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The Pregnancy HUB

HUB Program Schedule

Upcoming events

  • Your Body After Birth (live/online)

    • December 10, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
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    All pregnancy HUB participants, pregnant or newly parenting are invited to join Hayley, RN for this virtual prenatal class on what to expect during the first 6 weeks postpartum.

    Topics covered will include:

    • What is the postpartum period

    • What happens to your body during the postpartum period

    • How to take care of yourself during the postpartum period

    • Recovering at home from vaginal birth

    • Recovering at home from caesarean birth

    • Coping with emotions

    • Management of common postpartum challenges

    Facilitator: 

    Hayley Bentley, RN. (she/her) 

    Hayley is a Registered Nurse with a background in working with infants, children, and families since she graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2015. Hayley has grown up on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc where she is grateful to work, play and raise her own family.
    As a Registered Nurse and mother of 5, Hayley recognizes the importance of building a strong supportive network for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Hayley is dedicated to providing families with evidence-based information and passionate about increasing the self-efficacy of perinatal people to make informed decisions. With many years experience as a public health nurse, Hayley has demonstrated skills in building strong therapeutic relationships, which support each individual’s and families' unique needs. Hayley is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment that fosters growth and confidence. Hayley recognizes that everyone has a unique experience with pregnancy, postpartum, and/or the early parenting stages. Hayley’s passion for perinatal education come from her own personal birth experiences and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to support HUB participants.
    Outside of her role at The Pregnancy HUB, Hayley enjoys shuttling her kids back and forth to activities, spending time outdoors, watching her children play sports and running.

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  • Caring for a Sick Baby: What Parents Need to Know

    • January 08, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom
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    It can be worrying when your baby isn’t feeling well — but knowing what to look for and how to care for them can make all the difference. In this class, we’ll explore common childhood illnesses and symptoms, learn how to take your baby’s temperature and what you can do to treat a fever, and we will talk about when to seek medical care or extra support.

    Using trusted information from Baby’s Best Chance, we’ll discuss ways to comfort your little one, recognize signs that need extra attention, and take care of yourself while caring for your baby. This class will help you feel more confident and prepared for those times when your baby gets sick.

    Facilitator: 

    Hayley Bentley, RN. (she/her) 

    Hayley is a Registered Nurse with a background in working with infants, children, and families since she graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2015. Hayley has grown up on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc where she is grateful to work, play and raise her own family.
    As a Registered Nurse and mother of 5, Hayley recognizes the importance of building a strong supportive network for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Hayley is dedicated to providing families with evidence-based information and passionate about increasing the self-efficacy of perinatal people to make informed decisions. With many years experience as a public health nurse, Hayley has demonstrated skills in building strong therapeutic relationships, which support each individual’s and families' unique needs. Hayley is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment that fosters growth and confidence. Hayley recognizes that everyone has a unique experience with pregnancy, postpartum, and/or the early parenting stages. Hayley’s passion for perinatal education come from her own personal birth experiences and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to support HUB participants.
    Outside of her role at The Pregnancy HUB, Hayley enjoys shuttling her kids back and forth to activities, spending time outdoors, watching her children play sports and running.

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  • Pregnancy & Early Parenting Online Conference for People with a History of Substance Use

    • January 15, 2026
    • 9:15 AM - 2:45 PM
    • Zoom
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    The Pregnancy HUB presents a FREE online conference for any pregnant, postpartum, or early parenting person who may have a history of substance use in BC. Pregnancy and early parenting can be challenging at any time and we could all use some extra support and learning to help guide us through this new journey. Please join us for a day of insightful learning and skill development to help you through your pregnancy and early parenting period. 

    In order to preserve registrants' confidentiality  and anonymity, The Pregnancy HUB will be using Zoom Webinar and registrants' video profiles disabled. This conference will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. 

