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The BabyMoon: Going Back To Basics
Chantal Kozar Chantal Kozar

The BabyMoon: Going Back To Basics

We spend so much time preparing for the birth, preparing the baby room, preparing meals, getting all the baby gear etc. but the babymoon is where we get to integrate, to enjoy, to relish in this new experience. It’s going back to basics, simplifying, just being.

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Resources We Love

 

  • Birth Preparation Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUcVmA33c9k

    Doulas & Kelowna Doula Association: https://www.kelownadoulas.com/meet-our-doulas

    Ideas for Preparing your Body For Birth

    https://www.pomegranate-midwives.com/resources/third-trimester/ripe-ready-part-ii/

  • Dr. Jack Newman: International Breastfeeding Centre: https://ibconline.ca/

    Kelly Mom Online Support: https://kellymom.com/

    La Leche League: https://www.llli.org/

    Mastitis: https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/

    Natural Breastfeeding Positions: https://www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/

    Tadem Breastfeeding: https://www.laleche.org.uk/tandem-nursing/#:~:text=Nursing%20a%20new%20baby%20while,to%20feed%20your%20older%20child.

  • Interior Health Breastfeeding Centre:

    By Appointment only

    Rutland Health Centre

    155 Gray Road

    (250) 868-7730

    A Public Health Nurse is available to speak with you 7 days a week 8:30-4:30.

    La Leche League Kelowna

    See their facebook page for free virtual meeting times.

    www.facebook.com/groups/1490382111174553

    Sarah Devine, RN, IBCLC

    (604) 240-4204

    www.facebook.com/MILCOkanagan/?ref=page_internal

    International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse providing evidence-based information and personalized support on infant feeding practices

  • Free counselling services through interior health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/services/perinatal-counselling-services

    Matrescence/transition to motherhood:

    TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en

    https://www.alexandrasacksmd.com/

  • Baby Massage:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOx14qaAglE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7icSeBifKk

  • Baby Massage:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOx14qaAglE

    Positive Parenting:

    https://positivepsychology.com/positive-parenting/

    https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/positive-parenting-techniques

  • Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7icSeBifKk

    https://www.karephysio.com/services/women-health/

    Pelvic Floor Home Study Course

    https://www.mommyberries.com/pages/pregnant-or-postpartum

    Pelvic Floor Restorative Exercise

    https://heatherbooi.com/restorative-exercise-functional-mobility

  • 2nd Trimester “To Do” List

    https://www.pomegranate-midwives.com/resources/second-trimester/ripe-ready-part-i/

    3rd Trimester “To Do” List

    https://www.pomegranate-midwives.com/resources/third-trimester/ripe-ready-part-ii/

    Group B Strep Prevention:

    https://www.placentanetwork.com/prevent-treat-strep-b-vaginal-infection-birth-naturally/

    Optimal Positioning/Spinning Babies: https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/daily-activities/

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  • Co-sleeping safely: https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/

    Newborn Sleep Cycles: askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/sleep-problems/8-infant-sleep-facts-every-parent-should-know/

    Holistic Sleep Support: https://www.heatherboyd.org/

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