One of the vital services that First Place Options provides is Pregnancy Support. This is for anyone who desires someone to come alongside them and provide emotional support during their or their partner’s pregnancy. We understand that pregnancy, while joyful and exciting for some, can be a challenging and stressful time for others.
You may be experiencing any number of unique circumstances that make your pregnancy particularly challenging – a partner who is unsupportive, financial issues, being new to Canada, feeling lonely or isolated, no extended family support, a previous pregnancy loss that is causing grief, just to name a few. We know that walking through this time in your life without support or resources can greatly enhance your stress level, which isn’t ideal for your health or the health of your baby. First Place Options can help provide support and resources throughout your pregnancy and first year of parenting. Find out more about the Pregnancy and Parenting Support that we offer.
Our purpose for the pregnancy support that we offer, is to be a listening and empathic ear while also providing advocacy, referrals and connections to local community services that can offer additional practical support during pregnancy and beyond. We can help you connect to services like food banks, community centres, prenatal groups, and supports for young parents.
We know that the need for a strong support network does not end after birth. Our counsellors at First Place Options continue to offer support to our clients once they have given birth, while they navigate the transition into parenthood. For those who need it, we also provide practical support on a monthly basis through infant material supplies. Clients are able to receive things like diapers, wipes, clothing and hygiene items for the first year of their child’s life.
Although there may be times that you need to come to the office, we also offer our pregnancy support service through Zoom. This provides you another convenient way to receive emotional support within the comfort of your home.
No matter the challenges you are facing, you don’t have to walk this road alone. We will do our best to help create a strong community support network around you and your baby to help promote a greater sense of well being and confidence as you transition into motherhood.
First Place Options’ counsellors provide clients with a space to be listened to, heard and encouraged as they share the challenges that they are going through. First Place Options also offers our clients practical support in the way of material supplies, such as: diapers, baby clothes and wipes, for the first year of your child’s life. And through assisting you in finding helpful resources within your community, to support you in your decision to parent.
You don’t have to walk this road alone. We are committed to providing you with care and emotional support. Our space is safe and confidential. Support is available both in person and online. Reach out to book an appointment today.
Disclaimer: FPO is a counselling facility and does not provide any medical services related to pregnancy.
First Place Options
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 613-228-7475
Email: info@firstplaceoptions.ca
First Place Options
Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada
Phone: 613-228-7475
Email: info@firstplaceoptions.ca
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Our pregnancy and counselling services are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and professional counselling or therapy. We are neither a medical provider, nor an abortion service provider.
