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HYPNOBIRTHING & HEALING

postpartum resource directory

Created by:Molly Pratt, MPH, HBCE

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator & Mind-Body Support Practitioner, Embodied Birth

Postpartum, like pregnancy, can be a beautiful but challenging time, and it’s not always clear where to turn for support. This guide provides tangible, local resources on everything from feeding to mental health—including videos, educational guides, and contacts I often recommend—to help clients navigate this sensitive period.

Feel free to share with anyone who may benefit. This list is updated periodically. If you know of a helpful resource to include, I’d love to hear from you: molly@embodiedbirth.ca

last updated: June 17, 2026

Disclaimer: This is a curated list of resources I find useful in my practice. It is not a comprehensive directory and is intended to supplement other Yukon perinatal directories. Inclusion is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement. Please use your own judgment and consult qualified healthcare or lactation professionals as needed.

Important note: Online resources are helpful, but they are not a substitute for medical care. Call your care provider, midwife, maternity clinic, or the Whitehorse General Hospital Maternity Unit (867-393-8777 or 867-393-8725) if you have urgent concerns such as decreased fetal movement, bleeding, severe headache, vision changes, sudden swelling, fever, severe abdominal pain, waters releasing, regular contractions before 37 weeks, or anything that feels concerning to you. In an emergency, call 911.

If you’re dealing with symptoms and looking for an easy guide for information and when to reach out for help, check out the First Two Weeks Postpartum Field Guide.

quick access guide

Urgent + Free Support - “I need someone to call, text, or contact quickly.”

Feeding Help - “Feeding hurts, baby won’t latch, I’m worried baby isn’t getting enough, or I need help now.”

Mental Health + Emotional Support- “I’m crying all the time, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, numb, or not feeling like myself.”

Sleep + Soothing - “Baby won’t sleep, I’m exhausted, or I don’t know what’s normal.”

Newborn Care Basics- “I’m worried about diapers, jaundice, skin, crying, weight gain, or what’s normal for a newborn.”

Body Recovery + Pelvic Health - “My body hurts, I’m leaking, I feel pressure or heaviness, or I want to recover safely.”

Postpartum Doulas + In-Home Support- “I need practical help at home, feeding support, rest, infant care, or someone to come to me.”

Community + Parent Connection -”I feel isolated and want groups, drop-ins, or other parents.”

Food, Supplies + Practical Help - “I need meals, baby supplies, milk donation, or practical family support.”

Complementary Care - “I’m looking for massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, naturopathy, yoga, or gentle recovery support.”

Online Learning + Deeper Resources - “I want trustworthy videos, guides, podcasts, or articles to learn more.”

Whitehorse Practitioner Directory - “I want to know who I can call locally.”

urgent + free support

I need someone to call, text, or contact quickly.

FREE RESOURCES:

  • Emergency Support — If you or your baby are in immediate danger or need urgent medical attention, call 911 or go to the emergency department.

  • Whitehorse General Hospital — Maternity Unit — Maternity care and immediate postpartum support, including lactation support during a hospital stay.
    Contact: 867-393-8777 or 867-393-8725

  • Yukon Health & Social Services — Public Health — Infant feeding support via public health nurses, home visits, and clinic appointments.
    Contact: 867-667-8865 direct
    Toll-free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8865
    Whitehorse Public Health Centre general: 867-667-8864

  • Yukon Midwifery — Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and Infant Feeding Mondays.
    Contact: 867-393-7120
    Email: midwifery@yukon.ca

  • Canadian Mental Health Association — Yukon Division — Mental health support and resources.
    Phone: 867-668-6429

  • Reach Out Support Line — Volunteer-based support line run by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division.
    Phone: 1-844-533-3030
    Hours: 2pm–10pm

  • Yukon Government — Mental Wellness & Substance Use Services — Free mental wellness and substance use support.
    Phone: 867-456-3838

  • Child, Youth & Family Treatment Team — Mental health support for children, youth, and families.
    Phone: 867-667-5885


feeding help

Feeding hurts, baby won’t latch, I’m worried baby isn’t getting enough, or I need help now.

START HERE: LOCAL FEEDING SUPPORT

  • Yukon Health & Social Services — Whitehorse Public Health — Infant feeding support via public health nurses, home visits, and clinic appointments.
    Contact: 867-667-8865 direct
    Toll-free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8865

  • Whitehorse General Hospital — Maternity Unit — Access to lactation consultants during a hospital stay for immediate postpartum support.

  • Yukon Midwifery Infant Feeding Mondays - Drop-in peer support sessions and postpartum feeding support.
    Contact: 867-393-7120
    Email: midwifery@yukon.ca

  • Postpartum Support Yukon - Lactation and feeding support, free educational resources, community guidance, perinatal mental health support, parent coaching, and infant sleep support.
    URL:https://postpartumsupportyukon.com/ | Directory:https://postpartumsupportyukon.com/yukondirectory/

  • Boreal Birthworks — Birth and postpartum doula services, lactation support, infant massage, and educational sessions.
    URL:https://www.borealbirthworks.ca/

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FEEDING CHECKLISTS + GENERAL INFORMATION

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IF BABY IS SLEEPY, STRUGGLING, OR LATCH HURTS

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FEEDING CUES

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POSITION + LATCH VIDEOS

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HAND EXPRESSION + COLOSTRUM EXPRESSION

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BOTTLE FEEDING + PUMPING

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ONLINE COURSES + PROGRAMS


mental health + emotional support

I’m crying all the time, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, numb, or not feeling like myself.

