Perinatal Education

Perinatal education is about seeing pregnancy, birth and parenting as a normal and challenging transition, one which you are capable of achieving!

These classes will build your confidence in your body, and the choices you make for your family and your baby. My classes work to support you in making informed choices, that fit your families values and desires and have a little fun too.

Preparing for Birth

(private or group)

A fulfilling birth experience relies on a well prepared birth support team.

You will learn valuable tools for supporting your birth physically, emotionally AND gain the confidence and knowledge to be your advocate.

Some things you will learn:

  • The stages and phases of labour and what you can do during those stages to work with your body
  • Optimal positions to allow your body and your baby to work together
  • Hormones in labour and how they help the process
  • Mind body connection and how to address fear
  • Comfort measures to help minimize pain and when to use them
  • The value of bonding with your babe post birth

Investment : $175

( 4 hours of instruction )

Embracing Your 4th Trimester

This workshop is set up to guide you in the transition to parenthood and newborn life. Knowing what are “normal” newborn and new parent behaviours that can help ease the transition.

This workshop is designed to discuss your personal questions and concerns in a one on one setting.

Some things you will learn:

  • Normal baby sleep patterns and sleep strategies
  • What to expect from your body and your hormones
  • How to build the foundation for secure attachment, including baby wearing basics
  • Relationship changes and tools for maintaining a strong connection
  • Infant feeding (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula feeding)
  • Basic newborn care (diapering, bathing, nail cutting, clothing)
  • Answering your questions!

Investment: $ 80

( 2 hours of instruction )

Sondra’s passion for the subject matter, sarcastic sense of humour and deep way of connecting made class engaging and so fun.

Sam

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Let’s embrace this transition together.

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