Mother Nurture Massage & Doula Services, 1013-2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB (2021)

09/14/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination While Pregnant Information | Alberta Health Services

Information for public and health providers about available COVID-19 resources.

09/14/2021

You asked for it!
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The next round of Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes is coming!
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Join me for a 4 week series where you will learn

✴️ Anatomy & Physiology and how it applies to birth
✴️ Variations of normal birth; Medications, Interventions & Cesarean Birth
✴️ Comfort Measures, Birth & Labour Positions & Birth Plan
✴️ Fourth Trimester, Infant Feeding and Postpartum Planning.

Knowing your options makes for a better birth experience! This class is suitable for expecting people 28 weeks or later & is ideally completed by 37 weeks.

Classes are held at Dwell Urban Venue and all Covid Protocols will be maintained with masking and physical distancing in place.

Space is limited!
DM to register

#lamaze #childbirtheduaction #prenatalclass #beprepared #themoreyouknow #empoweredbirth #normalbirth #birthwithoutfear #knowledgeispower #birth #homebirth #hospitalbirth #induction #medicatedbirth #epidurals #cesareanbirth #yql #yqlmoms #yqldoula #yqlchildbirtheducator #yqlprenatalclass #yqllocal #yqlsmallbusiness #yqlevents

09/13/2021

I’ve been hearing this song in my head lately when expecting folks tell me about the limitations they have been experiencing. Do you know it? Money City Maniacs by Sloan
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I’m going to guess that when you went to your family physician to confirm your pregnancy, they didn’t tell you that you could only sleep on your left side, or to stop eating California Rolls.
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They probably didn’t tell you to stop having hot showers or baths or to stop having s*x.
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But somehow, these old wives tales have a strange way of dictating our pregnancy. Should you be careful? Sure. But for the love of god, get some sleep! (spoiler alert-you don’t need to sleep on your left side and you certainly don’t need to spend money on a contraption that will “optimize blood flow to your baby”!) get yourself some big pillows, you’ll be fine.
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But bring that idea to labour. What FEELS good? It can take some advocating with your provider, but no-you don’t have to birth on your back. Movement is so, so important for labour I can’t figure out how being in one position for severe hours pushing makes any sense.
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If it feels good, do it. If you are concerned-reach out to your care provider, never Google and probably not your Aunt Sally.
#ifitfeelsgooddoit
#howdoesitfeel
#pregnancy
#youruntheshow
#expecting
#birth
#normalbirth
#yql
#yqldoula
#yqlchildbirtheducator
#yqlmoms
#albertamoms
#themoreyouknow

09/10/2021

“We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, an act of kindness.”
-Mary Davis-
#newborn #newlife #pureheart #healtheworld #compassion #love #kindness #yql #alberta #weekend #friday #bekind #everyoneisfightingtheirownbattle #support #hereforyou

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/pregnant-covid-eliana-castillo-icu-1.6170575?fbclid=IwAR2Uc-EHzXbW-RjM7Mn96DwBN9W...

09/10/2021

Spike of unvaccinated pregnant women in COVID-19 ICUs concerning, says Calgary doctor | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/pregnant-covid-eliana-castillo-icu-1.6170575?fbclid=IwAR2Uc-EHzXbW-RjM7Mn96DwBN9WCaFYPhr9oYHpCNt7P7zju59h-aDsqe18

An unvaccinated pregnant Alberta woman died from a COVID-related infection following admission into intensive care units, sources familiar with the death say.

09/09/2021

Just a little FYI
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Pricing increases on the horizon. If you’d like to secure Doula Services for 2022 with current pricing, DM me for a consult!
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Thank you for your continued loyalty and support!
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#changes #updates
#newbeginnings #newspace #expanding #gratitude #thankful #yql #yqlmassage #yqldoula #donadoula

This is an American article, but it shares some good tips about keeping your newborn safe from Covid-19. If you have any...

09/09/2021

Babies, The Delta Variant And COVID: What Parents Need To Know

This is an American article, but it shares some good tips about keeping your newborn safe from Covid-19.
If you have any hesitations about receiving the Covid vaccine, or lease reach out to your care provider (GP, Midwife or OB)

The rate of new cases of COVID-19 among babies and children under 4-years-old in the U.S. recently surpassed the rate of new cases among adults older than 65. Here's how to protect a newborn.

