Gentle Beginnings Birth and Infant Sleep Support
1552-109 avenue V1G 2V2 Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

Join our breastfeeding class, March 31st, 6:00-8:00 In this class some topics we discuss are: Colostrum harvesting ... Skin to skin/the golden hour How lactation works-The breast, brain, baby connection Colostrum, transitional milk and mature milk Positions for effective feeding Milk transfer-how to recognize and adjust Normal stimulating behaviours Recognizing a full baby FIL-Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation How to latch a baby-pain free Milk Supply Avoiding common problems Cluster feeding Soothing techniques for fussy times Oral restrictions Supplementation What to expect from the first breastfeed - 6 weeks Gain confidence when bringing the baby to the breast Answer you questions and more This class is designed by a breastfeeding educator with 13 years of experience, for parents to learn more about breastfeeding while pregnant to feel more prepared and confident when bringing the baby to the breast for the first time and during the weeks that follow. This class is a great addition to our prenatal class. -The registration fee is on a sliding scale between $40.00 (minimum) - $60.00 *pay what you can budget* -Zoom invite will be sent out the day prior to the class, March 30th -A package of supplies we will use in the class will be delivered to your doorstep on March 30th or 31st If you live in Dawson creek. If you live out of town or in another town other arrangements will be made. To register please complete the following form and send the registration fee of $40 (minimum) -$60 to [email protected] (password: support) once we receive both the form and the registration fee you will be registered. https://forms.gle/MQopvHWQRvdEUnEm9

CRANIAL SUTURES ~~ The bones of the fetal head are soft and flexible with spaces between the plates called Cranial Sutures. Beautifully designed by Nature, the... spaces between these bones allow them to move closer together and can also overlap to help your baby’s head mould and fit through your pelvis. So when you hear ‘baby’s got a big head’ as you approach your due date remember this .... your baby’s head is not a solid grapefruit, it’s more like a moldable egg. xP ~~~~~~~ also more interesting info via @the_modern_midwife below H O W clever are our bodies and our babies? Did you know that your baby’s head changes shape to fit through your pelvis? It’s such a clever dance that happens between mum and baby during birth. We are born with around 300 bones and over time these fuse so we have 206 by the time we reach adulthood. During labour it’s good to try and remain mobile, even if you have an epidural you don’t have to stay in the same position. For example you can lay on your side or you can ask for the bed to be manoeuvred to support you to be more upright. Mamas your bodies are amazing and so are your babies. You got this! photo x @jessica_vi_photography Via @umamother

Your voice matters and needs to be heard

Breastfeeding support and Bravado bras in FSJ on December 14th at StillPoint Integrative Holistic Medicine If you would like breastfeeding support please complete this form and we will contact you for a visit time https://docs.google.com//1EN3GYzgLftllt5dDBmZzo2l6PSB/edit

Love made visible! Each little flag has the name and weight of every little baby born into care for this year up to the end of November! Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude! Thank you for choosing our clinic to be part of your family’s journey in 2020!

Anyone expecting??