Halifax Pregnancy & Postpartum Resources

Prenatal Classes, Mom & Baby Programs, Infant Massage & more

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Prenatal Education Classes

These evidence-based classes cover a lot of ground, including but not limited to: prepping the body for birth, how to know when labour has begun, medical and non-medical pain management, the body’s process during labour, induction and interventions, debunking cultural myths about childbirth, taking care of yourselves after birth, as well as newborn feeding, sleeping, bathing and more.

Dates: Wednesdays May 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (June 5th as a rescheduled date if a session cannot be fulfilled due to a birth!)

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: 397 Bedford Highway

Host: Liz Burns, Certified Prenatal Educator, Birth Coach & Parenting Support Doula

Cost: 210+hst 

Email Liz to register: liz@driftwooddoula.com

 

Mom & baby meet up: On the Mat

A six week program for moms with babies ages 0-6 months. Each week will have either a guest who is a local perinatal specialist or a special activity planned. The same parents will be in the group for the series to foster a sense of community.

Dates: May-June 2024

Location: 397 Bedford Highway

Host: Sara Naughton, RMT & guests

Cost: 100+hst

Coming soon!

Local perinatal experts I recommend:

Birth Baby Sleep is a hub of education and support services to help you through your pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Our current list of offerings include:

  • Prenatal classes (in-person or virtual)
  • Bringing Up Baby podcast
  • Membership community
  • Sleep Consulting (newborn through to age five)
  • Car seat installation and safety checks

To find out more about who we are and what we do, head over to birthbabysleep.ca.

Liz (she/her) is a mother, writer and doula. With a background in psychology and previous work in addictions, HR, and mindfulness, she has a unique toolkit for prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care. She is fascinated by each unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and by the cultural pressures put on new parents during these times.

She loves to cultivate deep awareness and understanding of each unique parenthood journey, and is passionate about supporting people in understanding and writing their birth stories. An attentive listener, insightful thinker, and warm hugger, Liz adores the profound connections she gains with families.

Email: liz@driftwooddoula.com

Phone: 902.800.1444

Website: driftwooddoula.com

This program is for mothers interested in the embodiment of awakened, conscious, heart centered parenting. For those wanting to move from states of fear, scarcity, and lack to states of ease, confidence, and abundance in motherhood. Sessions are individually curated and incorporate aspects of mindfulness, reflection practices, music, sound, and breath work according to the interest of the participant.
Program Highlights
  • Financial Accessibility: For residents of Nova Scotia you are able to use your health insurance coverage for sessions as Mackenzie is a Registered Counselling Therapist. An invitation to connect with us if you're looking for sliding scale rate options.
  • Physical Accessibility:
    • Online in the comfort of your home.
    • Mobile with us travelling to you.
    • In Person at community facility
  • Inclusion: We hold space for all gender diverse persxns, therefore welcome all who identify as mothers.

Website: findyourvoicemusictherapy.com/prenatal-music-therapy-and-mindfulness/