribute to our blog. Having discovered our Pregnancy Through a Pandemic project, and being an advocate for mental health herself, she wanted to provide pregnancy and postpartum support and resources to other women.
Infant Loss Story | Reproductive Mental Health | Vancouver, BC
In collaboration with the Butterfly Run Vancouver, BC Women's Health Foundation and Reproductive Mental Health we are sharing real stories from real women to support pregnancy loss, infant loss and infertility awareness. Read Kim’s story about her hope for a rainbow baby, and her heartbreaking experience with infant loss.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Story | Reproductive Mental Health | Vancouver, BC
In collaboration with the Butterfly Run Vancouver, BC Women's Health Foundation and Reproductive Mental Health we are sharing real stories from real women to support pregnancy loss, infant loss and infertility awareness. Read Vivian’s story about miscarriage and her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Krystal’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers especially when it comes to your support system. From receiving the best news of your life to the worst, these women have had to do it without their partners, and friends and family.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Kerri’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
“It takes a village”, we hear this phrase all the time and under the best of circumstances that “village” is more like 1-2 key family members, if you’re lucky. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers especially when it comes to your support system.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Colleen’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
From baby announcements, ultrasounds and appointments, to prenatal and baby prep classes, baby showers and get togethers with friends and family, the journey of pregnancy is incredibly special and a huge milestone to celebrate. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers.