Maternal Instincts Ottawa

*NEW YEARS POST* in-ten-tion-al (adjective): done on purpose; deliberate. As a doula this word really resonates with me and my practice, it guides every aspect of my work. Parents come to me during the most intimate and vulnerable period of their lives looking for guidance and emotional support while navigating through pregnancy to parenthood. ... As a doula, intentionality guides my conversations and interactions through this we are able to build a trusting relationship and helps parents uphold their vision for their birth and parenthood journey. As we enter into 2021, I encourage you to be more intentional in your day-to-day life. As a parent, it might carving out a time each day to bond with your belly or baby. As a doula, it might be developing a daily ritual that allows you pour back into yourself. For me it is taking a pause every morning while drinking my coffee to examine the day ahead before I go out into the world. Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Love Jessica. #doula #birthdoula #pregnacy #pregnant #parenthood #parenting #parents #expectingparents

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Regular Infant massage improves sleep , increased flexibility, and regulates behavioural states. It reduces stress, levels of stress hormones, and hypersensitivity. Massaging your baby creates higher levels of anti-stress hormones and promotes an improved ability to self-calm. It teaches your Infant to relax in the face of stress. . . . .... . #relaxation #sleep #flexibiility #selfcalm #selfcalming #reducestress #reducesstresshormones #stresshormones #hypersensitivity #infantmassage #infantmassageclass #infantmassageinstructor #babymassage #babymassageclass #babymassageinstructor #parentchildbond #parentchildclass #parenting #parenthood #ottawa #ottawaparents #ottawamoms #ottawadads See more

Infant massage aids in the development of your baby’s circulatory, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. It aids in sensory integration, helping your baby learn how their body feels and what it’s limits are. Massaging your baby helps make connections between neurons in the brain, which helps develop baby’s nervous system. It also aids the generation of muscular development and tone, and contributes to baby’s mind/body awareness. . . . .... . #sensoryintegration #brainbodyconnection #circulatorysystem #nervoussystem #gastrointestinal #bodyawareness #mindbody #muscledevelopment #infantmassage #infantmassageclasses #infantmassageinstructor #babymassage #babymassageclass #babymassageinstructor #parenting #parentingottawa #ottawaparents #ottawamoms #ottawadads #babyandme #parentchild See more

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Massaging your baby promotes bonding, secure attachment, and both verbal and nonverbal communication between baby and parent. When your baby receives undivided attention from you they feel loved and respected . . . . .... . #attachment #parentchildbonding #parentchildbond #secureattachment #loved #respect #parentchildcommunication #parenting #ottawaparents #ottawamoms #ottawadads #infantmassagebenefits #infantmassage #infantmassageclasses #babymassagebenefits #babymassage #babymassageclass See more

What is your favourite way to bond with your baby? Let us know down below. . . . .... . #parentchildbonding #parentchildinteraction #secureattachment #parentchildcommunication #loved #respect #infantmassage #infantmassageclasses #babymassage #babymassageclass #parenting #ottawaparents #ottawamoms #ottawadads See more

So you’re interested in registering for Infant Massage but you don’t know what to expect .All classes include a plant based oil (coconut , olive, or grapeseed oil - varies from class to class), mats and weekly parent handouts.Each class begins with an icebreaker activity, followed by some information about the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) and theory points, then we dive into learning the strokes, and we end the class with a group discussion....Week 1 - Strokes: Legs& Feet . Theory Points: Oils, History/Background of IAIM, Best Conditions for Massage & Behavioral States.Week 2 - Strokes: Tummy, Relief of Colic and Gas . Theory Points: Infants Cues & Crying .Week 3 - Strokes: Chest & Arm. Theory Points: Benefits of Infant Massage & Newborn Reflexes During Massage.Week 4 - Strokes: Face & Back. Theory Point: Adaptation for the Growing Child. Week 5 - Strokes: Gentle Movements. Theory Point: Decided by the Group.Classes are being held @wildchild.coffeeproject starting Saturday, March 28, 2020! Register by emailing [email protected]. See more

Classes start soon register today! Infant Massage workshops offered by Maternal Instincts Ottawa are intended to increase confidence, equip parents with new knowledge on how to help their babies, and create opportunities for bonding . This is a 5-week series where parents or caregivers work directly with their infants to learn and practice various massage techniques. Each class is 90-minutes which allows for enough time for learning, practice, and conversation. The curriculum you will be taught has been developed by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) that is based on a combination of Swedish Massage and Indian Massage techniques, simple yoga and basic reflexology. #infantmassage #ottawa #ottawaparents #iaim

Having a baby can be very overwhelming, but with the right support and information, it can a positive, empowering experience. This is what I aim to provide parents-to-be through my work as a doula. #ottawadoula #donadoula #birthdoula #ottawa

My name is Jessica Johnson and I am a DONA trained Birth Doula serving families in the Ottawa region. When I am not doulaing, you can find me teaching prenatal classes or instructing parents in Infant Massage. How you experience giving birth matters! I believe you should feel empowered. You should feel heard . You should have choices and your choices should be respected. As your doula, I will help you navigate your pregnancy by providing individualized support and c...hildbirth education for your unique birth experience. During labour and delivery, I will advocate for your birth preferences, provide physical comfort measures and emotional support, and I work with your partner to increase their confidence and decrease fear to create a more satisfying birth experience. I will provide support for you and your family in the immediate postpartum period. Whether you are just beginning on your childbirth journey, already pregnant and waiting to give birth or just need extra support during your postpartum period , I am available to you! #birthdoula #pregnancy #donainternational #lamazechildbirtheducator #prenatalclasses #infantmassageinstructor #infantmassageclasses #ottawadoula #ottawa #infantmassage

With the unwavering support of her mother, sisters and midwives this mama gave birth to a healthy baby girl this morning. I am grateful to have been apart of her pregnancy journey . #ottawadoula #birthdoula #DONADoula #itsagirl #naturalbirth #comfortmeasure #doublehipsqueeze