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Through our Better Birth Program participants are
afforded the opportunity to learn about changes the body experiences during pregnancy,
how to exercise with these changes, and how to prepare
for labour. Instruction also includes abdominal exercises which will help
participants push more effectively, prevent back problems during
and after pregnancy, and get abdominals back in
shape faster after delivery. In an effort to make the
process a family experience, partners are invited to come
to the first two sessions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I do Pilates while I am pregnant?
If you are pregnant we suggest that you participate in
the Prenatal Foundation Workshop and continue with Prenatal
Yoga until you are postpartum and your diastasis
has returned to normal size.
When should I register for the Better Birth Program?
Preferably before you get pregnant. Please call the
co-op to register and if you wish, you can also observe the Prenatal Foundation
Workshop or a Prenatal Yoga class.
Can I bring my child for Postpartum Lessons?
Yes, non-ambulatory (newborn - 6 months)
Our
Better Birth Program
consists of one
workshop and two classes:
1. Prenatal
Foundation -
Conscious Birth Workshop
2. Prenatal Yoga - Birth
Friendly Exercise
3. Postpartum -
Mother & Child
Classes
CLASS SCHEDULES
PRENATAL
FOUNDATION
Conscious Workshop
An eight-lesson workshop taught by Sophia Cannonier
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Spirit House,
Middle Road Devonshire
Next Course: Please
call the studio
Next
Group Starting on
February 15th, 2005
PRENATAL
YOGA
Birth Friendly Exercise
A six-lesson workshop taught by Sophia Cannonier
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Spirit House, Middle Road Devonshire
Next Course:
July 9th - August 27th
POST-PARTUM
Mother & Child Classes
Small group classes taught by Sophia Cannonier for
new mothers
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Venue: The Health Co-op, South Shore, Warwick
Courses are scheduled
based on demand
Next
Group Starting on
February 15th, 2005
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
The Prenatal Foundation Workshop is limited to 10
couples and the Prenatal Yoga class can take up to 14
persons per term. Registration must be completed prior
to attending classes and late registration is only
available if there is space remaining in a course after
it begins. Please note that we accept MasterCard and
Visa by phone, and checks or cash at our studio.
If you have any questions please call us at 236.0336,
we'll be happy to assist.
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Prenatal Foundation: |
$400 + $75 for materials |
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Prenatal Yoga: |
$300 |
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Post-Partum Class: |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Payments are non-refundable 7 days prior to the first
class
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Private or Small Group Lessons can be booked to cover
material from missed classes or to re-visit topics you
wish to review. Please contact the studio @
236.0336 to schedule appointments and see our price list
to determine the associated rates.
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Workshops limited to 12 people
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Postpartum Groups booked in 10 week series
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For Doula Services please contact Sophia Cannonier
directly @ 799.6330.
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What is a Doula?
A doula is an experienced, non-medical assistant
who provides physical, emotional and informed choice
support in
prenatal care, during
childbirth and during the
postpartum period. A birth doula is a continuous
care provider for labor in many settings, also assisting
the parturient woman during transport from home to
hospital or birth center. A postpartum doula may begin
care in the home (nutritious cooking for the mother,
breastfeeding support, newborn care assistance,
maternal-child bonding support, errands, light
housekeeping) the next day after the birth, providing
services through the first six weeks postpartum.
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