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Perinatal Education

When it comes to welcoming a baby into your life, there is no such thing as being overprepared. Knowledge is power, and our goal is to help you feel as prepared as possible every step of the way. 

 

Nurtured Birth Ottawa offers a variety of perinatal education classes geared towards the pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period

Holding the Belly

Prenatal Essentials Class - $275

A comprehensive, one-day private prenatal class that covers the essentials of birth, postpartum, and newborn care. This class includes tailored suggestions and complimentary resources, including a postpartum checklist, hospital guide, and informative handouts designed to assist you on your parenting journey.

 

 

Topics covered include:

 

  • Stages of labor

  • Making decisions in labor

  • Informed consent

  • Pain management options

  • Postpartum changes

  • Postpartum warning signs

  • Breastfeeding basics

  • Partner support

  • Newborn care essentials

  • Q & A session

Prenatal Portrait
WHAT IS A BIRTH DOULA?

Postpartum Essentials Class -$275

A comprehensive, one-day private class that focuses exclusively on the postpartum period. This class includes tailored suggestions and complimentary resources, including a postpartum checklist and informative handouts designed to assist you on your parenting journey.

 

Topics covered include:

 

  • Pain management options

  • Postpartum normal physical and emotional changes

  • Postpartum warning signs

  • Postpartum wellness and nutrition

Family in the Kitchen
WHAT DOES A DOULA DO?

Newborn Essentials Class - $275

A comprehensive, one-day private class that focuses exclusively on the newborn care. period. This class equips parents with the confidence and skills to care for their infant. This class includes tailored suggestions and complimentary resources and informative handouts designed to assist you on your parenting journey.

 

  • First week expectations

  • Infant feeding basics

  • Newborn behaviors

  • Bathing principles

  • Diapering tips

  • Umbilical cord care

  • Jaundice awareness

  • Safe sleep guidelines

  • Addressing common concerns

  • When to call the doctor

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Mindful Postpartum - $49.99 

This two-hour workshop prepares new parents for the pivotal postpartum period. Receive personalized support and expert guidance to ensure a well-balanced and emotionally healthy postpartum period.

 

  • Understanding postpartum mental health - Gain insights into the common mental health challenges that can arise after childbirth, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and more. Recognize the importance of mental well-being during this transformative time.

  • Recognizing common disorders - Learn how to identify signs and symptoms of postpartum mood disorders. Understand the difference between "baby blues" and more serious conditions.

  • Nurturing wellbeing - Discover holistic approaches to support your mental and emotional health. Explore mindfulness techniques and self-care practices tailored for the postpartum journey.

  • Normal postpartum emotional changes and self-care - Explore the emotional changes experienced after giving birth. Discover coping strategies to navigate the ups and downs of early parenthood. Receive practical self-care tips to support your mental well-being during postpartum.

  • Pain management options and physical recovery - Learn effective techniques and strategies for managing postpartum discomfort. Understand common physical changes after childbirth and promote healing

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