Pregnancy
The support you need, to have an amazing pregnancy and birth.
We offer a wide variety of services to support you in your journey through pregnancy.
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Birth Doula Services
Having a doula during your pregnancy and birth will give you the support and reinforcement when labour feels intense. Our doulas are here to help you prepare in advance, and support you throughout your birth so you feel powerful, calm, and comfortable throughout your labour!
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Counselling
Mental health affects all aspects of our lives, but it’s also incredibly important during pregnancy and postpartum. When our mental health needs are not met, its impact on our physical health can influence pregnancy, birth and so much more!
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is very effective treating multiple common concerns during pregnancy; some examples are: low back pain, reflux, digestion issues, sleep, dizziness, bleeding, to help with baby’s position, to help initiate labour, etc.
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Birth Pool Rental
We offer 3 options of birth pools for you to rent! The pool rental includes everything you need to use them.
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Pelvic Floor & Core Support
Pregnancy places significant strain on the core and pelvic floor muscles due to the weight of the growing uterus and hormonal changes. This can lead to issues like diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles), pelvic girdle pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. Strengthening exercises, proper posture, and pelvic floor therapy can help mitigate these effects.
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Push it!
Go into birth having all the knowledge and skills to feel confident and more empowered.
In this 4-week class series you will learn the best breathing techniques, optimal birthing positions, stabilizing the core and so much more!
Remember knowledge is key!
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Prenatal Music Therapy & Mindfulness
This program is for mothers interested in embodiment of awakened, conscious, heart centered parenting. For those wanting to move from a state of fear, scarcity, and lack to states of ease, confidence, and abundance in motherhood.
Sessions are individually curated and incorporate aspects of mindfulness, reflection practices, music, sound, and breath work according to the interest of the participant.
*This session can be eligible for reimbursement through your private benefits if you have coverage for Counselling.
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Fear Release for Birth
Are you stressed and fearful of the birthing process? This session will help you feel lighter and empowered as your birthing time comes closer.
*This session can be eligible for reimbursement through your private benefits if you have coverage for Counselling.
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'Flip the Baby' Session
Is your baby breech, transversal or sunny side up? This deep relaxation exercise can help your baby get into the best position for labour and birth.
*This session can be eligible for reimbursement through your private benefits if you have coverage for Counselling.
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Birth 'Induction' Session
Are you being pressured to have an induction? This guided mediation is very successful in encouraging baby to start labour; most parents that have done this session go into labour within 72 hours.
*This session can be eligible for reimbursement through your private benefits if you have coverage for Counselling.
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Lactation Support
Having a consultation with a Lactation Counselor prior to baby arriving can be very beneficial and help set you up for a successful feeding journey.
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Mom’s Who Worry!
Do you feel like all you do since you got pregnant is worry? We have created a space just for you!
In this 10 week therapeutic group we’ll meet at The Perinatal Wellness Centre in Dartmouth and chat about our experiences as pregnant parents. You’ll be able to build your community while being supported by Registered Counselling Therapist Mercedes in a group setting.
You’ll get all the tips/info you need to work with your worries, including techniques that are proven to help decrease anxiety. You can live a life without constant worry!
*This program can be eligible for reimbursement through your private benefits if you have coverage for Counselling.
Classes & Workshops helpful to take during your pregnancy
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HypnoBirthing Prenatal Classes
HypnoBirthing is a 5 week program where we not only take into consideration all aspects of the pregnancy and birthLearn more… (physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual) but also give your partner/birth companion a very special place during the process and help them get all the tools they need to better support you and feel confident while doing it.
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Birth & Baby Essentials Prenatal Class
It’s always better to not go into something unprepared - and that goes double when you’re expecting a new baby. Especially if you’re new to it all, you might not even know what questions you have - and that’s ok! We’ll take the guesswork out of the “new parent” thing so that you can absorb all you have to learn, and feel confident as you prepare to meet your new baby.
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DBL Baby Language Class
DBL Baby Language allows you to learn what your new baby is communicating by understanding the different sounds they make just before they cry.
It is ideal to take this class while pregnant or before your baby is 3 months old.
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Feeding Essentials - Part 1
Have you ever wanted to learn about the different ways to feed your baby without judgement? We are here to give you the benefits and risks, tips and guidelines for all your feeding questions. From breastmilk to formula, nursing to bottles, positions, sanitizing, introducing solids and more, we are here to help!
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HypnoMothering
HypnoBirthing was an excelent tool for your pregnancy and birth?
Learn about our HypnoMothering classes and all the new hypnosis techniques specific for the postpartum period.
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Push it!
Go into birth having all the knowledge and skills to feel confident and more empowered.
In this 4-week class series you will learn the best breathing techniques, optimal birthing positions, stabilizing the core and so much more!
Remember knowledge is key!