9 Maternity Leave Activities to do in Yellowknife

My goal is always to provide relevant content for all Yellowknifers, so to make sure I am getting the best content I sometimes have to lean on others. For example this post was written and sourced by Samantha Stuart. Samantha is a new mom on maternity leave and wants to make sure all moms in Yellowknife know about all the different programs and activities that are happening. You can follow Samantha on Twitter: @SamanthaStuart.

Winter is here, the days are getting shorter and you’re at home on maternity leave. Wondering what to do to get yourself out of the house? Here’s a list to get you started, if you can think of anything else, please comment below:

Postnatal Classes

• Various topics, special guest speakers and a great way to meet other new moms.
• Baker Community Centre
• Mondays 1:30-3:00 pm
• For the schedule, click here:
• http://www.yhssa.org/clientservices/Postnatal%20sched%20201-2013.pdf
• http://www.yhssa.hss.gov.nt.ca/health/public-health/services-pregnant-families-and-babies/post-natal-classes-0

Fieldhouse Drop In Program – Play Together

• Parented playtime on a large indoor field.
• Winter – Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 am
• For further information:
• http://www.yellowknife.ca/en/getting-active/Drop-in-Programs.asp

YK Playgroup

• Mondays at the Fieldhouse 9:30-11:30am
• Wednesday and Fridays in the Calvary Church basement 9:30-11:30am
• More information:
• http://ykplaygroup.blogspot.ca/

Walk the Track

• A great alternative to pushing around your stroller in the snow!
• Fieldhouse
• Daily 6:30 – 10:00 pm
• Stroller rentals are $1.00
• For Admission rates:
• http://www.yellowknife.ca/en/getting-active/Drop-in-Programs.asp

Noon Swim & Splash

• Ruth Inch Memorial Pool
• Daily 12:00 – 12:55 pm
• For further information and other swim times:
• http://www.yellowknife.ca/en/getting-active/pool-schedule.asp

Starfish & Ruth Inch Memorial Pool

• Various, during the day
• Register through the City of Yellowknife:
• https://econnect.yellowknife.ca/Start/start.asp

Mom & Baby Yoga

• Will both energize and relax you, all while giving you an opportunity to bond with your baby.
• “Collective Soul Space”, 3^rd Floor, Peace Building
• Taught by Maureen Tonge
• Sundays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
• Please e-mail radiancembodied@hotmail.com to inquire about upcoming classes.
• http://radiancembodiedyoga.com

Ski Parents

• Parents get to ski and the kids enjoy playing so everyone goes home happy!
• Yellowknife Ski Club
• Various dates and times
• E-mail kerrywheler@gmail.com for updates and information.
• See “programs” at http://skiyellowknife.com

Monthly Breastfeeding Support Meetings

• All breastfeeding and expectant moms are welcome! Meeting is followed by pizza, juice and kid-friendly snacks.
• Yellowknife Family Centre
• First Wednesday of every month, 4-6pm
• http://www.momsboobsandbabies.com/support.html

Yellowknife Gymnastics Programs

• Programs for Moms, Babies and Toddlers
• More information:
• https://yellowknifegymnastics.com/programs

Bella Babies Class

• Programs through Bella Dance Academy
• Classes start in the fall
• More information:
• http://www.belladance.ca/#!bella-babies-class/cnzu

If you can think of any other activities or events, please comment below.