Scarborough Health Network Prenatal Classes

11/17/2021

We are thrilled to announce that IN-PERSON Prenatal Classes are starting again in January!

See https://www.newlifeprenatal.org/in-person-group-prenatal for details.

04/22/2021

Researchers from the University of Illinois (Dr. Kamal Eldeirawi, Dr. Laurie Quinn, and Dr. Victoria Persky) are requesting your participation in the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Pregnancy Study (CAPS) to help understand how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting women during pregnancy.
If you are 18 years of age or older and currently pregnant or have given birth on or after March 1st, 2020, you are being invited to participate in this research survey, which includes questions on your health, pregnancy experience, feelings, and other life changes related to Coronavirus/COVID-19.
Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think may be eligible to participate in our study.
This online survey takes 15-25 minutes to complete, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card after submitting the completed survey.
To learn more about the survey and to become a participant, please visit https://redcap.link/capsproj or scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera.
TAKE SURVEY https://www.redcap.ihrp.uic.edu/surveys/?s=PXCYTNYHLM

Researchers from the University of Illinois (Dr. Kamal Eldeirawi, Dr. Laurie Quinn, and Dr. Victoria Persky) are requesting your participation in the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Pregnancy Study (CAPS) to help understand how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting women during pregnancy.

If you are 18 years of age or older and currently pregnant or have given birth on or after March 1st, 2020, you are being invited to participate in this research survey, which includes questions on your health, pregnancy experience, feelings, and other life changes related to Coronavirus/COVID-19.

Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think may be eligible to participate in our study.

This online survey takes 15-25 minutes to complete, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card after submitting the completed survey.

To learn more about the survey and to become a participant, please visit https://redcap.link/capsproj or scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera.

TAKE SURVEY https://www.redcap.ihrp.uic.edu/surveys/?s=PXCYTNYHLM

04/15/2021

Please make your voice heard and sign the petition in support of the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University!
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Please sign this letter by Friday April 16th, 2021. We will be sending it to administration, political representatives and the media. Feel free to use the body of this letter to send to stakeholders near to you. Friends of midwifery, Midwives, Colleagues, Students, and Community members; Due to inso...

03/07/2021

Prepare for birth and and the first weeks of parenthood with New Life Prenatal Classes.

Learn useful information and practice skills in our fun, interactive and informative classes. We offer group, private, semi-private or online settings, to meet the needs of every expectant parent. Our baby / child first aid and CPR workshops will give you the skills and confidence to deal with an emergency. With New Life Prenatal Classes you will be:

* informed - with current, evidence based information
* prepared - the more you learn and practice, the more confident, relaxed and focused you will be regarding childbirth, the postpartum and the care of your newborn
* empowered - as you learn about your options, you can make informed decisions about birth and parenting that best suit you and your family.

Whatever your birth / parenting plan, New Life Prenatal Classes will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to instill confidence in your ability to birth and care for your baby. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you plan to give birth.

Visit our www.newlifeprenatal.org for class options and upcoming dates.

01/28/2021

A look at postpartum nutrition from traditional cultures and how to maximize your postpartum recovery along with boosting your baby's health.

11/13/2020

🌸Pushing on Your Side🌸
So, you’re telling me that pushing on your side is possible even with an epidural?
YES MAMA, I AM. And I’m also telling you that it’s one of the best things you can do for your pelvic floor.
How to use a peanut ball during labor is one of those fabulous little tips that you will get in a prenatal physiotherapy appointment
I’ve recently had many clients deliver in side lying with fabulous outcomes. The literature shows that giving birth on your side can:
1️⃣ Reduce the rate of instrument use during delivery (vacuum sand forceps use)
2️⃣ Reduce the time spent in the pushing phase of labor
3️⃣ Reduce the rate of injury to the perineum and tailbone as your sacrum/tailbone have room to swing out of the way as baby comes through the pelvic outlet
Going into labour feeling confident truly does influence birth outcomes in a positive way. Taking a prenatal class with us will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to instill confidence in your ability to birth and care for your baby. Everyone is welcome no matter where you plan to give birth.
Part of what we cover in a prenatal class includes practicing different labour and pushing positions to help you discover which ones feel most comfortable for you, as well as learning the pros and cons of common labour and pushing positions.
Part of labour and delivery prep with a pelvic floor physiotherapist includes optimizing birth outcomes by working together to employ the best birthing positions for you. Every woman will have her own birth plan, given specific orthopaedic conditions and medication preferences. That’s why each individual labor and delivery plan must be unique. Credit
What position did you give birth in?! What felt best when it came time to push?! Comment below!

🌸Pushing on Your Side🌸

So, you’re telling me that pushing on your side is possible even with an epidural?

YES MAMA, I AM. And I’m also telling you that it’s one of the best things you can do for your pelvic floor.

How to use a peanut ball during labor is one of those fabulous little tips that you will get in a prenatal physiotherapy appointment

I’ve recently had many clients deliver in side lying with fabulous outcomes. The literature shows that giving birth on your side can:

1️⃣ Reduce the rate of instrument use during delivery (vacuum sand forceps use)
2️⃣ Reduce the time spent in the pushing phase of labor
3️⃣ Reduce the rate of injury to the perineum and tailbone as your sacrum/tailbone have room to swing out of the way as baby comes through the pelvic outlet

Going into labour feeling confident truly does influence birth outcomes in a positive way. Taking a prenatal class with us will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to instill confidence in your ability to birth and care for your baby. Everyone is welcome no matter where you plan to give birth.

Part of what we cover in a prenatal class includes practicing different labour and pushing positions to help you discover which ones feel most comfortable for you, as well as learning the pros and cons of common labour and pushing positions.

Part of labour and delivery prep with a pelvic floor physiotherapist includes optimizing birth outcomes by working together to employ the best birthing positions for you. Every woman will have her own birth plan, given specific orthopaedic conditions and medication preferences. That’s why each individual labor and delivery plan must be unique. Credit

What position did you give birth in?! What felt best when it came time to push?! Comment below!