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Holistic Childbearing Workshop

January 2nd, 2010 —

Holistic Childbearing Workshop

Are you pregnant? Planning to conceive or adopt? Are you looking for knowledge, support, and new perspectives on labour and parenting?

Join a panel of mothers and health care professionals for a three-part workshop series on preparing the body, mind, and spirit for pregnancy, labour and the post-partum period. Learn how to avoid toxin exposure to you child, decrease medical interventions during labour, heighten you babys cognitive and immune capacity, prevent disease long-term in mom and babe, enhance bonding between parents and child, and simplify eco-friendly care during the post-partum period.

Jump start your childs health with a strong beginning!

This workshop involves some hands on training in yoga and massage. Bring a partner for no additional cost. This can include your husband, wife, friend, or parent!

January 26th, 2010: Pre-Conception
February 9th, 2010: Pregnancy
February 23rd, 2010: Parenthood

Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, 3514 Joseph Howe Drive
Tuesdays 6 PM to 8 PM
$70 (or $25 per class)
Pre-Registration Required. Space is Limited! Call 902-425-4848.
Price is for singles (partner is free)
Option available to add private couples OR infant massage training class

Sherisse OLeary, Mother and Naturopathic Doctor
Judith Forget, Mother and Registered Massage Therapist
Robyn Berman, Mother and Certified Doula
Jolene dEntremont, Mother and Certified Yoga Instructor
April MacKinnon, Mother and Owner, Nurtured and Annointment Natural Skin Care


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