The weeks after birth are among the most physically and emotionally demanding of a woman's life. Whether you've had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, your body needs genuine time and real support to recover. Yet most new mothers in Vancouver are discharged from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or Richmond Hospital within 24–48 hours — and expected to manage a recovering body, a newborn, a household, and often older children, with little outside help.
At LivePeace 24/7, we believe when a mother is cared for, everyone in the household does better. Our trained, compassionate caregivers come to your home and handle the practical daily tasks that drain your energy — meals, laundry, groceries, light housekeeping, personal care — so you can focus entirely on rest, recovery, and bonding with your baby.
This is not a doula service and not clinical nursing. It is hands-on, practical household and personal support for the mother, delivered by a vetted LivePeace caregiver matched to your language, culture, and care needs. Families can also access clinical postpartum support through the Pacific Postpartum Support Society, Pregnancy Vancouver, and HealthLink BC 8-1-1.
In-home postpartum support is professional, non-medical care for the mother — not the baby — during the weeks following birth. A trained LivePeace caregiver comes to your home on a schedule that fits your recovery, handling the household tasks and personal care needs that become overwhelming when your body is healing and sleep is fragmented.
This fills the gap no government program or clinical service covers: the daily, practical, household burden that falls on a recovering mother. LivePeace postpartum support works well alongside your post-operative care plan and complements our broader home care services.
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation to talk through what support would help your family right now.
Most new mothers are sent home with a healthy baby and very little support for themselves. The "fourth trimester" — the 12 weeks after birth — is a clinically recognized recovery window, yet it remains largely unsupported by public health systems. That gap falls on the mother, and often on a partner who is also exhausted.
Practical, non-medical support focused entirely on the mother and the household:
| Factor | Without In-Home Support | With LivePeace Postpartum Support |
|---|---|---|
| Daily meals | Often skipped or relying on takeout | Nutritious, culturally familiar meals prepared daily |
| Household tasks | Falls entirely to the recovering mother or partner | Handled by caregiver — laundry, dishes, tidying |
| Personal care | Difficult or unsafe after C-section | Compassionate bathing, dressing, and mobility support |
| Sleep | Chronically disrupted — no relief | Overnight caregiver supports mother's rest |
| Isolation risk | High — especially for non-local families | Daily companion presence and emotional support |
| Partner / family burnout | Common within the first two weeks | Shared load with scheduled caregiver presence |
| Best for | Mothers with large, local, available support networks | All families — especially those needing structured daily help |
Every postpartum support plan is shaped around what you actually need — not a fixed package. LivePeace coordinates the full range of daily and overnight support below, each available as part of one flexible, personalized plan in close coordination with your midwife or healthcare team.
Home-cooked meals and snacks prepared to support postpartum recovery and breastfeeding — tailored to your dietary needs and cultural traditions. South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and other cultural cuisines prepared on request. Caregivers handle grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen cleanup so you can focus entirely on resting and feeding your baby.
Compassionate help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support for mothers recovering from C-section or a physically demanding delivery. Particularly important in the first two weeks when bending, lifting, and stair navigation are medically restricted. All personal care is delivered with sensitivity, dignity, and complete respect for your privacy.
Laundry, dishes, tidying, vacuuming, and changing bed linens — the everyday tasks that pile up fast with a newborn. A clean, organized home creates a calmer recovery environment for both mother and baby, and takes a significant mental load off an already stretched family.
A trained caregiver present through the night — managing household tasks, supporting the mother's comfort and mobility, and providing reassurance so genuine rest is possible. Sleep deprivation in the postpartum period is a serious health concern, not just discomfort. Overnight support directly protects recovery and maternal mental health. Note: direct newborn care overnight requires a second qualified caregiver to be present.
Prescription pickups, grocery runs, and essential errands handled by your caregiver — so you stay home and rest during the weeks when leaving the house is physically difficult or medically inadvisable. Caregivers can also accompany mothers to postpartum check-ups, pediatric visits, and follow-up appointments when transportation support is needed.
Isolation and overwhelm are real, documented postpartum health risks. Our caregivers provide a steady, warm, non-judgmental daily presence through the emotional unpredictability of the fourth trimester. This is not therapy, but genuine human connection and practical encouragement when you need it most. Multilingual and culturally matched caregivers available across Greater Vancouver.
