Lagoon Prenatal

more foods for postpartum recovery!

dates are a great source of fiber for ease of digestion, blood building, stuffed with nut butter or cheese for a quick blood sugar balancing snack!

soups & broths contain minerals, warmth, circulation & quick easy to digest nourishment, while providing hydration!

papaya is a natural digestive enzyme for reducing abdominal pressure through ease of digestion, hydrating, full of minerals, vitamin c for collagen production for recovery of years, and contains galactagogues for milk supply.

oatmeal is an easy to digest source of fiber, provide warmth to the body. Oat based baking is a great way to bring in milk boosting foods while containing protein and fiber for quick snacks or breakfast.

fennel supports milk supply, while also is a carminative to sooth the nervous system, supports appetite and reduces bloating and gas for digestion & abdominal pressure.

ginger is anti inflammatory for recovery, supports cramp reduction, brings warmth & circulation for recovery, and is a source of galactagogue for milk production.

"New life through the scar, Strength etched on a belly's skin— Beauty redefined."

This poem reminds us of all of what this scar can represent. Your belly birth signifies the strength and courage you showed during childbirth as a mark of love representing resilience and adaptation to unexpected circumstances. It's a reminder of your body's remarkable ability to heal and recover, and is a part of your body's history, showing how you've grown and changed through motherhood.

Appreciating your cesarean line is a way to honor your journey, your strength, and the incredible miracle of life you brought into the world. It's a mark of pride, courage, and the beauty of your unique story as a parent. 💙

Acupuncture can offer several benefits specifically tailored to the summer season, including:

🌊Regulation of body temperature
🌊Relief from heat-related issues
🌊Boosting energy levels
🌊Supporting immune function and emotional well-being
🌊Improving skin health
🌊Enhancing digestive function
🌊Managing pain and inflammation

Overall, acupuncture in summer not only addresses specific seasonal concerns, but also supports overall health and well-being by balancing the body's energy systems and enhancing its natural resilience.

Summer just started, and we are already filling up for fall - all smiles and happy dances over here!

Our July intake, starting this Saturday, still has two spaces available, we are accepting waitlist for the August session, and enrolment for our September and October sessions of Born to Birth: Prenatal Education are open!

Over 3 Saturdays, this class offers personalized childbirth education led by Diane Spicer, registered nurse specialized in labour and delivery. Classes are small, interactive, and tailored to your individual needs. Enrolment includes yourself and your chosen support person. Don't miss out on this personalized childbirth education course, where you will gain birthing knowledge and newborn care guidance.

For more information and to register, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com 🌈💙

Our physiotherapy team has grown! You can find Alex Thompson, PT/MScPT/BFA, working in the clinic on Wednesdays from 8:00AM - 2:00PM.

Alex is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with training in incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. Her treatment style focuses on education and exercise with an emphasis on what you can do at home to meet your goals. She has taken post-graduate courses in pilates and manual therapy and enjoys weaving those skills into her sessions with clients.

DM us with any questions, and for more information or to book visit tidalmotionphysio.janeapp.com 🌊

Bring on the sunny summer weather, and our harmonic resonance summer sessions!

Join us at Lagoon Prenatal on Friday evenings for community, healing, connections, and chats. We encourage all bodies to take part in these magical sessions as there is something to gain for everyone during this immersive vibrational therapy 🌊💙

Upcoming dates:
🌈 - July 19th
🌈 - August 16th
🌈 - September 13th

To register, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com

We can't wait to continue to share this with you all!

Summertime and the livin' is easy! Summer is officially here, and enrolment for our July and August sessions of Born to Birth: Prenatal Education are still open!

Over 3 Saturdays, this class offers personalized childbirth education led by Diane Spicer, registered nurse specialized in labour and delivery. Classes are small, interactive, and tailored to your individual needs. Enrolment includes yourself and your chosen support person. Don't miss out on this personalized childbirth education course, where you will gain birthing knowledge and newborn care guidance.

For more information and to register, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com 🌈💙

Feeling so much gratitude for this glowing 5-star review! 🤩

Thank you to all our wonderful clients. Your trust, loyalty, and support mean the world to us. Here's to many more shared successes and meaningful connections ahead!

And if you enjoyed your last treatment, don't forget to leave us a Google review to help us grow our community 🌈💙

Did you know that we offer registered counselling? You can find Codie Booth, RCC CCC, working in the clinic on Monday and Friday afternoons from 1:30PM - 4:30PM.

