Choose any single workshop for $75 each or signup for all 3 for $195

You can mix and match any of the 3 workshops in different months to accommodate your schedule!

All workshops are on Wednesday evenings 7pm Via Zoom Meetings
 Workshops run about 2-2.5 hours

Postpartum Essentials
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(2.5 hours)
The goal of this workshop is to prepare expectant parents for the postpartum period by setting realistic expectations and exploring ways in which they can care for themselves as they welcome a new baby into their lives & hearts. We will provide an overview of baby care that is evidence based, and encouraging of your own parenting instincts. Together we will envision an individualized postpartum plan that offers a sense of preparedness and positivity around the first year of parenting.
By setting realistic expectations, this workshop allows parents to define their own vision of the postpartum period that is well-supported and attentive to your needs for nutrition, rest and healing. As a team of professional postpartum doulas we want families in our community to feel confident and acknowledged within this major life transition.
Topics covered include: postpartum healing, mental health for new parents, normal infant behaviours, sleep*. feeding*, bonding, infant development and more!


Sleep Essentials
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(2.5-3hours)
Sleep Essentials bridges the wide gap between modern expectations of culture and biological realities of families.
Trusting your parental instincts, understand your baby's unique way of communicating their needs.  Learn evidence based information, techniques, and attitudes that will shape a healthy approach to family sleep from the start so you all can get more rest!

What you will learn:
How human sleep has changed over time
How much sleep is enough?
Paying attention: learning your baby’s cues
Wired for attachment
The making of a flexible baby
Baby personalities: "professionals" and “artistes”
Problems with sleep training
Your baby's sleep menu
Safe sleep
Smooth sailing and troubled waters
Parent self-care
CSI’s (Critical Sleep Interventions)



Breastfeeding Essentials
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Are you pregnant and planning on breastfeeding and want to be prepared when baby comes?
Join us for an informative evening as you find your way as new parents and become a breastfeeding family. Over the 2 hours, we will provide you with great local resources, up to date information and prepare you for the realities and possible challenges that can present themselves as you and your family embark on your breastfeeding journey.
This valuable workshop will be facilitated by  Christine Crook a certified Birth and Postpartum doula.