Empowered Fertility + Pregnancy
September 22 2-6pm
Navina Yoga
#211 316 Windermere Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB
 
Formally known as the Pregnancy + The Empowered Mother Workshop held by Jill Godin (Nurse + founder of Essentials by Nature) and Lauren Mary (Holistic Doula and founder of Lauren Mary Holistics).
This 4 hour, hands on and educational workshop is designed for women and expectant mamas who desire to discover more on the art of nourishing the fourth trimester for a healthy and empowered babymoon.
This workshop is for:
-Women who are interested in both medical + alternative views of management of health
-Women who are expecting with their first, second, third, or seventh baby!
-Birth and/or Post Partum Doulas, Birth Workers and Nurses
 
In this workshop we will be discussing:
Birth:
	
	
Discover how you can prepare your body a vaginal or cesearean birth using alternative medicines such as herbs, essential oils, and supplementation.
	
	
	
Leading up to my expected due date, what kind of questions should I be asking my care provider?
	
	
	
How to build a "Birth Better" tool kit to bring with you to the hospital, or to have with you during your home birth.
	
	
	
Spinning Babies: What is it, and how can I use these simple movement techniques to help baby into an optimal position?
	
Post-Birth Recovery:
	
	
Practical, Medical and Holistic wisdom on caring for your body post birth
	
	
	
Symptom Management: What can I use to treat common aches and pains?
	
	
	
Doctor + Midwife Follow up appointments: What should I expect?
	
	
	
What to expect from your home visits with the Alberta Based Program, Healthy Beginnings.
	
	
	
Placenta Encapsulation: FAQ 
	
	
	
Building a village: Edmonton's Best Post Partum Resources
	
Breast Feeding: 
	
	
Breastfeeding: Initiation, Supply, and When to ask for help
	
	
	
Breastfeeding Issues: what to do when dealing with engorgement, low supply, mastitis, blocked ducts, etc.
	
	
	
Nutrition and Plant Medicine to nourish the milk supply- and what supplements, herbs and essential oils you need to avoid
	
Post Partum Mood: 
	
	
An understanding of hormonal fluctuations that occur post birth, what feelings and thoughts are normal to experience, and when to get help.
	
	
	
Symptoms of post partum mood disorders
	
	
	
Preventing post partum mood disorders  with  nutrition, supplements, and your village
	
	
	
Treating post partum mood disorders- pharmaceutical medications, and professional psychology resources
	
 
 
DIY Workshop:
Create your own Ceremonial Milk Bath to heal and nourish your post partum body and honor the momentous marathon of bringing your baby earthside.
Closing:
 
 
Interested in attending both Empowered Fertility + Pregnancy and The Empowered Mother? Use the code "EMPOWER" at the checkout to receive $25 off!