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 JAN 7TH 7:00PM - 8:00PM

​​​​​​​​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 21ST 6:00PM - 7:00PM

What Really Happens to Your Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy

Learn about the changes your body goes during with pregnancy, child birth and recovery post partum. Join Lamiya Zaidi, TYM's Registered Physiotherapist, certified in pelvic health/women's health, as she teaches you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions during pregnancy and after. She'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.
THU FEB 21ST 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Acupressure For Labour: Free Workshop ​​

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.
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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.
MON FEB 25TH 5:45PM-7:00PM

Holistic Guide To Pregnancy

​Trimester by trimester, Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen will take mamas through a guide on how nourish their changing bodies, increase energy, and overcome common pregnancy aliments such as morning sickness with natural solutions. Walk away with prescriptive advice on how to thrive during your pregnancy through nutrition and natural remedies.

​Each mama will be provided with a printed copy of our Holistic Guide to Pregnancy.
MON MAR 4TH 5:45PM-7:00PM

Prenatal Nutrition

Broken down by trimester, Dr. Shannon will lead you through a discussion on why your food intake is so important while pregnant. She will discuss clean and healthy eating to not only support baby's health and development, but your health and ability to thrive during your pregnancy.
1st Trimester: foods for baby's brain development, foods to help manage nausea
2nd Trimester: foods to prevent iron deficiency, to maintain energy, to prevent gestational diabetes
3rd Trimester: foods for energy, to prevent gastrointestinal issues
Have all of your prenatal nutrition questions answered such as:

What should I be eating in pregnancy?
What can't I eat?
Should I be supplementing?
And more!

PLUS you will walk away from this workshop with a 7 day prenatal nutrition meal plan that you can begin using immediately.