WORKSHOP SERIES

Body Prep

Preparing for the best birth possible

WORKSHOP SERIES

Body Prep

Preparing for best birth possible

A Hands-On Workshop Series

Prepare for the Best Birth Possible.

This small-group interactive workshop is intended to help prepare you physically for the best birth possible, with direction from a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.

You will be equipped with exercises, strategies, and foundational concepts to help prepare you for labour and delivery.

This 3-session workshop series is the perfect opportunity to interact with other moms-to-be. Get your burning questions answered by a trained pelvic floor physiotherapist!

In Partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital

Three 1-Hour Sessions

Three consecutive weeks on Tuesday @ 7:30pm. Join us virtually for now. We’ll host physically at Markham Stouffville Hospital soon!

Physically Prepare your Body for Birth

Learn exercises to develop the strength you’ll need. Techniques to relax. Everything to help with the Big Day!

Practitioner Led

Body Prep is run by a licensed Physiotherapist focused in prenatal, postnatal and pelvic health physiotherapy

“We are educated on how to care for our babies, but not educated on how to care for our bodies”

Week 1: Pelvic Floor Foundations

  • Understand the pelvic floor & the role it plays on your body.
  • Develop strategies to navigate more efficiently with your new body.
  • Learn the top exercises to help combat pain!

Week 2 - Prep for Labour, Prep to Push

  • Training your brain for the big day
  • How to reduce vaginal tearing with perineal massage
  • Upright positions for labour
  • Strategies for pushing during labour

Week 3: Strengthening & Postpartum Healing

  • Diastasis Recti: what to do about the dreaded “Mummy Tummy”
  • Belly Bands 101
  • Strengthening for Motherhood
  • Strategies for early postpartum healing