Partners, parents, and siblings often carry enormous support weight in the postpartum period. When everyone around the mother is also exhausted, the whole household suffers. LivePeace provides consistent caregiver support so your family support network can also rest — making the whole household more sustainable through the hardest weeks.
"I was both physically and mentally exhausted and didn't know where to turn after my C-section. LivePeace stepped in immediately. The caregiver they matched us with spoke our language, understood our culture, and prepared meals I actually recognized and wanted to eat. I was finally able to rest and recover properly — it made an enormous difference to our whole family."
— New mother, Burnaby, BC"When our twins arrived six weeks early, we had no family nearby and were completely overwhelmed. Our LivePeace caregiver was there from day two home from the hospital. She handled everything — meals, laundry, groceries — so I could focus on feeding and healing. I genuinely don't know how we would have survived those first weeks without her."
— Mother of twins, Vancouver, BCPaired by language, culture, personality, and care needs — not just availability
Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean & more
Background-checked, trained, and fully insured before placement
Often placed the same day — especially for hospital discharge situations
Coordination team available any hour, any day of the week
Regular updates to partners and family members so everyone stays informed
LivePeace works alongside BC's postpartum healthcare system. These resources are important for every new mother in Greater Vancouver to know.
Is LivePeace postpartum support the same as a postpartum doula?
Not exactly. A postpartum doula typically focuses on educating the family and supporting the newborn period — including breastfeeding guidance and infant care. LivePeace focuses specifically on the mother's recovery and the household: meals, personal care, housekeeping, errands, companionship, and overnight support. We complement what a doula or public health nurse provides; we don't replace them.
Do LivePeace caregivers look after the baby?
Our primary focus is supporting the mother, not providing direct newborn care. Caregivers can hold or soothe the baby briefly so the mother can rest or attend to her personal needs — but direct, sustained newborn care is outside our standard scope. For overnight support, caregivers manage household tasks and the mother's comfort; newborn care overnight requires a qualified infant caregiver to also be present.
How much does postpartum home support cost in Vancouver?
Cost depends on the hours of care needed, duration of support, and whether overnight coverage is included. We offer flexible daily or weekly support packages as well as longer-term arrangements. Call (604) 442-1746 or book a free consultation for a personalized quote — transparent pricing before any commitment.
Can I arrange postpartum support before my due date?
Absolutely — and we recommend it. Planning ahead means your caregiver is matched, your care plan is ready, and support can begin the day you need it. Many Vancouver families contact us in the third trimester. We can hold a placement for your due date window so you're not scrambling after delivery.
Do you offer multilingual caregivers for new mothers in Vancouver?
Yes. Language and cultural matching are core to how we place caregivers. Available languages include Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean, and more. Specify your preference during the consultation and we'll prioritize the match.
How quickly can postpartum support start after hospital discharge?
Same-day placement is available for urgent situations. If you know your expected discharge date from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or another Vancouver hospital, let us know in advance and we'll arrange care to be in place when you arrive home. The first 48 hours after discharge are often the most physically demanding — we take that window seriously.
Can LivePeace help a mother experiencing postpartum depression?
Our caregivers provide compassionate companionship and practical support that can significantly reduce the isolation and overwhelm that contribute to postpartum depression. However, we are not a clinical mental health service. If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, please reach out to the Pacific Postpartum Support Society at postpartum.org or your healthcare provider. Our care coordinator can also help connect you with appropriate BC resources.
Can hours be adjusted as recovery progresses?
Yes — your care coordinator will adjust hours and support as your recovery changes, week by week if necessary. Some families need more intensive support in weeks one and two and taper off; others add overnight coverage as sleep deprivation builds. We flex with you.
Is postpartum home support covered by insurance in BC?
Coverage varies by extended health provider and policy. We recommend checking with your benefits provider. Our care coordinators can provide documentation to support an insurance claim if needed.
How do I get started?
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation online. A care coordinator will talk through your situation, explain your options, and build a care plan — with no obligation and no pressure.
LivePeace provides in-home postpartum and new mom support across Greater Vancouver and surrounding communities:
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 604-442-1746 — if we can get a caregiver to you, we will.
LivePeace provides a full range of in-home care services across Greater Vancouver:
Our care coordinators are available 24/7 to talk through your situation — with warmth, no pressure, and a care plan built around your recovery and your family.
Non-medical, compassionate in-home support for new mothers recovering from birth — so you can rest, heal, and bond with your baby without running on empty.
