SPECIALIZED SESSIONS
Signature Techniques to Prepare for Easy Birthing
Special series of movements introduces after 37 weeks pregnancy to optimally prepare the body for the birthing process. Scientifically researched techniques that can shorten the length of the birthing process. Session involves partner or birth attendant.
2 hours $180.
Special series of movements introduces after 37 weeks pregnancy to optimally prepare the body for the birthing process. Scientifically researched techniques that can shorten the length of the birthing process. Session involves partner or birth attendant.
2 hours $180.
Fertility Enhancing Massage
A series of treatments to assist you in the best way to optimize your body for pregnancy.
A series of treatments to assist you in the best way to optimize your body for pregnancy.
Pelvic Floor Workshop for Women
Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or experiencing a weakness in the pelvic floor at any stage in life this workshop is for you. For all women from teens to elder years.
Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or experiencing a weakness in the pelvic floor at any stage in life this workshop is for you. For all women from teens to elder years.
Pregnancy Massage / Postnatal Massage
Specialized treatment from an expert in the field of pregnancy and postnatal massage.
Specialized treatment from an expert in the field of pregnancy and postnatal massage.
Pregnancy Yoga
Gentle, community building classes to enhance a positive pregnancy and birth preparation.
Gentle, community building classes to enhance a positive pregnancy and birth preparation.
Postnatal Yoga / Mum and Bubs class (6-8 weeks after the birth)
A gentle class for mums to help recovery from the childbearing year, re-establish a yoga practice, or establish core strengthening including the pelvic floor, and postural habits. Infant massage techniques for the babies.
A gentle class for mums to help recovery from the childbearing year, re-establish a yoga practice, or establish core strengthening including the pelvic floor, and postural habits. Infant massage techniques for the babies.
TESTIMONIAL (Postnatal): “I recently had a terrible milk supply, so bad that my 10hr night sleeper stopped sleeping through…I wasn’t sure what to do, nothing seemed to help increase it, more water, fenugreek, pumping, etc. A friend recommended that I get in touch with Marina, she has worked wonders, I’ve gone from not even being able to pump to it literally dripping come 8pm at night, this does not happen in my world! I’m absolutely stoked (as is wee Bronte) that she could help, formula isn’t an option at this point for us. I was at a loss as to what to do but all she did was a quick massage on my back, I swear those hands are magic! Anyway the moral of my story is there is always an alternative. “ Aimee N.
Historical, Sociological, Anthropological Perspectives on Birth and Support During the Birthing Process
My friend and former co-teacher for Mother and Baby Wellness, Maryanne Zuzak shared these insights...
Here is a basic overview that deals with these historical/sociological/ anthropological issues:
Childbirth is a uniquely FEMALE experience that is universal. Women in nations worldwide, regardless of cultural or religious background, experience childbirth. While many cultures may add rituals to the experience, which can sometimes add lot of meaning, interest, and spiritual significance to some, generally, the basis of childbirth, the contraction of the uterus, the expelling of a baby through the birth canal, or birth by c-section, will occur the same for all women, so it is something that joins women world wide, regardless of colour, race, religion or cultural background. Up until about 100-200 years ago, historical and anthropological evidence through illustrations, be they on cave walls or in books, sculptures, carvings, pottery, wall hangings or historical writings tell us 3 very distinct features about childbirth:
1. Women primarily birthed in upright positions.
-there was a variety of methods used to be upright either by self strength, or supported by something, or someone.
2. Women attended women.
-women eagerly supported one another through the birth process, often travelling long distances and staying for days or weeks to aid their birthing relatives or friends.
-Midwifery was a common word in birthing communities.
-Midwives were respected and valued.
-Daughters or the younger women in the community were often involved in the births and the process was familiar to them when it their turn to give birth.
-Until about 100-150 years ago, in most cultures, it was considered not appropriate for a male to be involved.
3. Birth took place at home.
Childbirth is a uniquely FEMALE experience that is universal. Women in nations worldwide, regardless of cultural or religious background, experience childbirth. While many cultures may add rituals to the experience, which can sometimes add lot of meaning, interest, and spiritual significance to some, generally, the basis of childbirth, the contraction of the uterus, the expelling of a baby through the birth canal, or birth by c-section, will occur the same for all women, so it is something that joins women world wide, regardless of colour, race, religion or cultural background. Up until about 100-200 years ago, historical and anthropological evidence through illustrations, be they on cave walls or in books, sculptures, carvings, pottery, wall hangings or historical writings tell us 3 very distinct features about childbirth:
1. Women primarily birthed in upright positions.
-there was a variety of methods used to be upright either by self strength, or supported by something, or someone.
2. Women attended women.
-women eagerly supported one another through the birth process, often travelling long distances and staying for days or weeks to aid their birthing relatives or friends.
-Midwifery was a common word in birthing communities.
-Midwives were respected and valued.
-Daughters or the younger women in the community were often involved in the births and the process was familiar to them when it their turn to give birth.
-Until about 100-150 years ago, in most cultures, it was considered not appropriate for a male to be involved.
3. Birth took place at home.
"If we hope to create a non-violent world where respect and kindness replace fear and hatred, we must begin with how we treat each other at the beginning of life. For that is where our deepest patterns are set. From these roots grow fear and alienation, or love and trust." -Quote from Suzanne Arms
"Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the
first kiss of the sun but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and
forcing them to blossom to your time line."
Gloria Lemay, birth educator, Doula
first kiss of the sun but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and
forcing them to blossom to your time line."
Gloria Lemay, birth educator, Doula
