South Community Birth Program (SCBP)

South Community Birth Program (SCBP) The SCBP is designed to bring pregnancy and birth back to a community-based, peer-supported, primary care experience.

More specific goals include improving the health outcomes of pregnant people and their families. The South Community Birth Program (SCBP) was established in October 2003 to pilot a unique maternity care program situated in the South Community area of Vancouver, British Columbia. At BC Women’s hospital, the Head of Family Practice, Sue Harris, and the Head of Midwifery, Lee Saxell, received funding

through the Federal Government’s Primary Health Care Transition Funds, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and B.C. Women’s Hospital to pilot an innovative, collaborative, multidisciplinary program. Family physicians, midwives, community health nurses, and doulas all provide care in a community-based, culturally appropriate, during pregnancy, birth and the newborn period. The SCBP is designed to improve the health outcomes of pregnant people in the underserved community of South Vancouver. This is the first such multidisciplinary program of its kind in Canada. People have the choice of receiving their care in CP groups with a doctor or midwife and a nurse, or in individual one-on-one visits. Clients also have the option of being assigned a doula for support during labour and birth. To date, the SCBP has 44 trained doulas and among them they speak 24 languages as well as English. Families are matched with doulas with whom they can converse in their first languages. Since 2003 the SCBP has cared for more than 5,000 pregnancies, many of whom are new immigrants to Canada.

Join in-person or via zoom for postpartum drop-in this Wednesday, May 20th @ 12pm with Noriko San! Zoom link here: http...
05/19/2026

Join in-person or via zoom for postpartum drop-in this Wednesday, May 20th @ 12pm with Noriko San! Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82314355320
Meeting ID: 823 1435 5320

✨ Postpartum Drop-In Group. This Wednesday @ 12 PM ✨⁣⁣This week’s topic:⁣Your Baby-Friendly Home: Practical Ways to Make...
05/05/2026

✨ Postpartum Drop-In Group. This Wednesday @ 12 PM ✨⁣
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This week’s topic:⁣
Your Baby-Friendly Home: Practical Ways to Make Your Home Safe and Functional⁣
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Join us for a thoughtful and practical session with Monica Chan, Parenting Coach with The Imperfect Parent. She’ll be sharing simple, realistic ways to create a home environment that works for both you and your baby; without overwhelm.⁣
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💻 Presented virtually⁣
🏥 Join us in clinic to connect with other parents and watch together on the big screen⁣
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Whether you’re newly postpartum or settling into your routine, this is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and meet others in the same stage.⁣
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🔗 Join virtually here:⁣
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89176487587⁣
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We’d love to see you there 🤍

Have questions about childcare in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area? Comes join Westcoast Childcare Resource Westcoa...
04/21/2026

Have questions about childcare in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area? Comes join Westcoast Childcare Resource Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre https://www.wstcoast.org/ this Wednesday, April 22 @ 12pm who will talk about Choosing Childcare. In person or virtually here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82961739014

WCCRC provides resources, referrals and training to families, professionals and organizations who are seeking the best care and early learning for children.

Do you have car seat questions? Come join us this Wednesday, April 15th @ 12pm with Introduction to Car Seat Safety with...
04/14/2026

Do you have car seat questions? Come join us this Wednesday, April 15th @ 12pm with Introduction to Car Seat Safety with CPSAC Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Janna Bakla! Join IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83513560185 . If you would like to book a car seat tech, check out for more info here: https://saferseats.ca/

car seats don't have to be overwhelming. We're here to help. We are Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Sea-to-Sky area Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) certified through CPSAC - the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada. via Parachute Canada: Motor vehicle

03/24/2026

Over the next 3 weeks, our Postpartum Drop-In Group will feature special guest speakers covering:

✨ Infant Sleep with Dawn Whittaker, Parenting Coach
✨ Gentle Parenting with Imperfect Parent
✨ Restorative Music for Caregivers & Babies with https://www.shalomwiebe.ca/

Join us every Wednesday at 12pm — attend virtually or in person.

View the full schedule and details here:
https://scbp.ca/workshop/postpartum-drop-in-group

We’d love to have you join us 💛

Send a message to learn more

Join us this Wednesday, March 18th at 12 PM for our Postpartum Drop-In Group 🤍⛑️This week’s topic is Introduction to Inf...
03/17/2026

Join us this Wednesday, March 18th at 12 PM for our Postpartum Drop-In Group 🤍⛑️

This week’s topic is Introduction to Infant & Toddler Safety with Jill Colpitts, a Red Cross Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor from Safe Beginnings First Aid https://safebeginnings.ca/

A great opportunity to learn practical safety tips and feel more confident caring for your little one.

Join us in person or virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85677447858

We’d love to see you there ✨

All things baby + toddler safety: CPR + choking workshops, first aid, car seat safety and babyproofing. In-person in Vancouver, BC, or online worldwide.

Have you always wanted to try a wrap, ring sling or baby carrier but were unsure where to start or which one is best for...
03/10/2026

Have you always wanted to try a wrap, ring sling or baby carrier but were unsure where to start or which one is best for your lifestyle? Come join Karla Castro, Babywearing Expert for postpartum drop-in this Wednesday March 11 @ 12pm! Join in person or virtually here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88409720106 Follow Karla here: https://www.instagram.com/thebabywearingclub/

13K Followers, 2,570 Following, 1,165 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Karla Castro-Babywearing Coach ()

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