The weeks after birth are among the most physically and emotionally demanding of a woman's life. Whether you've had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, your body needs genuine time and real support to recover. Yet most new mothers in Vancouver are discharged from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or Richmond Hospital within 24–48 hours — and expected to manage a recovering body, a newborn, a household, and often older children, with little outside help.
At LivePeace 24/7, we believe when a mother is cared for, everyone in the household does better. Our trained, compassionate caregivers come to your home and handle the practical daily tasks that drain your energy — meals, laundry, groceries, light housekeeping, personal care — so you can focus entirely on rest, recovery, and bonding with your baby.
This is not a doula service and not clinical nursing. It is hands-on, practical household and personal support for the mother, delivered by a vetted LivePeace caregiver matched to your language, culture, and care needs. Families can also access clinical postpartum support through the Pacific Postpartum Support Society, Pregnancy Vancouver, and HealthLink BC 8-1-1.
In-home postpartum support is professional, non-medical care for the mother — not the baby — during the weeks following birth. A trained LivePeace caregiver comes to your home on a schedule that fits your recovery, handling the household tasks and personal care needs that become overwhelming when your body is healing and sleep is fragmented.
This fills the gap no government program or clinical service covers: the daily, practical, household burden that falls on a recovering mother. LivePeace postpartum support works well alongside your post-operative care plan and complements our broader home care services.
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation to talk through what support would help your family right now.
Most new mothers are sent home with a healthy baby and very little support for themselves. The "fourth trimester" — the 12 weeks after birth — is a clinically recognized recovery window, yet it remains largely unsupported by public health systems. That gap falls on the mother, and often on a partner who is also exhausted.
Practical, non-medical support focused entirely on the mother and the household:
| Factor | Without In-Home Support | With LivePeace Postpartum Support |
|---|---|---|
| Daily meals | Often skipped or relying on takeout | Nutritious, culturally familiar meals prepared daily |
| Household tasks | Falls entirely to the recovering mother or partner | Handled by caregiver — laundry, dishes, tidying |
| Personal care | Difficult or unsafe after C-section | Compassionate bathing, dressing, and mobility support |
| Sleep | Chronically disrupted — no relief | Overnight caregiver supports mother's rest |
| Isolation risk | High — especially for non-local families | Daily companion presence and emotional support |
| Partner / family burnout | Common within the first two weeks | Shared load with scheduled caregiver presence |
| Best for | Mothers with large, local, available support networks | All families — especially those needing structured daily help |
Every postpartum support plan is shaped around what you actually need — not a fixed package. LivePeace coordinates the full range of daily and overnight support below, each available as part of one flexible, personalized plan in close coordination with your midwife or healthcare team.
Home-cooked meals and snacks prepared to support postpartum recovery and breastfeeding — tailored to your dietary needs and cultural traditions. South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and other cultural cuisines prepared on request. Caregivers handle grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen cleanup so you can focus entirely on resting and feeding your baby.
Compassionate help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support for mothers recovering from C-section or a physically demanding delivery. Particularly important in the first two weeks when bending, lifting, and stair navigation are medically restricted. All personal care is delivered with sensitivity, dignity, and complete respect for your privacy.
Laundry, dishes, tidying, vacuuming, and changing bed linens — the everyday tasks that pile up fast with a newborn. A clean, organized home creates a calmer recovery environment for both mother and baby, and takes a significant mental load off an already stretched family.
A trained caregiver present through the night — managing household tasks, supporting the mother's comfort and mobility, and providing reassurance so genuine rest is possible. Sleep deprivation in the postpartum period is a serious health concern, not just discomfort. Overnight support directly protects recovery and maternal mental health. Note: direct newborn care overnight requires a second qualified caregiver to be present.
Prescription pickups, grocery runs, and essential errands handled by your caregiver — so you stay home and rest during the weeks when leaving the house is physically difficult or medically inadvisable. Caregivers can also accompany mothers to postpartum check-ups, pediatric visits, and follow-up appointments when transportation support is needed.
Isolation and overwhelm are real, documented postpartum health risks. Our caregivers provide a steady, warm, non-judgmental daily presence through the emotional unpredictability of the fourth trimester. This is not therapy, but genuine human connection and practical encouragement when you need it most. Multilingual and culturally matched caregivers available across Greater Vancouver.
