Birth Companion Program - Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

The Birth Companion Program matches pregnant woman, who are in need of support, with caring volunteers who can provide emotional
support during pregnancy, labour and delivery and for 6 weeks following the baby's birth.

To fill out an on-line application to become a volunteer birth companion, click here

A Birth Companion:

• Goes through an extensive training program, and receives ongoing training
• Offers a special kind of friendship
• Can meet a woman up to 3 hours per week
• Can accompany women to appointment (e.g. doctors, prenatal classes), and often can provide transportation to these appointments
• Is a great listener and can answer questions
• Is caring, non-judgemental and fun
• Carries a pager so that she is available on a moments notice for labour support
• Is accountable to, and supported by, the Birth Companion Program Facilitator

A woman can be connected with a Birth Companion as early on in her pregnancy as she wishes.
Any woman who feels she needs support can request a Birth companion.