You do not need to wait until things feel like a crisis to reach out. Postpartum support can be preventive, practical, and stabilizing.

FREE RESOURCES

  • Canadian Mental Health Association — Yukon Division — Mental health support and resources.
    Phone: 867-668-6429

  • Reach Out Support Line — Volunteer-based support line run by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division.
    Phone: 1-844-533-3030
    Hours: 2pm–10pm

  • Yukon Government — Mental Wellness & Substance Use Services — Free mental wellness and substance use support.
    Phone: 867-456-3838

  • Child, Youth & Family Treatment Team — Mental health support for children, youth, and families.
    Phone: 867-667-5885

  • CMHA Yukon: Postpartum Depression Guide — Information about postpartum depression and when to seek support.
    URL: https://yukon.cmha.ca/documents/postpartum-depression/

  • Postpartum Support Yukon — Perinatal mental health education, counselling, parent coaching, infant feeding, and infant sleep support.
    URL: https://postpartumsupportyukon.com/Directory: https://postpartumsupportyukon.com/yukondirectory/

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PRIVATE COUNSELLING, THERAPY + PERINATAL SUPPORT


infant sleep + soothing

Baby won’t sleep, I’m exhausted, or I don’t know what’s normal.

Newborn sleep is developmental, variable, and often intense for parents. Sleep resources can help, but if you are feeling unsafe from exhaustion, reach out for support.


newborn care basics

I’m worried about diapers, jaundice, skin, crying, weight gain, or what’s normal for a newborn.


body recovery + pelvic health

My body hurts, I’m leaking, I feel pressure or heaviness, or I want to recover safely.

PELVIC PHYSIOTHERAPY + OSTEOPATHY

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FITNESS + MOVEMENT

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YOGA


postpartum doulas + in-home support

I need practical help at home, feeding support, rest, infant care, or someone to come to me.


community + parent connection

I feel isolated and want groups, drop-ins, or other parents.


food, supplies + practical help

I need meals, baby supplies, milk donation, or practical family support.


complementary care

I’m looking for massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, naturopathy, yoga, or gentle recovery support.

ACUPUNCTURE

  • Aspen Grove Acupuncture & Healing Arts — Acupuncture and holistic therapies to support postpartum recovery, stress reduction, fertility, and general wellness.
    URL: https://www.aspengroveacupuncture.com/

  • Boost Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine — Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including care for postpartum healing, digestive support, and stress management.
    URL: http://www.acupunctureyukon.com/

  • Stephen Potter Acupuncture — Acupuncture for women’s health, perinatal care, and pain management, supporting prenatal and postpartum wellness.
    URL: https://www.acupuncturewhitehorse.ca/

  • Health Space Therapeutics — Acupuncture and complementary therapies for physical recovery, emotional balance, and overall health during pregnancy and postpartum.
    URL: https://www.healthspacetherapeutics.com/

  • Daishu Zuo — Acupuncture and wellness support tailored to postpartum recovery, stress relief, and general health.
    URL: https://www.daishuzuo.com/

  • Twinflower Therapeutics — Integrative acupuncture, massage, and natural therapies to support perinatal care, postpartum recovery, and holistic health.
    URL: https://www.twinflowertherapeutics.ca/

  • Windhorse Acupuncture — Acupuncture for prenatal and postpartum care, chronic pain, stress, and overall wellness, serving Whitehorse and northern BC.
    URL: https://www.windhorseacupuncture.com/

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NATUROPATHY

  • Yukon Association of Naturopathic Doctors — Public directory of local and visiting naturopathic doctors, promoting evidence-informed, integrative healthcare.
    URL: https://www.yand.ca/

  • Terra Life Naturopathic Clinic / Dr. Jocelyn Murphy, ND — Naturopathic care focused on women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery, including individualized nutrition, hormone, and wellness support, as well as group education programs.
    URL: http://terralife.ca/

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OSTEOPATHY, MASSAGE, YOGA + BODY-BASED CARE


online learning + deeper resources

I want trustworthy videos, guides, podcasts, or articles to learn more.

NEWBORN CARE + SLEEP

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MENTAL HEALTH

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BREASTFEEDING + FEEDING

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FITNESS + PELVIC HEALTH ONLINE


whitehorse practitioner directory

I want to browse local Yukon providers by category.

FEEDING + LACTATION SUPPORT

  • Yukon Health & Social Services — Public Health
    Contact: 867-667-8865 direct
    Toll-free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8865
    Whitehorse Public Health Centre general: 867-667-8864

  • Whitehorse General Hospital — Maternity Unit
    Access to lactation consultants during hospital stay for immediate postpartum support.

  • Yukon Midwifery / Infant Feeding Mondays
    Contact: 867-393-7120
    Email: midwifery@yukon.ca

  • Postpartum Support Yukon
    URL: https://postpartumsupportyukon.com/

  • Boreal Birthworks
    URL: https://www.borealbirthworks.ca/

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MENTAL HEALTH + COUNSELLING

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DOULAS

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PELVIC HEALTH, PHYSIOTHERAPY + OSTEOPATHY

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FITNESS + YOGA

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ACUPUNCTURE

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NATUROPATHY

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SLEEP SUPPORT

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS + PRACTICAL SUPPORT