Partners, parents, and siblings often carry enormous support weight in the postpartum period. When everyone around the mother is also exhausted, the whole household suffers. LivePeace provides consistent caregiver support so your family support network can also rest — making the whole household more sustainable through the hardest weeks.
"I was both physically and mentally exhausted and didn't know where to turn after my C-section. LivePeace stepped in immediately. The caregiver they matched us with spoke our language, understood our culture, and prepared meals I actually recognized and wanted to eat. I was finally able to rest and recover properly — it made an enormous difference to our whole family."
— New mother, Burnaby, BC"When our twins arrived six weeks early, we had no family nearby and were completely overwhelmed. Our LivePeace caregiver was there from day two home from the hospital. She handled everything — meals, laundry, groceries — so I could focus on feeding and healing. I genuinely don't know how we would have survived those first weeks without her."
— Mother of twins, Vancouver, BCPaired by language, culture, personality, and care needs — not just availability
Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean & more
Background-checked, trained, and fully insured before placement
Often placed the same day — especially for hospital discharge situations
Coordination team available any hour, any day of the week
Regular updates to partners and family members so everyone stays informed
LivePeace works alongside BC's postpartum healthcare system. These resources are important for every new mother in Greater Vancouver to know.
Is LivePeace postpartum support the same as a postpartum doula?
Not exactly. A postpartum doula typically focuses on educating the family and supporting the newborn period — including breastfeeding guidance and infant care. LivePeace focuses specifically on the mother's recovery and the household: meals, personal care, housekeeping, errands, companionship, and overnight support. We complement what a doula or public health nurse provides; we don't replace them.
Do LivePeace caregivers look after the baby?
Our primary focus is supporting the mother, not providing direct newborn care. Caregivers can hold or soothe the baby briefly so the mother can rest or attend to her personal needs — but direct, sustained newborn care is outside our standard scope. For overnight support, caregivers manage household tasks and the mother's comfort; newborn care overnight requires a qualified infant caregiver to also be present.
How much does postpartum home support cost in Vancouver?
Cost depends on the hours of care needed, duration of support, and whether overnight coverage is included. We offer flexible daily or weekly support packages as well as longer-term arrangements. Call (604) 442-1746 or book a free consultation for a personalized quote — transparent pricing before any commitment.
Can I arrange postpartum support before my due date?
Absolutely — and we recommend it. Planning ahead means your caregiver is matched, your care plan is ready, and support can begin the day you need it. Many Vancouver families contact us in the third trimester. We can hold a placement for your due date window so you're not scrambling after delivery.
Do you offer multilingual caregivers for new mothers in Vancouver?
Yes. Language and cultural matching are core to how we place caregivers. Available languages include Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean, and more. Specify your preference during the consultation and we'll prioritize the match.
How quickly can postpartum support start after hospital discharge?
Same-day placement is available for urgent situations. If you know your expected discharge date from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or another Vancouver hospital, let us know in advance and we'll arrange care to be in place when you arrive home. The first 48 hours after discharge are often the most physically demanding — we take that window seriously.
Can LivePeace help a mother experiencing postpartum depression?
Our caregivers provide compassionate companionship and practical support that can significantly reduce the isolation and overwhelm that contribute to postpartum depression. However, we are not a clinical mental health service. If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, please reach out to the Pacific Postpartum Support Society at postpartum.org or your healthcare provider. Our care coordinator can also help connect you with appropriate BC resources.
Can hours be adjusted as recovery progresses?
Yes — your care coordinator will adjust hours and support as your recovery changes, week by week if necessary. Some families need more intensive support in weeks one and two and taper off; others add overnight coverage as sleep deprivation builds. We flex with you.
Is postpartum home support covered by insurance in BC?
Coverage varies by extended health provider and policy. We recommend checking with your benefits provider. Our care coordinators can provide documentation to support an insurance claim if needed.
How do I get started?
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation online. A care coordinator will talk through your situation, explain your options, and build a care plan — with no obligation and no pressure.
LivePeace provides in-home postpartum and new mom support across Greater Vancouver and surrounding communities:
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 604-442-1746 — if we can get a caregiver to you, we will.
LivePeace provides a full range of in-home care services across Greater Vancouver:
Our care coordinators are available 24/7 to talk through your situation — with warmth, no pressure, and a care plan built around your recovery and your family.
Non-medical, compassionate in-home support for new mothers recovering from birth — so you can rest, heal, and bond with your baby without running on empty.
