Kindred Hearts YYC

You were carried for only a moment but will be loved for my lifetime. 1 in 4, those are the statistics on miscarriage. 1 in 4 women will loose a pregnancy. Seems like such a simple statement. Like it is so common that it shouldn’t be such a big deal. And yet, here I sit imagining what that little 9 year old might have been doing today. Imagining all the possibilities had I not miscarried. I don’t think about it all the time, I am a mom of three and that makes me pretty busy... but on October 23, I remember sitting in the emergency room waiting room on the anniversary of my own mothers passing head in my hands, trying to wish away the bleeding and heartache. To all the people who have felt that sadness, to those who have watched the screen and been told there is no heartbeat, you are not alone. 1 in 4, it’s okay to not be okay, it’s okay to let yourself feel the feels, you can be strong tomorrow. #kindredheartsyyc #pregnantmomma #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower #miscarriageawareness #pregnancylossawarenessmonth #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness

Even though every day may not be a gold star day, moms and dads everywhere are getting it done. Well done you. #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower

Really just to brighten up the feed. It has to come soon right? Why not take this snowy day and give me a shout. Leave a comment about what you are looking forward to most about spring. #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth

Even though we can’t join together for a classic prenatal, I can definitely help you ready yourself for your delivery. Drop me a line, let’s talk. Let me help you figure out your Braxton Hicks from your time to go contractions. You are definitely worth more than a roll of the dice. Check out the link in the bio or send me a DM. ... #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower

What are you going to do this weekend to increase the happy in your life? Let’s take a few days to just breath. Let’s refill our cups. Let’s listen to what our bodies need and let’s give it to them. Let’s turn off the news or at least turn it down. Let’s focus on our loved ones. Let’s enjoy. Let’s dream. Let me know what your go to is to amp up the happy. ... #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower #letsbreath #refillthecup

Here we go, you made it to 28 weeks. Congratulations! Your baby is now old enough to reliably kick you on a regular basis. The best way to tell how they are doing is by completing a daily kick count. Here is how to do it (choose a time to do this when your baby is normally active):... Empty your bladder and find a quiet place to relax. Maybe grab a little snack and a glass of water. Settle in for your count. Place your hands on your belly so that you can focus and start counting. The goal is 6 movements (kick, punch, stretch - just not a hiccup) in 2 hours. Once you get six individual movements you are done. Might only take 10 minutes depending on the baby. If after an hour you haven’t counted six movements, get up, get a snack, get that water if you didn’t already and sit back down again. Keep counting. If after 2 hours you still haven’t felt 6 movements, now is the time to present at the hospital for assessment. If you are under the care of a midwife, now is the time to give them a call/page and follow their directions. What happens at the hospital? The nurses will take you to a bed, take your vitals and attach you to a fetal heart rate monitor. They will listen to your baby and have you mark whenever you feel a movement. If all is well, they will send you home reassured after you get your movements. If there is something else going on, you will have done your job and brought your baby to the place and people who can help. Never feel bad for going in to be assessed if you didn’t get your movements in 2 hours. If you have any questions please send me a message, I would be happy to answer them. #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower

While it is heartbreaking to know that your pregnancy and your delivery as well possibly the first weeks of your baby’s life won’t be exactly what you thought. That doesn’t mean that they won’t all still be wonderful. A birth story can take many forms and 2020 will result in some very unique stories. We will have to figure out ways to support the new moms in our lives. To comfort the moms-to-be who worry about their deliveries. To make sure that no one is left to feel alone. Even when we can hold each other, we can find a way to be there. #childbirthclasses #pregnantyyc #prenatalclassesyyc #prenatalclasses #prenatal #togetherapart2020 #yycliving #pregnantmama #itwillbeokayoneday #kindredheartsyyc #birthingyyc

I don’t know about you, I loved being pregnant. I hated feeling as sick as I did, but I loved the feeling of a baby growing inside me. I would rock in a chair, rub my belly, sing a little, dream about all the potential of this little person that I had yet to meet. What about you? How did/do you choose to bond with your unborn baby? #childbirthclasses #yyc #kindredheartsyyc #pregnantyyc #pregnantmomma #babybumpbonding #prenatalclasses #yycliving #prenatal #babybonding

Did you know that you can read to your baby even before they are born? Babies love the sound of our voices and when they are born, their sense of hearing is fully developed. The more you read and speak to your baby, the more words they will hear and learn. Plus it is a wonderful bonding opportunity.

Excited to have this available to help meet your prenatal education needs.

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We all have a lot going on right now trying to keep ourselves safe. Online prenatal classes are a great way to bring back a little normal prior to your delivery. Drop me a line or click on the link in my bio to see if I can help meet your prenatal education needs. Delivery times are very flexible, evenings and weekends are available. #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect #knowledgeispower

To all the soon to be moms, the first time moms, the seasoned moms, the moms who grieve, the moms who dream, the tired moms, the well rested moms, the working moms, the stay at home moms, the moms trying to do it all, the moms who think they don’t do enough, the moms who just want a break, the moms just barely hanging on - I see you, Happy Mother’s Day. #kindredheartsyyc #prenatalclasses #pregnantmomma #babybumpyyc #childbirthclasses #expecting #calgarypregnancy #childbirth #growingababy #whattoexpect