Nurturing the Mother

Nurturing the Mother Hello! I'm Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula & creator of The Cesarean Recovery Guide.
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I am here to support and empower you in pregnancy, postpartum and especially post csection. Nurturing the Mother is the result of an evolution of care. Through the years I, Janelle Fontaine, have grown my practice from being a massage therapist to the general public to narrowing my skills in supporting birthing folks in pregnancy and postpartum. After the birth of my first son, I saw the need for postpartum support and became a postpartum doula. Being a postpartum doula allowed me to support birthing folks in a different way. It gave me the insight and tools to empower parents to be the parents they want to be. The next layer has been the addition of The Cesarean Recovery Guide. Seeing clients after their cesarean, I noticed a need for reconnection to self as well as a deep interest from clients to know what to do with their scar and abdomen. That’s when The Cesarean Recovery Guide was born - a guide meant to empower a client’s healing journey with self paced learning of hands on massage therapy. What drives all this is my belief that if a parent is supported, they can care for themselves and for their child. And the question that keeps pushing the evolution of Nurturing the Mother is - how good can this get? So join me, lean in to the support, and let me nurture you so you can be the best version of the parent you and your family needs.

11/08/2025

✨ For the mother reading this: As you hold your baby close, gazing into the mirror, you may notice subtle changes—your reflection altered in ways that only matrescence, the journey of becoming a mother, can reveal.

Motherhood can reshapes us, adding layers that can feel unfamiliar but are filled with strength and resilience.

If you’re feeling lost in this transformation, remember to:

✨ Embrace Small Moments – These quiet moments holding your little one, feeling the music, are powerful reminders of the new “you” emerging.

💓Honor Each Stage – Just as your baby grows, so do you. Give yourself permission to evolve.

🫶🏼 Seek Connection – You don’t have to walk this path alone; reach out, share, and support each other.

✨You are not “finding” your lost self—you’re creating a new version of yourself, beautifully layered with each experience. 🤍



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and put c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

Ok! I hear this often.New parents aren't so sure about babywearing after a cesarean. Sometimes they even feel discomfor...
11/05/2025

Ok! I hear this often.

New parents aren't so sure about babywearing after a cesarean. Sometimes they even feel discomfort in their lower back or neck and shoulders after wearing their little ones for a while.

So what can be done about that?

I brought in the pro - Karla, a babywearing educator from to answer these exact questions.

Karla says: Connecting with a babywearing educator can help you adjust your current carrier so that babywearing feels comfortable and effortless. Don’t have a carrier yet? The We Love Babywearing Lending Library offers a wide variety of carriers you can try before you buy. The lending library is available monthly, and I also host babywearing meetups and offer online or in-person support throughout the month.

Fun fact - Karla and I did a Nurturing Talks all about babywearing after a cesarean back in December! Want to catch the replay? Drop an emoji below and I'll send you the talk.

Have more questions about babywearing? Drop a comment below or DM Karla .

If you’re a health care or wellness professional who works with postpartum clients… this is the course that can change e...
11/05/2025

If you’re a health care or wellness professional who works with postpartum clients… this is the course that can change everything for your clients recovering from a cesarean.

Too often, the conversation about C-sections ends at “the scar looks good.”
But what about how it feels?
How it moves?
How it impacts core rehabiliation and connection?

👉 The Cesarean Massage & Rehab for Health Care Professionals course by .ca bridges that gap.

Inside this online or in-person training, you’ll learn:
✨ The layers of C-section anatomy and scar-tissue physiology
✨ How to assess and treat post-surgical tissue
✨ Positioning, draping, and pillars to cesarean recovery
✨ Home-care strategies and communication tools that empower clients to stay consistent
✨ Business insights to market your new skill as a practitioner

This is a professional training that gives you the tools that can help clients reclaim sensation, movement, and comfort in their body after a cesarean birth.

🎓 Taught by a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on Cesarean Recovery, Janelle Fontaine.
🖥 Available online worldwide through Nurturing the Mother, or in person (Want me to come to your town? DM me!)

📈 Build your expertise. Serve your clients better. Watch your business grow, and community thrive.

👉 Enroll now through the link in bio.

✨ Victoria practitioners – it’s your turn!I’ll be in Victoria, BC on November 29th & 30th teaching my Cesarean Massage a...
11/04/2025

✨ Victoria practitioners – it’s your turn!

I’ll be in Victoria, BC on November 29th & 30th teaching my Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Health Care Professionals training in person at Lagoon Prenatal. This two-day training will give you practical, hands-on techniques you can integrate right away into your practice.

📍 Lagoon Prenatal – Victoria, BC
🗓 Nov 29 & 30 | 9 AM – 5 PM
💲 $550+GST Early Bird (until Nov 1) → $599+GST after

Spots are limited, so don’t wait if you’ve been wanting to add this essential skill set.

🔗 Register via link in bio or at nurturingthemother.ca

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and put c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶














11/03/2025

Ever thought about starting with self-care at home and ended up at a cozy wellness center?

