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Group Prenatal Sessions

Group prenatal care is a combination of group meetings and one-on-one appointments with your doctor or midwife. You are in a group of women with due dates that are close to yours. 

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There are 6 group sessions, 5 while you are pregnant, and 1 reunion session after your baby is born. If you enjoyed the group care model, there is a group postpartum program you can attend. 

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Each session includes health checks for mom and her growing baby. There is time for you to ask questions and get information about what is the most important to you. 

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Session 1 - Welcome & Adjusting to Pregnancy

This session focuses on the first week after baby is born. Lots of changes will be happening to both mom and baby's bodies as the baby adjusts to life outside of the womb and mom's body learns to provide for and care for baby in a different way. 

We will discuss breastfeeding 

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We may also talk about:

  • Vitamin D for baby

  • Newborn feeding habits

  • How new parents adjust to their baby

Session 2 - Staying Happy and Healthy in Pregnancy

This session focuses on things parents will need to do everyday to keep their baby safe.

We will discuss keeping your baby safe during sleep time.

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We may also talk about:

  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

  • Car Seats and Car Safety 

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Session 3 - Normal Birth

This​ session is all about mom and adapting to a new baby. 

We will discuss postpartum adjustment and mood disorders. 

We will spend time talking about techniques and strategies to help mom relax, stay calm, and live her best life. 

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We may also talk about:

  • Meditation 

  • Self Care

  • Baby blues

  • Postpartum depression

  • Postpartum psychosis

Session 4 - Variations on Normal Birth

This​ session is all about normal and abnormal changes and conditions in newborns. ​

We will discuss things that happen to newborns and ways to deal with them. 

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We may also talk about:

  • Tummy time 

  • Infant Massage

  • Baby's first cold

  • Thrush

  • Rashes

  • Caring for your baby's cord 

Session 5 - Preparing for Postpartum

This​ session is all about mom adjusting to the postpartum period and addressing common concerns about healthy living. ​

Topics will change based on what participating parents are most interested in. ​

 

We may talk about:

  • Physical Activity and exercise

  • Hydration and nutrition while breastfeeding 

  • Healthy weight

  • Caffeine, alcohol, and other substances 

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Session 6 - Reunion!

During birth, many people will experience a tear of the perineum, some will need an episiotomy to help baby come out. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a c-section, you will bleed after giving birth as the uterus heals. 

Topics will change based on what participating parents are most interested in. ​

 

We may talk about:

  • peri-care (caring for the perineum)

  • Going to the toilet after having a baby

  • Caring for wounds (tears and episiotomy)

  • Caring for incision (if mom had a c-section)

  • Incontinence (peeing or pooing when you don't mean too)

  • Pelvic floor physiotherapy 

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