Free Educational Workshops and Information Sessions


​All of the education events below are free. Each registration is good for one spot. If you are bringing a friend or a partner please register them separately.
MON OCT 16TH 7PM - 8PM 

Breastfeeding: Free Information Session 

Is it going to hurt? Will I have enough milk? What do I do if things go wrong? You and your baby deserve the best breastfeeding experience possible. 

Join Taya Griffin, Lactation Consultant, as she answers the questions above as well as any questions you might have about your breastfeeding journey.
MON OCT 23RD 7PM - 8PM

Free Prenatal Aches & Pains Workshop

Expecting a baby is such an exciting and amazing time, but it can also be full of aches and pains for the mama to be! Up to 80% of pregnant women complain of moderate to debilitating back, pelvic and leg pain!

In this free workshop, Dr Aliya Visram, chiropractor at Yoga Mamas, will breakdown the causes of back and pelvic pain and many other discomforts in pregnancy. She will also cover self-treatment that you can do at home, and how to have a fit and healthy pregnancy and birth!

This workshop is perfect for expecting mamas at any stage of pregnancy. Partners welcome.
MON NOV 6TH 7:00PM - 7:50PM

All About Doulas Free Info Session 

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains how doulas work with partners and care providers. This is a great opportunity to meet local doulas without making any commitments towards hiring. 

Come alone or bring partners, friends or family members who might be supporting you.

Get answers to all of your questions and have the opportunity to meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
MON NOV 13TH 7:00PM - 8:00PM 

Acupressure for Labour: Free Info Session
*One Registration Is Good For Two People* 
 
Acupressure is an easy to use, non-invasive way to promote natural pain management during childbirth. During this workshop you (and your birth support person) will learn simple and very effective techniques to help manage labour.​
MON NOV 20TH 7:15PM - 8:15PM

Free Hypnobirthing Info Session 

An educational one-hour session where you’ll learn about HypnoBirthing. 

You will walk away learning:
- What HypnoBirthing is (and isn't)
- How HypnoBirthing has helped couples in the birth experiences
- How relaxation creates positive birth outcomes
- Breathing techniques
- Information about our next HypnoBirthing education classes
-Meet our guest couple, who completed the Hypnobirthing classes, hear their birth story and how HypnoBirthing contributed. 

*One Registration Good For One Spot Only*
TUES NOV 21ST 7:00PM - 8:15PM

TYM Doula Training Free Info Session 
Interested in our Doula Trainings, but want more information?
 
Join Founder Jamie Kalynuik, Doula Coordinator April Kowaleski, as well as recent graduates and practicing doulas from our training. 
 
Learn about our Birth Doula Training and Postpartum Doula Training, our Doula community, and ask your specific questions about what we offer.
 
This is a great opportunity to learn from those who have taken the training, and who are practicing doulas in our community.
WED NOV 29TH 7:00PM - 8:00PM

What Really Happens To Your Pelvic Floor In Pregnancy

Learn about the changes your body goes during with pregnancy, child birth and recovery postpartum.

Join Miral Patel + Lamiya Zaidi, TYM's Registered Physiotherapists certified in pelvic health/women's health, as they teach you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions during pregnancy and after. They'll also discuss kegels and if they are appropriate for you (kegels aren't always the answer).

Learn the best positions for labour and delivery and how to push properly. Gain valuable knowledge of how to effectively restore your abdominals postpartum and safely return to exercise
MON DEC 4TH 7:30PM - 8:20PM 

All About Doulas Free Info Session 

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains how doulas work with partners and care providers. This is a great opportunity to meet local doulas without making any commitments towards hiring. 

Come alone or bring partners, friends or family members who might be supporting you.

Get answers to all of your questions and have the opportunity to meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
WED DEC 6TH 6:00PM - 7:00PM 

Fertility Clinic: Free Information Session 
Led by Registered Nurse Jennifer Malcew, Director of Physician Relations at Hannam Fertility.