09/08/2021

“I’m just going to go with the flow”
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I’ve been hearing this a lot lately, when it comes to birth and birth preparation. Folks making the assumption that when they arrive at the hospital things will go “lickety-split” and their baby will be born.
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Going with the flow is actually pretty important. Not having a specific idea of what birth will look like or having solid expectations.
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But you are 100% ALLOWED to have preferences. And I 100% guarantee that you want to know about every single possibility before it comes to you and you’ve never heard of it.
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Taking a childbirth education class means that you have conversations with care providers before your birth so you fully understand possibilities ahead of time.
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It means that you and your partner have had conversations knowing what you are and are not comfortable with (extra staff in the room, perhaps)
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A healthy mom and healthy baby is the expecting and hope for everyone, but that’s the most basic care they can give. Being prepared will help you feel empowered with your birth, no matter the outcome.
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#gowiththeflow
#birthpreparation
#prenatalclasses

09/06/2021

You are a masterpiece
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Happy Labour Day, my friends
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#labourday
#longweekend
#youareamasterpiece

09/04/2021

What is the narrative you were taught about birth? What is it that you’ve been taught as you’ve listened to birth stories over the years?
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Is it,

🌟The worst pain in the world
🌟The most empowering experience
🌟A woman screaming at her partner “you did this to me!”
🌟The images you see in film & TV
🌟A terrifying thought
🌟Something that people accomplish every day

It’s easy, to form an opinion or idea about an experience when we hear from others. Sometimes, their experiences can even dictate the trajectory of our own experience if we aren’t careful.
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Sharing stories is how we learn, but when it comes to birth we must be careful allowing someone else’s birth to influence our own experience.
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It’s normal to be alarmed when you hear of a birth that didn’t go well, but your birth is your own.
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Learn about your options. Talk with your care provider about your expectations. And never allow someone else’s story become your own.
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#birth #birthstories #birthnarritive
#themoreyouknow #birthmatters #yourbirthisyourown #yourstory
#yql #yqlmoms #yqldoula #donadoula

09/03/2021

For at least five years, I’ve thought about the people who see me. I’ve thought about the things you’ve shared about the challenges in finding support you need. I’ve carried it all, hoping to find a better way.
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How is it, with a city the size of Lethbridge, with its young population no one has created this space yet?
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A space to support families in true stages of family planning support they need?
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A space for both parents to feel welcome and supported in a judgement free space.
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Somewhere they could find treatments to support the discomforts that come with the stress of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum and just life?
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I’m here for this. But I’ve always just been one. One person with two hands. One RMT. One Birth doula. One Childbirth Educator.
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I’m happy to share that I have found some really beautiful humans to support you. I can’t wait to tell you about them.
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What support could you use in these stages of life? What about your partner? How could they be better supported?
#support #hereforyou #newtoyql #yql #community #birthsupport #familysupport #supportivetherapies #heretohelp #yql #yqlsmallbusiness #yqlmoms #yqldads #yqlbusiness #yqlrmt #yqlmassage #yqldoula #donadoula #yqlchildbirtheducator #lamaze

09/02/2021

Well, September 1 came and went and here we are.
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I wanted to share a little bit about what’s next.
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This intersection. Likely, some of you have come through this intersection on your journey to becoming a parent.
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I’m happy to tell you that if you are a client of mine, you’ll be here a lot!
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For 5 years, I’ve thought about the space and hoped I could find my way there, and in a few short weeks Mother Nurture Massage & Doula Services will find it’s new home here.
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It’s all about location, and this one is perfect I think.
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What else do you want to hear about before I move?
#newdigs
#onwardandupwards
#newbeginnings

08/31/2021

A late in the day Testimonial from a lovely family who had private prenatal classes.
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I’m so grateful to share my knowledge with expecting families.
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#testimonialtuesday
#lovenotes
#labouroflove

08/30/2021

“This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen.”
-Gabriel Garcia Marquez-
#monday
#somethinggood
#newbeginnings

08/29/2021

Just a reminder as new transitions are upon us, everything is temporary.
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Take a deep breath, this too shall pass.
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#transitions
#everythingistemporary
#seasons

08/28/2021

It was moving out day today!
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I can’t believe how quickly you can empty a room.
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Even though I am not massaging in September, I [email protected] a prenatal class here as well as in Claresholm!
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But stay tuned to see what else is happening!
#saturday
#movingday
#newbeginnings

08/27/2021

Today is my LAST DAY at The Medicine Tree.
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I can’t believe how quickly it’s all come. I am so thankful to have spent the last year with this incredible group of health care professionals.
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So, I’m sure you’re wondering what’s next for me? Why the closure for a month??
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I am so excited to share with you that after 16 years as a solo practitioner, Mother Nurture Massage & Doula Services is EXPANDING!
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My heart couldn’t be more full at what’s to come. I hope you’ll stay tuned to hear more. But rest assured, it’s a short break but I’ll be back in October!
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#whatsnext
#announcement
#comingsoon