Prenatal + Birth Education

Empowered Birth

Preparing for Birth + Parenting Class 

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Hosted by Sacred Roots Wellness and led by Julie Pohoresky, RM - an accomplished Registered midwife of 25+ years - this four-part class is designed to equip expectant women with the knowledge and skills to confidently approach childbirth and the first weeks of their post-partum season.

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This course is optimal for those who are between 30-37 weeks, but anyone at 20+ weeks is welcome to enrol. l. Each class is approximately two-hours long and takes place in an intimate group setting. The first three classes are aimed at expectant mothers, and in the fourth class we welcome your partner to attend, if you wish.

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Topics Covered:

Planning for birth

• Your priorities

• Birth plans

• Support people

• The 5 P’s of birth

• Confidence, fear, and preparation for relaxation

• Your body and baby are amazing

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Normal Labour + Birth

• Unmedicated birth + upright birth positions

• Physiology of your changing body

• Labour work

• Pushing Techniques

• Placenta + Bonding

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Breastfeeding + Newborn Care

• Latching for confidence + good milk transfer

• The first two weeks

• Weeks three through six

• Car seat + sleeping

• Parenting your way

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Next Course Dates:

Thursday, October 16th - 6:30 PM

Monday, October 27th - 6:30 PM

Thursday, November 6th - 6:30 PM

Monday, November 17th - 6:30 PM

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$380 + GST​

 

Sacred Roots Wellness

311 Centre Street, Drumheller AB

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For more information, please email info@sacredrootswellness.ca

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