COURSE: Bellies, Birth & Beyond

Wednesday Evenings - See course calender for upcoming course dates

TIME: 6:30pm to 9pm (Snacks and Beverages included)

COST: $100 per a couple for a 5 week course.

Please bring a yoga or camping mat and pillows.

A comprehensive and informative class designed to help expectant parents prepare for labour & birth and the early days of parenting.
Topics include:
The Pregnant Body & Fetal Development
Premature Labour
Relaxation & Massage
Labour & Birth
Comfort Measures
Medications, Interventions & Unexpected Outcomes
Welcoming Baby
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding
Adjusting to Life with Baby
Community Resources

Intended for first-time parents, as well as experienced parents who have not previously taken a prenatal course.  Please see www.littlemiracles.ca for more information about Angie Limmer (instructor).

COURSE: Comfort Measures Workshop - Contact Glow for upcoming workshops.

TIME: 6:30pm to 9pm

COST: $50 per a couple (snacks & beverages included) - please bring a yoga or camping mat and two pillows.

An interactive and hands-on workshop that focuses on preparing both the expectant mother and her partner/support person for the physical and emotional intensity that labour brings. Pain management techniques covered include relaxation & massage, counter pressure, positioning, breathing, birth ball use, hydrotherapy and emotional support. Expectant parents will learn how optimal positioning of their baby can help reduce or prevent back pain in labour and will be given the opportunity to practice various methods that can reduce the chance of a prolonged labour.

Perfect for:  Bellies, Birth & Beyond alumni (or those who have taken another childbirth preparation class) who want to enhance their ability to cope during labour & birth
Parents who felt overwhelmed and unprepared during their first birth and want to more confidently navigate through labour the second time around
This course is ideal for those working toward a birth free of unnecessary interventions.  Please see www.littlemiracles.ca for more information about Angie Limmer - course instructor!

COURSE: Relaxation & Dealing with Stress (pre & post) (Contact Glow for dates)

TIME: 6:30pm to 8pm

COST: 5 week course $100 per a person - chance to win a free hot stone therapy massage at the end of the course!

Basic Agenda

Week #1: Welcome and Intro to relaxation, stress and pregnancy

Week #2: Sharing of issues fears.  Addressing your fears through visualization and intro to accupressure
Breathing, its benefits and exercises

Week #3: Progrerssive Relaxation

Week #4: Autogenic Relaxation

Week #5: Creative Visualization

Please see www.hhec.yolasite.com for more information about Janet (instructor) and stress and relaxation therapy.

For more information about courses and to register please contact Glow:

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