    Thursday, January 15th Agenda

    9:15 - 9:30am: Welcome from The Pregnancy HUB & Land Acknowledgement - Hayley Bentley & Traditional Welcome & Opening - Elder Glida Morgan

    9:30-10:15am:Caring for your Baby at Risk for Substance Use Withdrawal

    Presenter: Jola Berkman, RN, BSN, BSc.(hons), M.Ed

    10:30-11:15am: Parenting in the Real World: Substance Use and System Navigation Presenter: Jenn Betts, BLA, DONA Certified Doula

    BREAK

    11:30am-12:15pm: Choices, Navigation & A Well Nourished Transition to Parenthood Presenter: Laura Interlandi, Doula, BSW (candidate) 

    LUNCH BREAK 12:15-1:00pm 

    1:00-1:45pm: Normalizing Newborn Behaviours

    Presenter: Erin Fulton, RN, BScN, IBCLC, MSN

    1:45-2:30pm: Strength-based Parenting

    Presenter: Jenn Betts, BLA, DONA Certified Doula

    2:30 – 2:45pm: Closing Remarks – Elder Glida Morgan & Hayley Bentley

    BCAPOP gratefully acknowledges the financial support from the Provincial Perinatal Substance Use Program, BC Women's Mental Health and Substance Use Programs + Initiatives for this event.

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  • Prenatal Express

    • January 22, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Are you pregnant and looking for childbirth education? 

    Join us for Prenatal Express, a 2-hour online class where we will provide you with education that will prepare you for the most exciting journey of your life!  

    We will explore the stages of pregnancy, the childbirth process, discussion on comfort measures as well as possible medical interventions.  

    Please feel free to bring your partner as well! 

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  • Beyond The Bump: Infant Care & Feeding

    • January 29, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    The transition from pregnancy to new parenthood is a time of excitement, exhaustion and lots of learning! In this class we will explore the early days of infant care and feeding and discuss practical tools that support postpartum healing.

    Topics include:

    - preparing for new parenthood

    - infant care: normal newborn behavior, hygiene, teething, attachment

    - supporting postpartum healing

    - infant feeding basics

    Join us for this 2-hour class to gain knowledge & confidence for your new parenthood journey!

    Facilitator: Hayley Bentley, RN. (she/her)


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  • Pelvic Floor Health for Perinatal People (recorded class)

    • June 11, 2027
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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.

    This recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need. The instructor, Heather, is a registered physiotherapist who provides suggestions for the most common pelvic floor questions and concerns for perinatal people that can be utilized at home.  

    This recorded class covers the following concerns:

    Prenatal - 20 Weeks’ Gestation

    • Stiffness Rebalancing
    • 2nd Trimester Pelvic Muscle Touch-Relaxation
    • Deep External Pelvic Floor Release and Activation
    • Breathing Makeover

    Prenatal - 30 Weeks’ Gestation

    • Pay Attention to Your Bowel Movements
    • 3rd Trimester Pelvic Muscle Touch-Relax
    • Squat Training
    Post-Partum - Vaginal Delivery
    • Trauma Help
    • Saddle Map Exercise
    • Prone Lying
    • Dead Bug Arms
    • Transverse Abs with Scarf Assistance

    Post-Partum - C-Section Delivery

    • Trauma Help
    • Saddle Mapping
    • Skin Sensory Training
    • Scar Massage
    • Elastic Support
    • Dead Bug Arms
    • Transverse Abs with Scarf Assistance
    • Deep External Pelvic Floor Release and Activation

    This video is made possible in collaboration between the Fernie Women’s Centre, Ahead of the Curve Physiotherapy, People&, with the funding support of the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

    This recorded video will be available until May 25 2024. You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    Heather Kerr, registered physiotherapist.

     Heather has been practising in the Elk Valley since 2002, where Heather started as the first physiotherapist prescribing custom foot orthotics and specializing in gait analysis. Heather went on to obtain a Certificate in Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy and a license to practice acupuncture.

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  • Prenatal in a Day (recorded class)

    • June 11, 2027
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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027. 

    This 3-hour recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need to help prenatal people prepare for birth.


    Erin Fulton, RN, BScN, IBCLC, MSN.

    is a Kamloops public health nurse with 22 years experience supporting families through their journey of pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum. I have been a certified childbirth educator for 20 years and am very passionate about creating a safe, healthy space for families and health care providers to support woman through the beautiful journey of mothering. I have 3 children of my own and one granddaughter. My passion for perinatal nursing and educating came from my personal birth experiences. My current position is in a specialized program that supports young vulnerable woman and their children, to be happy, healthy, safe and successful in reaching their heart’s desire.

