For those of you happily expecting a baby, congratulations. Here you will find many different activities and services geared to Moms during their prenatal days!
There are many other services on our website that expecting Moms & Dads may find helpful.
Check them out at:
Other Services
Want to remember your pregnancy - consider getting professional photographs taken while pregnant. You will love looking back in future years on your beautiful pregnant belly!
There are several wonderful, amazing photographers that support KelownaNewParent.com and that specialize in maternity, newborn, toddler and family photography:
Shopping for baby gear? Unsure where to start and what you need?
Visit our great local baby shops! The experts here can answer any questions you have in relation to gear, furniture & clothing that you might need. Many of the stores have gift registries as well - the perfect way to let family and friends know what you would like and/or need!
For more information check out our Shopping page.
Pre-Natal Fitness Classes
For more information or to register visit Babykicks Fitness’ website: Prenatal Fitness
Prenatal Yoga
Offering safe modifications of standard yoga postures that will strengthen the muscles that support a growing belly and changing body, relieve tension caused by soft and hard tissue changes. Designed to support the profound changes your body and mind experience during pregnancy and labour.
Fees: Public: $34.95/Members: $17.45. Support person registers Free. Subsidy is available.
Please call 250-491-9622 or email prenatal@ymca-ywca.com for details.
Kelowna Family Y in Rutland:
Tuesdays Nov 8-Dec13, 6-8:30 pm
Tuesdays Jan 3 to Feb7, 6-8:30 pm
Tuesdays Feb 28-April 3, 6-8:30 pm
H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre
Thursdays Oct 13-Nov 17, 6-8:30 pm
Thursday Feb 2 - March 8, 6-8:30 pm
Thursday March 29 - May 3, 6-8:30 pm
Prenatal Wellness Program
Give you and your baby the best start to your new lives together by joining the Prenatal Wellness Program. This program includes prenatal fitness and educational sessions to give you all the tools you need to maintain “wellness” during this exciting time. Endorsed by Interior Health and offered in partnership with the Kelowna Family Y and The Bridge; Youth & Family Services.
Check them out, along with some sample pictures, at:
If you know of a great prenatal activity or service in Kelowna or West Kelowna that is not posted here please email kymbanting@shaw.ca or leave a comment on our Facebook Page
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The ABCs of Breastfeeding
A breastfeeding class for pregnant women and their support persons
2nd Tuesday of every month
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Kelowna Health Centre, 1340 Ellis Street, Kelowna
To register, phone 250-868-7844
This class is provided for you at no cost by Interior Health and will be facilitated by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
Please bring a life-size doll or stuffed animal to class.
Simone Wittenberg is a mom to 4 beautiful children knows that no two births were alike. Every birth is special in its own way! Emotions run high and in the midst of it all moms tend to forget how the whole labor process progressed. So Simone created New Beginnings Birth Photography and considers it an honour to document the birth process for you.
And for you husbands, you’ll be happy to have proof that you were lovingly rubbing your wives back or standing 5 feet away, like she had asked you.
If you would like more information or to chat about the possibility of having your birthing journey photographed please don’t hesitate to contact New Beginnings Birth Photography at: simone@kelownabirth.com