The weeks after birth are among the most physically and emotionally demanding of a woman's life. Whether you've had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, your body needs genuine time and real support to recover. Yet most new mothers in Vancouver are discharged from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or Richmond Hospital within 24–48 hours — and expected to manage a recovering body, a newborn, a household, and often older children, with little outside help.
At LivePeace 24/7, we believe when a mother is cared for, everyone in the household does better. Our trained, compassionate caregivers come to your home and handle the practical daily tasks that drain your energy — meals, laundry, groceries, light housekeeping, personal care — so you can focus entirely on rest, recovery, and bonding with your baby.
This is not a doula service and not clinical nursing. It is hands-on, practical household and personal support for the mother, delivered by a vetted LivePeace caregiver matched to your language, culture, and care needs. Families can also access clinical postpartum support through the Pacific Postpartum Support Society, Pregnancy Vancouver, and HealthLink BC 8-1-1.
In-home postpartum support is professional, non-medical care for the mother — not the baby — during the weeks following birth. A trained LivePeace caregiver comes to your home on a schedule that fits your recovery, handling the household tasks and personal care needs that become overwhelming when your body is healing and sleep is fragmented.
This fills the gap no government program or clinical service covers: the daily, practical, household burden that falls on a recovering mother. LivePeace postpartum support works well alongside your post-operative care plan and complements our broader home care services.
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation to talk through what support would help your family right now.
Most new mothers are sent home with a healthy baby and very little support for themselves. The "fourth trimester" — the 12 weeks after birth — is a clinically recognized recovery window, yet it remains largely unsupported by public health systems. That gap falls on the mother, and often on a partner who is also exhausted.
Practical, non-medical support focused entirely on the mother and the household:
| Factor | Without In-Home Support | With LivePeace Postpartum Support |
|---|---|---|
| Daily meals | Often skipped or relying on takeout | Nutritious, culturally familiar meals prepared daily |
| Household tasks | Falls entirely to the recovering mother or partner | Handled by caregiver — laundry, dishes, tidying |
| Personal care | Difficult or unsafe after C-section | Compassionate bathing, dressing, and mobility support |
| Sleep | Chronically disrupted — no relief | Overnight caregiver supports mother's rest |
| Isolation risk | High — especially for non-local families | Daily companion presence and emotional support |
| Partner / family burnout | Common within the first two weeks | Shared load with scheduled caregiver presence |
| Best for | Mothers with large, local, available support networks | All families — especially those needing structured daily help |
Every postpartum support plan is shaped around what you actually need — not a fixed package. LivePeace coordinates the full range of daily and overnight support below, each available as part of one flexible, personalized plan in close coordination with your midwife or healthcare team.
Home-cooked meals and snacks prepared to support postpartum recovery and breastfeeding — tailored to your dietary needs and cultural traditions. South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and other cultural cuisines prepared on request. Caregivers handle grocery shopping, meal prep, and kitchen cleanup so you can focus entirely on resting and feeding your baby.
Compassionate help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support for mothers recovering from C-section or a physically demanding delivery. Particularly important in the first two weeks when bending, lifting, and stair navigation are medically restricted. All personal care is delivered with sensitivity, dignity, and complete respect for your privacy.
Laundry, dishes, tidying, vacuuming, and changing bed linens — the everyday tasks that pile up fast with a newborn. A clean, organized home creates a calmer recovery environment for both mother and baby, and takes a significant mental load off an already stretched family.
A trained caregiver present through the night — managing household tasks, supporting the mother's comfort and mobility, and providing reassurance so genuine rest is possible. Sleep deprivation in the postpartum period is a serious health concern, not just discomfort. Overnight support directly protects recovery and maternal mental health. Note: direct newborn care overnight requires a second qualified caregiver to be present.
Prescription pickups, grocery runs, and essential errands handled by your caregiver — so you stay home and rest during the weeks when leaving the house is physically difficult or medically inadvisable. Caregivers can also accompany mothers to postpartum check-ups, pediatric visits, and follow-up appointments when transportation support is needed.
Isolation and overwhelm are real, documented postpartum health risks. Our caregivers provide a steady, warm, non-judgmental daily presence through the emotional unpredictability of the fourth trimester. This is not therapy, but genuine human connection and practical encouragement when you need it most. Multilingual and culturally matched caregivers available across Greater Vancouver.
