Preparing for Postpartum
June 22, 2010 | 04:48 PMFiled in: Workshops
Essentials for New Parents - Preparing for Postpartum
So much time is spent preparing for your labor and birth that preparing for what happens after your baby arrives sometimes gets overlooked. Of course you have drawerfuls of onesies and you have figured out your diapering system, but what about how to take care of yourself and your new bumpkin?
Lifecycles Wellness has put together a workshop series for every pregnant or new mom (with babies under 6 months) to cover some of the most important things to care for the health of both you and your new baby. Get started on the right path now for a super healthy family in the future.
Babywearing 101
Monday, July 19 at 10 am
$10
In the wake of the recall of certain baby slings, there are many questions about how to safely wear your baby, what carrier to use and how to strap these contraptions on! Jenna Robertson, student midwife and Bummi’s carrier consultant will take you through a variety of different options, the pros and cons of each and have some carriers for you to try out. Essential for any parent thinking of using a carrier.
Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Your Baby
Wednesday, July 21 at 11 am
$20
This workshop will take you step-by-step through the stages your baby will go through, from breastmilk to formula along with how and when to start to introduce solids. Nutrition for the postpartum mom will also be covered. Lianne Phillipson-Webb is a Registered Nutritionist and author of Sprout Right - From Tummy to Toddler. She is a wealth of no-nonsense information and advice about feeding yourself and your new baby. Her recipes are both nutritious and well-loved by parents and babies across the city.
Postpartum Fitness
Tuesday, July 27 at 12 pm
$15
Your body has undergone a tremendous change during pregnancy and now you want to start to get your fitness back. Learn how to recover your core strength, how much activity to do and when, and how to lose your pregnancy weight in a healthy way. Natasha Marchand is a prenatal and postnatal fitness instructor, a birth doula and a hypnobirthing facilitator.
Acupressure Baby Massage for Common Childhood Conditions
Wednesday, July 28 at 11 am
$15
Prepare yourself to deal with fever, colic, common colds and more with simple, easy to apply acupressure massage for infants. You will go home with a handy reference manual to help guide you and a daily massage routine for good health. Tanya Smith, Dr of Chinese Medicine will teach the basics of infant massage and what to do with particular conditions so you have the essentials to care for your baby through whatever comes along.
All of these workshops can be attended individually, or you can choose a package of all 4 for $45.00. Packages can be shared between friends!
Call 647.428.7200 to register!
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LIFECYCLES WELLNESS
94 Cumberland Street, Suite 805
Toronto ON M5R 1A3
Phone: 647-428-7200
Email: info@lifecycleswellness.com
www.lifecycleswellness.com
Follow us on Twitter @LifecyclesTO
Find us on Facebook at Lifecycles-Wellness
So much time is spent preparing for your labor and birth that preparing for what happens after your baby arrives sometimes gets overlooked. Of course you have drawerfuls of onesies and you have figured out your diapering system, but what about how to take care of yourself and your new bumpkin?
Lifecycles Wellness has put together a workshop series for every pregnant or new mom (with babies under 6 months) to cover some of the most important things to care for the health of both you and your new baby. Get started on the right path now for a super healthy family in the future.
Babywearing 101
Monday, July 19 at 10 am
$10
In the wake of the recall of certain baby slings, there are many questions about how to safely wear your baby, what carrier to use and how to strap these contraptions on! Jenna Robertson, student midwife and Bummi’s carrier consultant will take you through a variety of different options, the pros and cons of each and have some carriers for you to try out. Essential for any parent thinking of using a carrier.
Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Your Baby
Wednesday, July 21 at 11 am
$20
This workshop will take you step-by-step through the stages your baby will go through, from breastmilk to formula along with how and when to start to introduce solids. Nutrition for the postpartum mom will also be covered. Lianne Phillipson-Webb is a Registered Nutritionist and author of Sprout Right - From Tummy to Toddler. She is a wealth of no-nonsense information and advice about feeding yourself and your new baby. Her recipes are both nutritious and well-loved by parents and babies across the city.
Postpartum Fitness
Tuesday, July 27 at 12 pm
$15
Your body has undergone a tremendous change during pregnancy and now you want to start to get your fitness back. Learn how to recover your core strength, how much activity to do and when, and how to lose your pregnancy weight in a healthy way. Natasha Marchand is a prenatal and postnatal fitness instructor, a birth doula and a hypnobirthing facilitator.
Acupressure Baby Massage for Common Childhood Conditions
Wednesday, July 28 at 11 am
$15
Prepare yourself to deal with fever, colic, common colds and more with simple, easy to apply acupressure massage for infants. You will go home with a handy reference manual to help guide you and a daily massage routine for good health. Tanya Smith, Dr of Chinese Medicine will teach the basics of infant massage and what to do with particular conditions so you have the essentials to care for your baby through whatever comes along.
All of these workshops can be attended individually, or you can choose a package of all 4 for $45.00. Packages can be shared between friends!
Call 647.428.7200 to register!
Click here to read more Blog entries
LIFECYCLES WELLNESS
94 Cumberland Street, Suite 805
Toronto ON M5R 1A3
Phone: 647-428-7200
Email: info@lifecycleswellness.com
www.lifecycleswellness.com
Follow us on Twitter @LifecyclesTO
Find us on Facebook at Lifecycles-Wellness
