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By James Peters

Prenatal Services

With Kamloops obstetrical services in doubt, YMCA launches prenatal support group

Apr 28, 2023 | 5:03 PM

KAMLOOPS — In light of uncertainty around prenatal medical service in Kamloops, YMCA BC has launched a new program in an effort to help fill the void.

The Thompson Region Family Obstetrics Clinic — which handles the majority of expectant families in the Kamloops area — has announced it will stop taking new patients with due dates after July 31.

YMCA BC says it is now offering a free, eight-week support group for parents who are expecting.

“With recent news that several prenatal care services in Kamloops are no longer accepting patients at this time, expecting parents may be experiencing additional stress and worries when it comes to their prenatal care,” said Co-Director of Mental Wellness Romina Wachholz in a news release. “We are excited to help expecting parents to work through some of those stressors and support them along their prenatal wellness journey.”

The group will be open to all expectant parents. Those who participate can expect to learn coping strategies to use during labour and be given the chance to connect with other parents going through the same experiences.

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Each participant will also be offered a free membership to the YMCA BC’s health and fitness facilities.