At Lexitor, we love welcoming babies!
The safe arrival of your amazing baby is part of a bigger journey. We are here to support and empower you.
The safe arrival of your amazing baby is part of a bigger journey. We are here to support and empower you.
Helpful preparation for welcoming your little one, these virtual classes are offered by our doctors to Lexitor families. Attend as many as you would like at no cost.
You should receive an email invitation – confirm your email with our staff if you have not. Please email back to register and you will receive a zoom invitation to attend. If you have not received the link the morning of the session, please call the office and let our staff know.
Your Questions Answered:
Labour and Birth I:
Labour and Birth II:
Breastfeeding:
Life with Your New Baby:
Tuesday morning is for the babies! The office is only open to new families and their bundles of joy. This is a drop-in time available to you for baby checks: Please arrive 8:30-9am
Thursday afternoons have been added as a ‘by appointment’ additional option. Please book-in with the staff – there is no group discussion component to this day.
Our lactation expert, Leslie Graham is available at these times to any family who would like extra assistance with breastfeeding.
Step 1: Register online https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register
Step 2: Then PHONE the call centre at 1-833-838-2323 and tell them that you are pregnant.
Canadian maternity COVID-19 Vaccines Info
COVID-19 Vaccines – MotherToBaby Fact Sheet
Infant Risk Center COVID-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Statement on vaccines
Videos to help you learn what you’re looking for https://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-2/
Mood changes, anxiety, and depression https://youtu.be/x3yRJVeJcnE
What is normal sex after having a baby? http://postbabyhankypanky.com/
https://www.smartparentcanada.ca is an app with evidence-based pregnancy info texted to you
Victoria-based maternity doctors have set up some great online materials at https://www.shefoundhealth.ca and check out their YouTube videos