Connect and share with other moms in a safe and nurturing space while building a supportive social network for you and your baby. Each session will focus on information, resources and advice that supports the health and wellness of both mom and baby as well as specific topics that affect mothers in the military community such as:
- Pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting
- Nutrition during pregnancy and breast feeding
- Healthy relationships between parents
- Post-partum mental health support
- Absence and relocation planning and community integration
- Information and referrals for community supports
Sessions run twice per month and participants can join at any time.
Daytime
Dates: June 4
10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: Adults 18+ and pregnant youth ages 13-17 from CAF, Veteran, and Defence Community Families, and Families of the Fallen
Session Details:
June 4: Shop and Swap - Come and trade your gently used maternity and baby clothing, toys and/or books at our Shop and Swap event! Donate items you no longer need and leave with new-to-you finds all while saving time, money and the environment.
Evening
Dates: May 21 & June 18
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: Adults 18+ and pregnant youth ages 13-17 from CAF, Veteran and Defence Community Families, and Families of the Fallen
Session Details:
May 21: Infant Massage - Did you know infant massage is incredibly beneficial for both you and your baby? Kaitlyn Laliberte, RMT from Little Rainbow Massage, will teach us the benefits of infant massage and guide us through a step by step on how to create a massage routine for you and your baby. Infant massage not only helps alleviate common symptoms experienced by infants and children such as gas and colic, but also helps parents create a close bond with their child while teaching their infant about body awareness.
June 18: Mommy and Me Fitness - Join us for a mom and baby fitness class! Moms Support Group has partnered with PSP to join their Barbells and Babies fitness class. This fitness class aims to provide new parents with an opportunity to get active and form social connections with others while your baby accompanies you! Together, we will combine strength, cardio and stretching to get your whole body moving with the use of dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells. Participants are asked to wear comfortable athletic clothing and footwear.
*The Moms 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.
