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Birth at the Movies!
I have been absolutely terrible about posting lately – things have been super busy with lots of births, teaching, speaking engagements, event planning and Community Animation at the Centre for Social...
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Big News!
I am very pleased and excited to announce that, just today, I was offered a job as a prenatal instructor at Women’s College Hospital here in Toronto! I’ll be teaching an evening class, weekly, likely...
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Prenatal Classes at Women’s College Hospital
As many of you are already aware, I was recently hired to teach prenatal education classes at Women’s College Hospital here in Toronto. I’m very excited about this opportunity as I hope that it will...
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A New Tool
I recently acquired an Obi-TENS unit to use with my clients. Many women swear by these devices as an alternative to pain medications and I am really excited to begin using it in my practice! They are...
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Two Prenatal Series Options!
I will have two new prenatal education series’ starting in the new year for those expecting a baby between late February and early April, 2013. Classes at the Centre for Social Innovation (Annex) will...
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Prenatal Classes at CSI Annex – Spaces Left!
I still have room left in the prenatal series beginning on Tuesday, January 8th at CSI Annex (720 Bathurst St.). This is a six-week course, running from 6:30-9pm Tuesday evenings. Register now!...
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Education is key! Next prenatal course begins March 5th.
I have another upcoming prenatal series starting at the Centre for Social Innovation, in the Annex, on March 5th. This course will run Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm for six weeks. If you are...
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How to pay for your doula
A few years ago I began the process of cleaning up my diet and lifestyle. I started buying organic produce and sustainably caught fish, I started making my own deodorant, lip balm and cleaning...
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Weekend Prenatal Classes!
Too busy to attend a six-week prenatal series? Then you’re in luck! Due to popular demand I am now offering weekend prenatal courses at CSI Annex (720 Bathurst St.). Email me now to register! The...
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Late Spring Prenatal Classes
There are spaces available for my May/June Prenatal Class at the Centre for Social Innovation. This is a six week course designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your...
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Freeing the Voice – A Workshop for Doulas
Aviva Chernick leads a Freeing the Voice workshop If you are a doula in Toronto or the surrounding area, you are invited to attend a wonderful workshop with Aviva Chernick on June 2nd, 2013. It will be...
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REMINDER: BirthFire is this Friday!
Don’t forget that BirthFire – originally scheduled for May 10th, but postponed due to rain – is this Friday, June 14th at 7pm in Dufferin Grove Park. We’ll be at the main campfire site (the one...
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Plan Schman?
I recently came across a blog post on the subject of birth plans and whether it’s worth writing them. (Full disclosure: I now can’t find the original post, or I would link to it here…). As a doula, I...
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Exercise in Pregnancy Part One: It Does Your (and Your Baby’s) Body Good!
As a fun addition to my doula and childbirth education work, I have recently been training to become a pregnancy fitness educator. Pretty soon I’m going to start offering classes for moms who want to...
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Exercise in Pregnancy Part Two: Body Trust
Last month I posted about the many physiological benefits for moms and babies that can be reaped by exercising during pregnancy. As promised, this post is a (somewhat delayed!) follow-up to that one,...
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To YOUR Health
I am excited to announce that beginning next week I will be hosting a half-hour radio show on the subject of health and self-advocacy on Northumberland 89.7 Small Town Radio! To YOUR Health will air...
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A new home…
I am thrilled to announce that as of yesterday, my doula and childbirth education practice has found a new home in Cobourg. I couldn’t be happier to have joined the team at House of Wellness!...
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Prenatal Education in Cobourg!
photo credit: Zixii via photopin cc I am excited to announce an early spring weekend prenatal course at House of Wellness in Cobourg! This is a two-day intensive course designed to help you feel...
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But, WHY not? Dietary Restrictions During Pregnancy. Part One: Contamination
photo credit: Dan Zen via photopin cc As most of us are all too aware, pregnancy brings with it some pretty big lifestyle changes, especially in the realm of food and drink. Women are told to cut out...
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But, WHY not? Dietary Restrictions in Pregnancy. Part Two: Foods That May...
photo credit: jessica_wimer via photopin cc Finally! Here I am, ready with the long-awaited part two of my post on dietary restrictions in pregnancy. As discussed last time, it can be frustrating to...
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