I had my baby, now what?
While you just want to get home and snuggle that baby, don’t forget these important details within that first week home.
3 AM concern about baby and not sure if it’s urgent?
Babies do all sorts of weird things at weird hours! From oddly coloured poops to gassy tummies, a funky looking rash, running a temperature or an accidental bonk on the head.
When you have a concern and it’s “off hours” for your care provider or clinics, call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 for 24/7 help with non-emergency situations. You will have the option to speak with a registered nurse if you have concerns about baby and aren’t sure whether you should see your care provider or go to the ER. These amazing nurses will be able to help guide you to the appropriate resources. Make sure to have baby’s healthcare number on hand when you call in.
Breastfeeding Support
Comox Valley Public Health Unit
Drop in 10am to 12pm Thursdays or call to make a same day appointment (7 days a week) 250 331 8520
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
961 England Ave, Courtenay
Breast Milk Depot
Nanaimo General Hospital
Childcare Support
Period of PURPLE Crying
Information to help parents understand this time in their baby’s life, from 2 weeks of age and continues until about 3 to 4 months.
PacificCARE
Comox Valley Child Development Association
237 3rd Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1
Post Partum Anxiety and Depression Support
Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Tel: 250 331 8524
Drop in: Mon to Fri, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Wednesdays, 1pm – to 2pm
441C England Ave, Courtenay
Comox Valley Public Health Unit
Tel: 250 331 8520
Call for a same day appointment
Daily intake 8:30am to 4:30pm, 7 days a week
961 England Ave, Courtenay
Pacific Postpartum Society
Telephone coaching for women and partners
Call Toll Free: 1 885 255 7999
Clinical Counsellors
Private pay and Employee Assistance Program
Baby’s Best Chance: Parents’ Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care
A reference guide to help new parents from pregnancy, through birth, and in the parenting of a baby up to six months of age.