She provides individual counselling for a wide range of issues related to family building, prenatal, postpartum and parenting. She also works with clients seeking counselling for addiction (substance and process/behavioural), disordered eating/body image, chronic stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, relationships, education/employment and work/life balance. She offers free 30 minute consultations to discuss your counselling needs, and to learn about Codie and her practice.

Visit the link in our bio for more information and to book, email [email protected] 💙

Codie books her own appointments to preserve patient confidentiality.

Did you know that we offer registered counselling? You can find Codie Booth, RCC CCC, working in the clinic on Friday afternoons from 1:30PM - 4:00PM.

She provides individual counselling for a wide range of issues related to family building, prenatal, postpartum and parenting. She also works with clients seeking counselling for addiction (substance and process/behavioural), disordered eating/body image, chronic stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, relationships, education/employment and work/life balance. She offers free 30 minute consultations to discuss your counselling needs, and to learn about Codie and her practice.

Visit the link in our bio for more information and to book, email [email protected] 💙

Codie books her own appointments to preserve patient confidentiality.

Accepting drop offs in our office all week prior to this wonderful event! ♥️🌈

Our local Mamas for Mamas volunteers are at it again!

Clean out your closets and bring your preloved summer clothing to swap in their first West Shore Clothing Swap! Donations welcome starting at 9am.

They are also accepting donations for Karma market items such as diapers, formula, wipes, and personal hygiene items including sunscreen.

Donations can be dropped off in advance at Lagoon Prenatal or contact the .vancouverisland Instagram account and they may be able to arrange pickup.

Today, we celebrate fathers - biological fathers, stepfathers, adoptive fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and all father figures.

We also acknowledge those who may find this day difficult, for those wanting to be fathers, dealing with loss, estrangement, or other challenges.

Remember, fatherhood comes in many forms, and today, we honor them all.

Our hearts are with you all. 🌈💙

Effective June 15th, 2024, our cancellation policy will now allow you to cancel your appointment up to 48 hours prior to the appointment time without penalty. Any cancellations within the 48 hour window of your appointment will be subject to a cancellation fee (up to the total cost of the missed appointment).

Note: As a family-first business, we pride ourselves on our understanding and flexibility with our community members. Life happens, and we aim to be accommodating and fair to our valued patrons. Recently we have noticed an increasing rate of “last minute” cancellations leaving the team with no opportunity to rebook these appointments or make up the lost income. We graciously ask you to extend us the same understanding and fairness with our enhanced cancellation policy (like other private health clinics) as we ensure we provide our team members with stability. We have, and will always have, a “no questions asked” penalty free cancellation policy for patients who are in labor and birthing their babies.

Thank you for your understanding 🌈💙

If you have any questions about these policy changes, please send us a DM or email at [email protected]

One-on-one nutritional counselling provides support for nutritional concerns, including dietary challenges, consistency, and using food as a tool for healing.

Wondering about holistic nutrition? Meagan, our holistic nutritionist, is available for a 15 minute discovery call to get to know each other and see if her approach aligns with what you are looking for and needing support with.

Or ready to start your holistic nutrition journey? Then it's time to book your 60 minute initial assessment appointment!

To book either of these, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com 🌈💙

Why do we love reiki? Reiki addresses the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - using a technique called "laying on hands" or working with energy fields to channel Reiki energy to the recipient. This is typically done through a series of hand positions on or near the body, but it can also be done remotely or without physical touch. The practitioner acts as a conduit for the Reiki energy, allowing it to flow to the recipient to promote healing and balance.

Unsure or new to reiki? We are here to answer all your questions!

For more information or to book your reiki session, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com

Did you know that acupuncture can be used safely during pregnancy? It's true!

Many pregnant women use acupuncture to manage various pregnancy-related symptoms such as nausea, back pain, headaches, and fatigue, but the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy extend even further helping aid with threatened miscarriage, pregnancy induced diabetes, recurring UTIs, and more.

Our talented and knowledgeable acupuncturists are here to provide you with extensive information and exceptional care. To book your session, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com

Looking for an energy boost to start your week? Try these high protein happy hormones no bake date and nut bars!

This is just one of the many delicious recipes provided by our holistic nutritionist Meagan. Meagan is available for one-on-one sessions in which you will discuss where you are seeking nutritional support, your dietary concerns, preferences, and requirements. From there, together you will build a plan that works best for you, which includes a treatment plan, recipes, meal prep and cooking tips, all tailored and custom to you.

For more recipes, and information, visit www.nourishwithmeg.com and to book with Meagan use the link in our bio or www.lagoonprenatal.com

And if you make this recipe, be sure to tag us or comment below to tell us how the bars were! 😋💙

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Lagoon Prenatal, we are proud to provide a healing space where all patients and their families can feel safe, comfortable, and have access to a village-wide scope of knowledgeable care.

