Author Archives: Heather Neville

About Heather Neville

I am a labour doula (aka birth doula) and childbirth educator in Northumberland County, ON. I believe in birth and breastfeeding as opportunities for empowerment. My goal is to support people from all walks of life in giving birth their way. I am passionate about education, respect and support.

Winter Prenatal Classes at Nurturing Health in Cobourg

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There will be a January-February childbirth education series at Nurturing Health Naturopathic Clinic, beginning January 14th. This series is perfect for anyone expecting to give birth in March or April.

This six-week course is designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your birth and new parenthood. It will also provide your partner with skills and knowledge that will aid them in supporting you during labour and birth, as well as postpartum. Continue reading for details!

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I’m on mat leave!

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Hi there! I am currently on mat leave, expecting the birth of our first baby in August. I am not teaching or taking on any birth clients for the time being. Check back here for updates in a few months. Classes are likely to resume in the winter of 2015 and I expect to once again be attending births in the spring of 2015.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Warmth and wellness,
Heather

May-June Childbirth Education at Quinte Midwives

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There will be a May-June childbirth education series at Quinte Midwives, beginning May 20th.  This course is designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your birth and new parenthood. It will also provide your partner with skills and knowledge that will aid them in supporting you during labour and birth, as well as postpartum. Continue reading for details! Continue reading →

Spring and Summer Prenatal in Cobourg

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Happy Spring! I am pleased to announce three upcoming childbirth education series’ in Cobourg. These courses are designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your birth and new parenthood. They will also provide your partner with skills and knowledge that will aid them in supporting you during labour and birth, as well as postpartum. Continue reading for details!

If you would prefer a course in Belleville, there are spots available in my Tuesday evening series at Quinte Midwives. The next series there begins April 22nd and there will be additional courses throughout the spring and summer.

Deadlines for registration are one week before the first day of class.
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MamaViews: What To Do When Your Doctor Is Not Doula-Friendly

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The fine people over at MamaViews recently asked me to express my views on dealing with doctors who aren’t doula-friendly. The ideas presented in this piece are really more about what doulas can and should do in such a situation, but they give moms an idea of how a doula might fit into a more challenging birth-team. This might also be food for thought if you’re going to be interviewing doulas: something you might want to ask is how your potential doula might deal with this. You should feel good about her answer! A woman in labour should never have to deal with any social or political unpleasantness, so making sure that your doula has an approach that prioritizes your comfort and a stress-free environment for you is important.

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But, WHY not? Dietary Restrictions in Pregnancy. Part Two: Foods That May Pose Developmental Risks for Babies.

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Finally! Here I am, ready with the long-awaited part two of my post on dietary restrictions in pregnancy. As discussed last time, it can be frustrating to face so many “don’ts” when pregnant, especially when that list doesn’t give any actual indication of what the rationales behind those warnings are. In this series, I’m exploring different foods and beverages that are typically not recommended for pregnant women including the reasons they are considered unsafe or unwise to consume. Part one was concerned with contamination and the increased risks associated with food poisoning in pregnancy. Today, in part two, I’ll be talking about food and drink items that are associated with developmental problems in babies.

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Prenatal Education at Quinte Midwives

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I am thrilled to announce that, beginning in April, I will be teaching regular prenatal classes at Quinte Midwives in Belleville. These classes are open to all expecting moms and their partners (or other support person), not only those who are clients with the midwives there. This course is designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your birth and new parenthood. It will also provide your partner with skills and knowledge that will aid them in supporting you during labour and birth, as well as postpartum.

Details of the first course:

Tuesday evenings, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
5 weeks, beginning April 22nd, 2014
$200 per couple ($50 deposit due upon registration)
Quinte Midwives, Belleville

Topics for the course will include (but will not be limited to):

  • natural pain management and coping strategies for labour
  • the physiology of labour and birth
  • positions for labour and birth
  • risks and benefits of common interventions (including pain medications)
  • breastfeeding
  • postpartum care
  • newborn care and characteristics

To register, please fill out the contact form after the jump. Continue reading →

Registering for classes – contact form malfunction

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Hello! It seems that the contact form for registration for prenatal education in Cobourg was malfunctioning. It has been removed. For now, please email me to register. If you have already submitted the form, your info may not have been received. If you didn’t receive a confirmation email from me, please resend your info. Please include the following information in your email:

  • your name
  • your partner’s name, if applicable
  • your phone number
  • your estimated date of delivery
  • any other comments regarding your pregnancy or your needs with regard to prenatal education

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!