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Pacific Postpartum Support Society

After delivery or adoption of a child, it is common to experience some symptoms of postpartum depression. There are a number of resources available to help you and your family cope with postpartum depression. Visit Healthy Families BC – Coping with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, or BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre – Self-care Program for Women with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (PDF 1.7 MB).

Pacific Post Partum Support Society has been supporting mothers and their families experiencing postpartum/perinatal distress, depression and anxiety for over 45 years.

Pacific Postpartum Support Society
P. 1(855) 255-7999 – Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Text. (604) 256-8088 – Wednesday to Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
W. postpartum.org

Public Health – Prenatal, Maternity and Postpartum Support

Public Health Nurse services provided by Interior Health in Revelstoke include immunizations, breastfeeding support, prenatal/postpartum information, and supports for new parents.

Prenatal, Maternity and Postpartum Support

  • Pregnancy Testing and prenatal information
  • Postnatal follow up for moms and babies – you can expect a call and a home visit from a Public Health nurse.  New parents are encouraged to use these services and reach out anytime.
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Postpartum depression support and resources
  • Infant crying
  • Providing health information and screening (including development, health and safety)
  • Nursing support services for children with special needs
  • Child development parenting skills promotion and guidance
  • Dental, hearing, vision, speech and language services
  • Support for dads and partners

Grow with Me – Weight and See – Follow your baby’s growth and development. Drop-in with your baby on Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at the Revelstoke Early Years Centre, Room 128 – 1001 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, BC, P. (250) 814-2244

Vaccinations and Immunizations

  • In BC, vaccinations are offered free of charge to protect children from 12 different diseases
  • Vaccines are given at two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months and when entering kindergarten.

Revelstoke Public Health 
1200 Newlands Rd., Revelstoke, BC
P. (250) 814 – 2244

Selkirk Medical Group – Maternity Doctors

The Selkirk Medical Group has six maternity family physicians and one midwife working together in a collaborative maternity care team.  Maternity providers focus on family centered care and support mothers in their emotional and medical needs during this exciting time of life. Natural labor practices are promoted and mothers and families are supported during their prenatal, labor and postpartum experiences.  Four of the maternity physicians at Selkirk Medical Group have enhanced surgical skills and are available to provide cesarean section services at Queen Victoria Hospital.

Visit Selkirk Medical Group’s Maternity Resources page for trusted maternity information from pre-conception to breastfeeding and mental health.

201-101 1 St. W, Revelstoke, BC
P. (250) 837-9321
W. selkirkmedicalgroup.ca