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:

Why have a birth plan and how to create one
True vs. False Labour
Recording Contractions
Natura methods of Induction
Comfort measures, breathing, positions & more
Stages of labour & what to expect
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:

Reasons to breastfeed
The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
Positioning and latching
Signs that baby is getting enough milk
Proper nutrition for mom
Issues that can arrise when breastfeeding
Pumping and storing breastmilk

Postpartum Workshop

This is a workshops to help prepare for once the baby is born and brought home.

Materials Covered:

What happens once you give birth and what to expect.
Newborn and New Mom care
Postpartum Depression
Bathing Baby
Diapering and swaddling
How to cope during the postpartum period
How a postpartum Doula can help

Labour Bootcamp

This is a unique class that offers actual practice to help handle contractions.

Materials Covered:

Breathing techniques
Massage techniques
Relaxation techniques
Different positions and how they work
How to help your partner through their contractions
Keeping calm

*Please bring your own yoga mat & pillows with you as we will be on the floor for part of this workshop.