Pregnancy and Birth Workshops
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Prenatal Breastfeeding Class | Childbirth Without Fear | Preparing for a VBAC or Caesarean Birth | Preparing to Birth: Your Pelvic Floor | Practical Birth & Prenatal Prep | Couples Prenatal Yoga | Using Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum | Understanding Infant Sleep | Homebirth Information Night
"The WOMB Talks" Pregnancy & Birth Series
There is so much to learn, to love and to inspire parenthood! Come to one or come to all 5 weeks of this Pregnancy and Birth Series.
Register for 5 workshops and pay only $125!
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Each mother and her baby have innate connection response that make for their ideal breastfeeding "technique". Facilitated by Certified Lactation Consultant, Anita Arora, for this prenatal breastfeeding class will help you understand your baby's biological needs right from birth and how meeting those needs will facilitate increased breastfeeding success and parenting confidence.
What to expect to learn:
- how to establish a connection to your baby right from the beginning
- how skin to skin contact helps establish breastfeeding
- where does breastmilk come from and how to ensure a great supply
- the essentials of knowing how to express breastmilk
- what is 'normal' newborn breastfeeding behaviour
- establishing a latch and positioning your baby at the breast
- understanding the relationship between happy babies and full tummies
- what the role of partners in the breastfeeding relationship what to do in special situations (jaundice, hypoglycemia, weight loss)
- where to get support
- ask questions and get answers!
Women who are supported by their partners are more successful with breastfeeding, so we encourage parents to attend the class together.
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP FEE: $75 per couple, OR FREE for Family Plus and Family Forever Members
PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE: $150 per couple
MILTON:
WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
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BURLINGTON:
TUESDAY MARCH 20, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 2018: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
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Childbirth Without Fear
Stemming from the philosophies of Dr. Grantly Dick-Read and his Fear / Tension / Pain Cycle, we will explore how movement, tension and our fears affect our reactions to pain in childbirth and the labour process itself. This workshop will give you tools on how to identify your fears, work with them and tame them - emotionally and physically. Facilitated by Owner and Birth Doula, Lorri Fleming and The WOMB Doula Team.
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP FEE: $20 per couple OR FREE for Family Plus and Family Forever Members
MILTON:
- WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY JULY 4, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
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BURLINGTON:
- THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- THURSDAY MAY 31, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY JULY 25, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
- WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2018: 7:00-9:00PM
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Preparing for a VBAC or Caesarean Birth
Preparing to have a vaginal birth after a caesearean (VBAC) carries with it many emotions and new options for parents-to-be. So many unknowns may be swirling through your mind, maybe causing fear and making you feel helpless. Learn all the options available to you - whether you birth by VBAC or Caesarean birth - how to prepare your body physically, and your mind and spirit emotionally for whatever may come. This workshop is facilitated by Naturopath, Dr. Amy Dobbie, and WOMB Birth Doulas, Angie Stenback and Deb Brintnell.
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP FEE: $20 per couple OR FREE for Family Plus and Family Forever Members
MILTON:
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2018: 7:00-8:30PM
WEDNESDAY JUNE 20, 2018: 7:00-8:30PM
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Preparing to Birth: Your Pelvic Floor & More
Today's common birthing practices are changing in order to support and prevent rampant pelvic problems. Join Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Dr. Sinead Dufour and Midwifery Student, Sequoya Bartrem to prepare you to "breath your baby down" and help prevent prolapse and perineal tearing.
BURLINGTON:
- SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2018: 1:00-2:30PM
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INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP FEE: $20 per couple OR FREE for Family Plus and Family Forever Members
Practical Birth & Prenatal Prep
This class will give you some great practical hands on birth tips and tricks for every stage of your birth. Taught by our experienced and amazing WOMB Doulas.
You'll also learn how can a Doula reduce fear and pain, and increase confidence, peace and love in the birthing room. How a Doula can help your partner be more confident and supportive?
Come and ask your burning questions related to your pregnancy, birth and parenting!
MILTON:
- WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2017: 7:00-8:30PM
- WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24, 2018: 7:00-8:30PM
- WEDNESDAY MARCH 21, 2018: 7:00-8:30PM