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Workshops
Workshops are a great way to refresh your memory, or learn about specific topics. The workshops are arranged around your schedule, and they are all done privately. All workshops are offer at the Birth Connections Studio in Milton. All workshops are $65.

Birth Basics 101
This workshop is for those that may not need a full prenatal course, but want a quick refresher. Maybe you already have kids, or perhaps you have taken a prenatal class but want a little more information.
Materials Covered:
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Why have a birth plan and how to create one
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True vs. False Labour
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Recording Contractions
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Natura methods of Induction
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Comfort measures, breathing, positions & more
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Stages of labour & what to expect
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How a support person can help

Breastfeeding Workshop
This is a workshops if you would like a bit more detailed information about breastfeeding in general. This can be taken before the birth or once baby has been born.
Materials Covered:
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Reasons to breastfeed
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The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
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Positioning and latching
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Signs that baby is getting enough milk
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Proper nutrition for mom
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Issues that can arrise when breastfeeding
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Pumping and storing breastmilk

Postpartum Workshop
This is a workshops to help prepare for once the baby is born and brought home.
Materials Covered:
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What happens once you give birth and what to expect.
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Newborn and New Mom care
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Postpartum Depression
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Bathing Baby
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Diapering and swaddling
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How to cope during the postpartum period
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How a postpartum Doula can help

Labour Bootcamp
This is a unique class that offers actual practice to help handle contractions.
Materials Covered:
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Breathing techniques
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Massage techniques
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Relaxation techniques
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Different positions and how they work
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How to help your partner through their contractions
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Keeping calm
*Please bring your own yoga mat & pillows with you as we will be on the floor for part of this workshop.