Birth Basics 101: Everything You Need to Know for Labour, Birth, and Postpartum Experience 

Join us at Bright Health Co. for a three-hour hands-on workshop that will teach you the essentials needed in preparation for your labour, birth, and postpartum experience, led by Bright’s pelvic floor physiotherapist, Grecia Alaniz, and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Domenique Barbaro.

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn what to expect during labour and childbirth, supportive options for pain management and induction, and advice on how to prepare for the postpartum period including lactation. With your birthing partner, you will have the opportunity to practice hands-on pain management strategies, optimal labouring positions, and pushing techniques.

*This workshop is ideal for those that will be between 30-36 weeks pregnant at the time of the workshop*

During the workshop, participants will:

  • Learn what to expect during labour and childbirth

  • Understand the conventional and alternative options for pain relief and induction 

  • Practice hands-on techniques such as acupressure points for pain relief and several different labour and pushing positions 

  • Obtain guidance on nutrition and supplementation for postpartum and breast/chest feeding

  • Learn optimal bowel, bladder, and movement strategies for postpartum recovery

Included in workshop resources:

  • Discount codes 

  • Summary sheets of content discussed

  • Questions to ask maternity care providers 

  • Bump to baby/birth bag checklists

  • Birth preferences intake form (will be sent to each couple to complete before the session)

When: Saturday, June 7 from 11 am - 2 pm (3 hours)

Where: in-person at Bright Health Co.

Cost: $135 per couple (limited space available)

Register here.

ABOUT Grecia AlaniZ

Grecia is a skilled physiotherapist with more than 7 years of clinical experience in pelvic health. Her passion lies in supporting pregnant and postpartum parents by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate their pregnancy, birth experience, and postpartum recovery.

ABOUT Dr. Domenique Barbaro

Domenique blends her passion and knowledge for women’s health as a naturopath and birth doula from menstrual regulation to reproductive and hormonal health, and especially, as it relates to pregnancy, labour and postpartum health.