Partners, parents, and siblings often carry enormous support weight in the postpartum period. When everyone around the mother is also exhausted, the whole household suffers. LivePeace provides consistent caregiver support so your family support network can also rest — making the whole household more sustainable through the hardest weeks.
"I was both physically and mentally exhausted and didn't know where to turn after my C-section. LivePeace stepped in immediately. The caregiver they matched us with spoke our language, understood our culture, and prepared meals I actually recognized and wanted to eat. I was finally able to rest and recover properly — it made an enormous difference to our whole family."
— New mother, Burnaby, BC"When our twins arrived six weeks early, we had no family nearby and were completely overwhelmed. Our LivePeace caregiver was there from day two home from the hospital. She handled everything — meals, laundry, groceries — so I could focus on feeding and healing. I genuinely don't know how we would have survived those first weeks without her."
— Mother of twins, Vancouver, BCPaired by language, culture, personality, and care needs — not just availability
Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean & more
Background-checked, trained, and fully insured before placement
Often placed the same day — especially for hospital discharge situations
Coordination team available any hour, any day of the week
Regular updates to partners and family members so everyone stays informed
LivePeace works alongside BC's postpartum healthcare system. These resources are important for every new mother in Greater Vancouver to know.
Is LivePeace postpartum support the same as a postpartum doula?
Not exactly. A postpartum doula typically focuses on educating the family and supporting the newborn period — including breastfeeding guidance and infant care. LivePeace focuses specifically on the mother's recovery and the household: meals, personal care, housekeeping, errands, companionship, and overnight support. We complement what a doula or public health nurse provides; we don't replace them.
Do LivePeace caregivers look after the baby?
Our primary focus is supporting the mother, not providing direct newborn care. Caregivers can hold or soothe the baby briefly so the mother can rest or attend to her personal needs — but direct, sustained newborn care is outside our standard scope. For overnight support, caregivers manage household tasks and the mother's comfort; newborn care overnight requires a qualified infant caregiver to also be present.
How much does postpartum home support cost in Vancouver?
Cost depends on the hours of care needed, duration of support, and whether overnight coverage is included. We offer flexible daily or weekly support packages as well as longer-term arrangements. Call (604) 442-1746 or book a free consultation for a personalized quote — transparent pricing before any commitment.
Can I arrange postpartum support before my due date?
Absolutely — and we recommend it. Planning ahead means your caregiver is matched, your care plan is ready, and support can begin the day you need it. Many Vancouver families contact us in the third trimester. We can hold a placement for your due date window so you're not scrambling after delivery.
Do you offer multilingual caregivers for new mothers in Vancouver?
Yes. Language and cultural matching are core to how we place caregivers. Available languages include Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean, and more. Specify your preference during the consultation and we'll prioritize the match.
How quickly can postpartum support start after hospital discharge?
Same-day placement is available for urgent situations. If you know your expected discharge date from BC Women's Hospital, Surrey Memorial, or another Vancouver hospital, let us know in advance and we'll arrange care to be in place when you arrive home. The first 48 hours after discharge are often the most physically demanding — we take that window seriously.
Can LivePeace help a mother experiencing postpartum depression?
Our caregivers provide compassionate companionship and practical support that can significantly reduce the isolation and overwhelm that contribute to postpartum depression. However, we are not a clinical mental health service. If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, please reach out to the Pacific Postpartum Support Society at postpartum.org or your healthcare provider. Our care coordinator can also help connect you with appropriate BC resources.
Can hours be adjusted as recovery progresses?
Yes — your care coordinator will adjust hours and support as your recovery changes, week by week if necessary. Some families need more intensive support in weeks one and two and taper off; others add overnight coverage as sleep deprivation builds. We flex with you.
Is postpartum home support covered by insurance in BC?
Coverage varies by extended health provider and policy. We recommend checking with your benefits provider. Our care coordinators can provide documentation to support an insurance claim if needed.
How do I get started?
Call 604-442-1746 or book a free consultation online. A care coordinator will talk through your situation, explain your options, and build a care plan — with no obligation and no pressure.
LivePeace provides in-home postpartum and new mom support across Greater Vancouver and surrounding communities:
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 604-442-1746 — if we can get a caregiver to you, we will.
LivePeace provides a full range of in-home care services across Greater Vancouver:
Our care coordinators are available 24/7 to talk through your situation — with warmth, no pressure, and a care plan built around your recovery and your family.