Your personal questions will be addressed along with the following:

  • What is the difference between fertility investigations and fertility treatment
  • What is like like pursuing fertility investigations and treatment
  • When to seek  fertility investigations and treatment
  • What to expect (testing and investigations?)
  • Common treatment options and pathways
  • What Hannam Fertility Clinic offers
  • FAQs Hannam receives from new patients 
THURS DEC 7TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Fertility Guest Speaker: Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe 
​Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe is a family doctor at St. Michael's Hospital and the medical director of primary care outreach at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. She is also welcomed her beautiful baby girl this summer. 

Join us for an evening of conversation as we learn how Dr. Sheila went from supporting women who were trying to conceive, to becoming a patient herself going through infertility treatments.

Fertility is something very close to Dr. Sheila's heart given her own experiences with treatment. She feels the more we can talk about it openly, the more we can all feel a little less alone, and instead feel a little more supported.
Along with sharing her own story, Dr. Sheila will be sharing tips for those going through fertility. Whether you are on your own individual fertility journey or know someone who is, attending this free seminar can be an opportunity to learn more and receive / provide the support needed.
MON JAN 8TH 6:15PM - 7:15PM

Hypnobirthing Free Info Session
An educational one-hour session where you’ll learn about HypnoBirthing. 

You will walk away learning:
- What HypnoBirthing is (and isn't)
- How HypnoBirthing has helped couples in the birth experiences
- How relaxation creates positive birth outcomes
- Breathing techniques
- Information about our next HypnoBirthing education classes
-Meet our guest couple, who completed the Hypnobirthing classes, hear their birth story and how HypnoBirthing contributed. 

*One Registration Good For One Spot Only*
MON JAN 8TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM

All About Doulas Free Info Session  
Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains how doulas work with partners and care providers. This is a great opportunity to meet local doulas without making any commitments towards hiring. 

Come alone or bring partners, friends or family members who might be supporting you.

Get answers to all of your questions and have the opportunity to meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
MON JAN 15TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Baby Sleep Foundations: Free Info Session Q&A


​A one hour information session for expectant parents and parents with infants. Catherine Wright, certified sleep consultant and owner of Motherhand, will be here to answer your questions and provide an overview of sleep insights and forward-thinking tips that can point your family toward healthy sleep right from the start. Catherine's integrative approach embraces all the different ways we parents our babies and children - to sleep. Babies welcome :)
WED JAN 17TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM

What Really Happens to Your Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy

Learn about the changes your body goes during with pregnancy, child birth and recovery postpartum.

Join Miral Patel + Lamiya Zaidi, TYM's Registered Physiotherapists certified in pelvic health/women's health, as they teach you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions during pregnancy and after. They'll also discuss kegels and if they are appropriate for you (kegels aren't always the answer).

Learn the best positions for labour and delivery and how to push properly. Gain valuable knowledge of how to effectively restore your abdominals postpartum and safely return to exercise
MON FEB 5TH 7:15PM - 8:15PM

All About Doulas Free Info Session

Join other new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about doula care. This session answers specific questions about what birth and postpartum doulas do, what a typical doula package includes, and explains how doulas work with partners and care providers. This is a great opportunity to meet local doulas without making any commitments towards hiring. 

Come alone or bring partners, friends or family members who might be supporting you.

Get answers to all of your questions and have the opportunity to meet several Toronto doulas to see if doula care is right for you!
WED FEB 28TH 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Acupressure for Labour: Free Workshop 
Free
*One Registration Is Good For Two People* 
 
Acupressure is an easy to use, non-invasive way to promote natural pain management during childbirth. During this workshop you (and your birth support person) will learn simple and very effective techniques to help manage labour.Acupressure can help with induction, dilation, pain relief, retained placenta and milk' let down'. Points assist in calming the mind during labour, encourage regular and effective contractions, helping labour to progress if slowed or stopped.
No previous experience required, acupressure is simply applying pressure to a specific point location. You don’t need to know any anatomy or be an accomplished massage therapist to be effective. In just 1 hour you will know how to find and activate specific acupressure points to literally halve the intensity of your partner's contractions and will feel empowered to support your partner through labour.
Hands on practice and take home handouts will be provided. Bring your birth support person and come to this fun and interactive workshop. Space is limited.
Workshop led by TYM Acupuncturist Heather Rule. With a background in Gender Studies, and a love of hands-on, practical, and creative work, Heather Rule R.Ac has been focused on the study of reproductive health and pregnancy throughout her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine.