Join us for this six-part series where we will focus on the domains of wellness for pregnancy and beyond with activities and topics that focus on your social, physical, environmental, intellectual, financial, spiritual, vocational and emotional well-being.
6 sessions:
Dates: Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29, August 5 and 12
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: Adults 18+ and youth ages 13-17 from CAF, Veteran and Defence Community Families, and Families of the Fallen who are pregnant or postpartum (up until baby’s 1st birthday)
If you are interested in attending or would like more details, please email intake@mfrcedmonton.com or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300.
July 8
Session 1: Build Your Village (Social)
Learn how to build a supportive social network for you and your baby. Participants will map their support network and create their own parent profile to help strengthen the parent-baby bond while making connections with others.
July 15
Session 2: Meditative Yoga (Physical)
A certified prenatal yoga instructor will lead us through a safe, supportive yoga session and body scan meditation. You will also take part in a discussion on body appreciation to help you learn how to embrace and show gratitude to your body after childbirth and beyond.
July 22
Session 3: Prepare for Childbirth (Environment/Intellectual)
Join us for a presentation led by a professional doula, who will guide us through childbirth preparation. Explore a variety of birthing options while learning how to set a supportive birth environment and navigate unexpected changes to your birth plan.
July 29
Session 4: Mindful Affirmations (Emotional Regulation and Appreciation)
For this session of the series, you will take time to pause, connect and celebrate your journey so far by writing a heartfelt letter to yourself that could be read at baby’s first birthday. As we explore being mindful and present in the moment, you will also create your very own affirmation box filled with hand-written notes to express gratitude, encourage self-care, build self-esteem, celebrate accomplishments, and promote kindness to oneself.
August 5
Session 5: Beads of Intention (Spiritual)
Take time to reconnect with your spiritual self by creating your own crystal bracelet and choosing individual stones that carry personal meaning, intention and energy. As you craft, relax into a calming sound bath of crystal bowls, chimes, and soft gongs to soothe your mind and deepen your connection to the intentions you set.
August 12
Session 6: Sensory Board DIY (Environmental and Intellectual)
Create and explore with a baby sensory board for your little one! Using a variety of materials, you will create a safe and engaging sensory board to help spark your baby’s curiosity, develop fine motor skills and encourage sensory exploration through different textures and colours.
*This support group aims to provide information and resources for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician, midwife, pediatrician or other qualified health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the health of your pregnancy or infant.