🛋️ → 🏥 Here’s what it could look like:

💆‍♀️ Start at home – Light self-massage, guided videos (like my Cesarean Recovery Guide for those who had a C-section) and setting time for yourself.

➡️ Transition to a trusted local clinic (hello new friend, I see clients at and in !) for registered massage therapy tailored to YOU.

✨ Self-care doesn’t have to stop in clinic. It’s a journey of nurturing yourself.

🌟 Ready to take the next step? Book a session a session with me at Pomegranate Community Midwives or Local Health Integrative Clinic. Not in Vancouver? Drop a comment with where you live and I'll connect you with an RMT in your community who has taken Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage & Rehab for Healthcare Professionals.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and put c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

🍂 Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Health Care Professionals Fall & Winter Cohorts ❄️Only 2 sessions...
11/03/2025

🍂 Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Health Care Professionals Fall & Winter Cohorts ❄️

Only 2 sessions left for 2025

📍 November 23rd & 24th 2025 | ONLINE Live Virtual

📍 November 29th & 30th | In-Person | , Victoria- Vancouver Island BC

Kick off 2026 with these virtual & in person offerings

📍January 18th & 19th | Online | Via Zoom

📍February 7th & 8th | In-Person | , East Vancouver BC

📍March 8th & 9th | Online | Via Zoom

Cesarean births make up over 1 in 3 births in Canada, and most are unplanned. That means thousands of people are recovering from major abdominal surgery while learning how to care for a newborn—often with very little support for their own healing.

That’s where you come in.

Join me for a two-day, in-person or online training designed for health care professionals who want to show up more fully for this often-overlooked population.

✨ Want to join a room full of heart-led professionals learning this work together? DM me or email hello@nurturingthemother.ca for details and registration.

Let’s nurture the nurturers. Let’s change the standard of care.

Join Dr. Jessica Day from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday November 7th at 11am PST an...
11/03/2025

Join Dr. Jessica Day from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday November 7th at 11am PST and join in on the conversation.

Dr. Jessica Day is a Chiropractor and the owner of . Join us as she shares how she supports folks in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Dr. Day or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

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Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

👏 Ready to take control of your C-section recovery? 🙌 This week-by-week guide is here to support you through self-massag...
11/02/2025

👏 Ready to take control of your C-section recovery?

🙌 This week-by-week guide is here to support you through self-massage techniques designed to promote healing after a cesarean. It's packed with valuable information—everything from general recovery tips and product recommendations to hydrotherapy, the benefits of massage therapy, the science of scar tissue, and so much more.

With videos, subtitles, and easy-to-read text, it makes absorbing postpartum information a breeze. Whether you're preparing for a C-section or had one years ago, this guide empowers you to reconnect with your body and heal with confidence!

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

Did you hit BINGO? let us know below ⬇ iykyk.And while we can laugh at some of the parts.. we also know recovery is laye...
11/01/2025

Did you hit BINGO? let us know below ⬇ iykyk.

And while we can laugh at some of the parts.. we also know recovery is layered.
That’s why I made The Cesarean Recovery Guide (CRG) for the rest of the story.

For the things no one explained, the healing you can actually feel, and the support that starts after discharge.

Download your guide through the link in bio 💛
Then tag your C-section sister who’s definitely yelling “BINGO” right now.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and put c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

☀️ Nurturing Talks 🍂 Here’s who I’m chatting with this month!Join us live on Instagram as I chat with some inspiring fol...
11/01/2025

☀️ Nurturing Talks 🍂 Here’s who I’m chatting with this month!

Join us live on Instagram as I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Fridays at 11am PST

November 7th - Dr. Jessica Day - Chiropractor & Owner of

November 14th - No Nurturing Talk

November 21st - Taylor - Holistic Pregnancy, Birth & Nutrition from

November 28th - Angela - Vancouver Nutritionist, Personal Chef & Meal Prep from .natural.nutrition

So come join us 💕 we can’t wait to have you.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a C-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related

✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

Something spooky good is brewing... 🎃Treat yourself to 20% OFF the Cesarean Recovery Guide until tomorrow at midnight!
10/31/2025

Something spooky good is brewing... 🎃

Treat yourself to 20% OFF the Cesarean Recovery Guide until tomorrow at midnight!

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Spooky Savings Alert! 👻🎃

Cesarean recovery doesn’t have to be scary!

For 3 DAYS ONLY, I’m treating you to 20% off my Cesarean Recovery Guide. 🍬

Whether you’re just starting your recovery journey or need extra support, this guide is packed with all the essentials to help you feel empowered and comfortable post-C-section ❤️‍🩹

🧡 Use code SPOOKY at checkout and grab your Halloween treat!

Don’t let recovery be a fright—get your guide today and start feeling better with expert week-by-week support & tips from Nurturing the Mother.

🎃 Hurry, this offer vanishes soon!

Tap the link in bio, or comment “SPOOKY” to get your discount and take control of your healing. 🌙✨

Offer ends November 1st 2025 11:59pm

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Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open!

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