New Mothers and Parents Resource Guide | Kelowna, Penticton and Area
Updated: 1 day ago
Updated June 2026
Here is my running list of free education, local classes and support groups, and overall Okanagan resources for expecting and new families. Please check it out and share! If you have any you'd like to add please email me at ashleyfenrichdoula@gmail.com
Online Birth & Lactation Education:
Belly to Birth
Evidence Based Birth - free Stages of Labour crash course video on Youtube
Maternity Care Midwives - free recorded Youtube prenatal classes
First Droplets - Information on early milk supply including hand expression videos
HealthLinkBC Breastfeeding webpage
Interior Health Breastfeeding webpage
La Leche League - Free video class
La Leche League - Info sheet on Latching
Global Health Media - video on latching/attachment
Babies in Common - pumping guides
Free to Feed - Info and support on Navigating Breastfeeding through Infant Allergies
Local Lactation Assistance:
Penticton Public Health Maternity Care Program and Breastfeeding Clinic - support from Interior Health Nurses
Runs 8:30 a.m–4:00 p.m. 7 days a week by appointment
250-770-3418 (no website)
Breastfeeding Support: 1-855-868-7710 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) for telephone support
The Milk Clinic
-Breastfeeding support in the South Okanagan, run by midwives and IBCLCs who offer in-person and virtual appointments through MSP for the first six weeks post-birth with care provider referral
Sweet Spot Lactation
IBCLCs in Kelowna area (prenatal, pump/flange fittings, back to work consults etc)
The Mother Tree Collective
Kelowna through Vernon, Wholistic Lactation Support, Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes, Mom & Baby Meet-Ups… & More!
Infant Care:
Health Link BC resources:
Possums Programs - Swaddling - Safety and efficacy
Safe Beginnings First Aid
- A North American leader in baby and toddler safety courses, content and resources (for videos and tips see "@safebeginnings" on social media)
Safe Beginnings Car Seat Selection Tool
Babywearing Safety
Your Whole Baby - Intact Care
YourWholeBaby.org - Resource on caring for an intact baby / research on foreskin & circumcision
Infant Sleep:
La Leche League - Sleep and the Breastfeeding Family
HealthLinkBC Safe Sleep Guide
BASIS
- Website presenting research evidence about biologically normal sleep for human babies, discussing how infant sleep may vary due to cultural behaviours and expectations such as what babies are fed, where they sleep, and how we interpret their needs
The Beyond Sleep Training Project
-Supports parents in understanding biologically normal infant and toddler sleep and navigating the early years of parenting without sleep training.
Cosleepy
- Safe cosleeping information (blog posts, free & paid guides) including safe chest-sleeping and bedsharing and mattress information
Groups/Circles:
- Socialize with other new parents and babies 0-12 months at the YMCA Family Playtime located upstairs in the Penticton community centre.
La Leche League Breastfeeding meetings (virtual)
OK Breastfeeding Penticton Breastfeeding Café
Wednesdays 10:00 –12:00 330 Ellis St., Penticton
Free Family Programs/ Events:
Family Support/Assistance:
BC Doulas for Aboriginals Families Program
OneSky Penticton
- free services (diapers, infant clothing, pregnancy tests, referrals)
The Beginnings Pregnancy Support Program provides confidential and non-judgmental support and services for those facing the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. We work with families from conception to three years of age.
Bridge Services Kelowna
Mamas for Mamas - Kelowna Karma Market (diapers, clothing free store etc)
Mental Health:
(Kelowna) - Referral needed from health care practitioner
A service that offers telephone and text messaging support across B.C.
Call toll free 1-855-255-7999 or text 1-604-255-7999.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m
Celebrating the Circle of Life: A Guide to Emotional Health in Pregnancy & Early Motherhood for Indigenous Women &Their Families
Bodywork & Wellness:
Nuvista Chiropractic
Penticton Chiropractic Co (chiropractic and pelvic floor therapy)
Julie Gerhard
-Julie’s approach to working structurally with the body towards alignment and release includes Cranial Sacral Therapy, myofascial release, visceral mobilization, pelvic floor rehabilitation and spinal/pelvic mobilization
The Behive - Penticton wellness classes including prenatal yoga, sound healing, reiki, bookclubs, workshops
Mommy Mango - Youtube Core Strengthening exercises for diastasis recti and post-pregnancy
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