Week one

We talk pregnancy, informed decision making, the importance of letting labor begin on its own, early labor, comfort measures you can do at home, breath and relaxation techniques.

Week two

All things active labor and how you may feel, importance of walking, moving around and positional changes throughout labor, implementing and importance of birthing partner/support person. Importance of hydration, nutrition, relaxation. We also touch on several pain relief options- narcotics, nitrous oxide, water injections, heat therapy, TENS machines, epidurals etc.

Week three

Transitional labor and pushing- how might I feel? Positions for pushing? Perineal massage and what if I need perineal repair? Delivery! “The Golden Hour”.

Week four

Aromatherapy, visualization, music, hypnotherapy, massage. What to expect if I need an induction, Caesarean section or any other interventions.

Guest Speaker

Kristal Hazelwood, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Week five

Feeding your baby (breastfeeding and formula feeding), baby care, self/mother care, maternal mental health, pelvic floor health, infant sleep, newborn behaviour, keeping mother and baby together and why it's best for mother, baby and breastfeeding.

Guest Speaker

Heather Ratych from Bloom Psychotherapy