The second annual City of Om yoga festival is almost here! The festival will take place on Saturday June 3rd and has something for the whole family. This one day festival will take place at Lansdowne Park with classes starting at 8am and continuing until 9pm. City of Om features classes of all different styles and flavours to suit all levels of yogis, including a FREE (no ticket purchase necessary) family yoga class beginning at 11am at the East side of the Aberdeen Pavilion led ... View Post
Common Conditions In Pregnancy & Transfer Of Care
Some medical conditions show up later in pregnancy, even if women are healthy at the beginning of their pregnancy. In the case of a woman who is under the care of a midwife or General Practitioner (GP,) she will end up being transferred to an obstetrician (OB) should she be diagnosed with certain medical conditions. This means that an OB is now in charge of all medical decision making, even if her midwife or GP continues to provide supportive care. Each situation is different, so it’s important ... View Post
Conditions In Pregnancy
There are a number of medical conditions in pregnancy that will determine whether a woman is deemed “high risk". Here in Canada, women who are low risk have no underlying medical conditions and have the option of being cared for by a midwife, general practitioner (GP,) or obstetrician (OB.) Women who are high risk require specialized care, almost always with an OB. That said, some midwives and OBs work together and offer women a “shared care” model. If you’re unclear about your options, speak ... View Post
Having a Home Birth? Preparing For Your Home Birth
Preparing for a home birth The number of parents considering home birth is on the rise, although home births account for approximately 2% of all births in Canada. Recent data from a large scale study out of McMaster University shows that home birth is just as safe as hospital birth, and has a lower risk of interventions such as instrumental delivery and episiotomy. Home birth with a midwife can be a viable option for low-risk pregnant women (no underlying medical conditions,) who are hoping ... View Post
Having a Hospital Birth? Know What To Pack!
Hospital birth Most women give birth in hospitals, and feel more comfortable choosing hospital birth as opposed to home or birth centre. This is sometimes due to medical conditions, but other times it is a comfort factor – some parents feel uneasy giving birth outside of a hospital setting. Regardless of whether you are planning a hospital or home birth, it is always a good idea to have a small bag packed with the essentials by 37 weeks of pregnancy. Although most babies will arrive between 40 ... View Post
CTV Morning Live – Yoga For Stress Relief and Anxiety
Click below to watch Amanda DeGrace on CTV Morning Live discussing stress and anxiety and how yoga can help. April is stress awareness month but it is something that affects us year round. Try these yoga postures at home! ... View Post
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