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  • Navigating Pregnancy After Loss (recorded class)

    • June 11, 2027
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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027. 


    This recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need. During this recorded video, we will discuss how pregnancy after loss is under-supported in society and what emotions can present in pregnancy after loss (PAL).

    Attendees will understand the complexity of emotions in PAL and gain some tools on how to manage them.

    Aditi Loveridge, Grief Recovery Specialist, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

    headshot photo of Aditi LoveridgeAditi Loveridge (she/her) is a certified coach, Grief Recovery Specialist, Mindfulness meditation teacher and founder of the registered charity, The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre. 

    Aditi has personally navigated the complex journey of pregnancy and infant loss. Through her personal and professional journey she found that there were more supports needed to fully support the loss community. To fill this gap, Aditi founded the Centre. Aditi is honoured to help connect people to more healing options - so they can heal in their own way and on their own terms. 

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  • Birth and Beyond - Newborn Care: Feeding & Sleep (recorded class)

    • June 11, 2027
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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027. 

    This recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need. This video will explore the 'normal' of newborn feeding and sleep.

    Presented by: Jan Brandt  RN, IBCLC, Doula Canada CBE (in progress) 

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  • Things to Know About Tobacco (recorded class)

    • June 11, 2027
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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027. 

    This recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need.  We know that quitting smoking can be challenging, but it is possible for everyone. Karen Alden from the BC Lung Association-QuitNow hosts this 30 minute inspirational overview of how you or someone you know can quit smoking for good.

    QuitNow is BC’s free smoking cessation program providing interactive and personalized behavioural support services to help motivate and guide you to quit smoking and stay quit. Strategies, tips and tools, resources and nicotine replacement therapy options will be discussed.

    presented by: Karen Alden, Outreach Training Coordinator, QuitNow

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  • Did you know your baby would cry like this? The Period of PURPLE Crying (recorded class)

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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.


    This recorded class is available for you to watch and rewatch as you need. This presentation will review the research behind infant crying and the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. Practical tips on soothing techniques and self-care will be provided.

    Presented by: Karen Sadler & Claire Humphreys, Prevent SBS BC 

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  • Feuling Your Body: Easy Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy

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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.

    This video breaks down prenatal nutrition into simple, practical steps that families can confidently follow. We’ll highlight key nutrients that support both parent and baby’s health, and show you how to get them from everyday foods.

    Presented by: Lillian Yin RD, MPH 

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  • Postpartum Healing Through Nurition and Feeding Your Baby

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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.

    This video focuses on supporting families through the early postpartum period with simple, nourishing nutrition strategies. We’ll discuss foods and nutrients that promote healing, energy, and recovery for new parents. The session also addresses common infant feeding questions, such as chestfeeding nutrition, formula considerations, and introducing solids.

    Presented by: Amy Chow RD 

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  • Keeping Food Safe for You and Your Baby

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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.

    This session provides clear, practical guidance on food safety during pregnancy and the early months of infant feeding. We’ll cover common concerns including which foods to avoid, how to safely handle and prepare foods, and strategies to reduce the risk of foodborne illness for both parents and babies.

    Presented by: Lillian Yin RD, MPH

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  • Smart Shopping: Affordable & Nutritious Meals for Your Family

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    You will have access to the video as soon as you register.

    This recorded video will be available until June 11, 2027.

     This video offers practical tips to help families stretch their food dollars without compromising on nutrition. Viewers will learn strategies such as meal planning, making the most of grocery flyers, reading labels to find healthy and budget-friendly options, and choosing versatile ingredients that can be used in multiple meals. The focus is on realistic, family-friendly solutions that make healthy eating more accessible and affordable, even with limited time or resources.

    Presentded by Amy Chow, 

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The Pregnancy HUB is a program hosted by BCAPOP.

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charitable registration number: 82153 3072 RR0001

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

   

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