Let's continue to create inclusive spaces, challenge discrimination, and uplift LGBTQIA+ voices. Together, we can build a world where everyone can have access to comprehensive and inclusive care, live authentically, and love without fear.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤💖

Visit The Victoria Pride Society at www.victoriapridesociety.org for resources, events, and more information.



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The best way to go into a weekend is completely relaxed, and relaxation of tense muscles in a great way to start!

Well, did you know that we offer cupping therapy at Lagoon Prenatal?

Cupping therapy is like a reverse massage, where instead of pushing into the skin the cups, typically using heat to promote suction, are gently pulling the fascia out, which is creating space within the body and therefore relaxing the muscles.

For more information or to book your cupping session, use the link in our bio or visit www.lagoonprenatal.com directly.

We are here to answer all your questions!

Please join us in welcoming Alex Thompson, PT/MScPT/BFA, to our team!

We are so excited that starting June 12th, Alex will be at the clinic Wednesdays from 8:00AM to 2:00PM.

Alex’s physiotherapy practice is focused on Pelvic Health, with training to treat incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain conditions. Additionally, she works with dancers and artistic athletes of all ages, including gymnasts and circus artists enabling her to help a wide range of clients. Alex will be splitting her time between Prenatal Lagoon and Victoria Pilates, and we are so lucky to have her!

You can learn more about Alex on our website, or at www.tidalmotionphysio.ca 🌈💙

Register now for our June intake of Born to Birth: Prenatal Education. Over 3 Saturdays starting June 8th, this class offers personalized childbirth education led by Diane, registered nurse specialized in labour and delivery. Classes are small, interactive, and tailored to your individual needs. Enrollment includes yourself and your chosen support person.

There are only 2 spots left, so don't miss out and register now using the link in our bio!

Join our holistic nutritionist Meagan on May 26th for a 75 minute seminar focusing on nourishing yourself with food during the third trimester, labour and delivery, and postpartum recovery.

Follow the link in our bio to book your spot!

Happy Mother’s Day to the original best friend ♥️ You’ve always been my number one inspiration, and I’m so proud to be your daughter. It’s too bad we always end up being apart for this weekend, but always can’t wait to see you next 🥹 Darri Ann O'Neill

Wishing so much love to the caretakers, matriarchs, and yin-grown ups that tend to their babes and other wee ones with passion, purpose, and everything in between.

Sending our deep thoughts to those whose babies aren’t here to celebrate with us. Maybe they are on their way, maybe they have already made their lap, but may you feel their warmth in your chest.

Mother may mean something different for everyone, but we are all connected by our beginning - the womb.

Our hearts are with you all. 🌈💙

For the month of May, receive a complimentary gentle Ayurvedic face massage using soft fragrant lavender and herb powder when you book an Ayurvedic 75 minute full body, warm herbal oil massage with Marisa 🌈💙

Email Marisa at [email protected] or DM to book your appointment

A wee sneak peak from some tender moments in-clinic 💙 So pleased with how these feelings are coming through!



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We are so pleased to be welcome Alyria from to the team as a resident practitioner! 🌈
A lot of you may know that Alyria and Nicole () have been gracing the classroom with soul healing sound baths monthly since the beginning of 2024. We are so pleased that starting May 1st, Alyria will resident practitioner at Lagoon Prenatal, offering reiki and sound therapy on Wednesdays and Saturdays! They are a mother of 2, and are so excited to start serving their home Westshore community.

If you have NOT had a treatment Alyria, be prepared to be taken to another realm of healing and clarity! We simply cannot rave about them enough!

Alyrias online booking is live via Lagoon Prenatal's Janeapp, and you can also find her and Nicole facilitating their next sound bath on May 18th at 6:30pm!

Model call! 🌈🌊
The Lagoon team is looking for some community members to join us this Sunday (April 21st) in the clinic as we create some magic together. We are searching for visibly pregnant bodies, post caesarean birth bodies, and parents with a unique aesthetic - think tattoo's, post mastectomy, things that make you unique!
PS - we are SO stoked to be working with this weekend. Can't wait to bring a new texture to our brand imagery!

Please slide in our DM's to be apart of the process

We have been so enjoying hosting Born to Birth childbirth education on Saturdays with our wonderful friend Diane Spicer (RN) on Saturdays!
We are now enrolling for May and June, and have a couple spots left in our April intake (starting April 13th!)

Send us a DM to book your free consultation with Diane 🌈💙