~ committing to birth and baby work comes from a commitment to live from my heart ~ Madelina
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It's in the genes!
Birth and baby work is part of my heritage. My great-grandmother was a midwife who was deeply revered and loved throughout communities in Northern Ontario. She often travelled long distances to care for a person who was pregnant, birthing or postpartum. She taught her craft to her large brood of daughters. I've heard stories throughout my lifetime about pregnancy, childbirth, infant care and birthing people care and mother care. These stories became interwoven into the fabric of my life. During a redefining time in my life I began asking myself how I could rediscover working and living from my heart. That's when becoming a birth worker surfaced. It was always there, waiting to come to life at just the right time. I love serving and supporting pregnant and birthing people and their babies before, during and after their birth journey. I live from my heart and my heritage as I serve you and your baby. |
my birth related training
~ Certified Labour and Birth Doula - Healing Arts Learning Organisation and Doula Training Canada
'A Labour Doula is a provider of information, physical and emotional support for an expecting person and their family prenatally, at birth and immediately afterward. The Doula Training Canada Labour Doula program provides training so that you are familiar with best birth practices, effective communication in the doula profession, childbirth physiology and the birthing process, natural coping mechanisms and how to provide additional support for a natural childbirth, medical options and how to support in a hospital or homebirth environment, postpartum warning signs and providing initial breastfeeding support, creating successful doula business practices, contracts and client relations and so much more!.'
'A Labour Doula is a provider of information, physical and emotional support for an expecting person and their family prenatally, at birth and immediately afterward. The Doula Training Canada Labour Doula program provides training so that you are familiar with best birth practices, effective communication in the doula profession, childbirth physiology and the birthing process, natural coping mechanisms and how to provide additional support for a natural childbirth, medical options and how to support in a hospital or homebirth environment, postpartum warning signs and providing initial breastfeeding support, creating successful doula business practices, contracts and client relations and so much more!.'
~ Certified in Acupressure for Prenatal, Labour and Postpartum periods - Nicolas Olow MS, L.Ac. - AcuMassage Therapy Center
~ Certifying Infant Massage Instructor - International Association of Infant Massage
'All IAIM infant massage instructors, throughout the world, receive a comprehensive programme of practical and theoretical training. IAIM Certified Instructors of Infant Massage (CIMIs) share the belief that every baby deserves respect, tenderness, warmth and a listening heart. Infant massage is a communication process that parents and babies share which promotes these values.' (certifying)
http://iaim-aimbcanada.org/
http://www.iaim.net
'All IAIM infant massage instructors, throughout the world, receive a comprehensive programme of practical and theoretical training. IAIM Certified Instructors of Infant Massage (CIMIs) share the belief that every baby deserves respect, tenderness, warmth and a listening heart. Infant massage is a communication process that parents and babies share which promotes these values.' (certifying)
http://iaim-aimbcanada.org/
http://www.iaim.net
~ Certified Placenta Specialist - By the Moon Alternative & Holistic Health · Pregnancy & Childbirth Service
Placenta encapsulation for postpartum recovery is a natural part of the birthing process. As a properly trained and Certified Placenta Specialist I will provide professional quality placenta services and follow the utmost safety guidelines, while using the proper equipment. My service adheres to the current strictest standards of safety as set forth by OSHA (see below). My work conforms to local health department guidelines for food preparation/safety protocols.
http://www.bythemoon.ca/
Placenta encapsulation for postpartum recovery is a natural part of the birthing process. As a properly trained and Certified Placenta Specialist I will provide professional quality placenta services and follow the utmost safety guidelines, while using the proper equipment. My service adheres to the current strictest standards of safety as set forth by OSHA (see below). My work conforms to local health department guidelines for food preparation/safety protocols.
http://www.bythemoon.ca/
~ OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Certificate
Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens & Infection Control in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
~ Intensive in Medical Practices in the Developing World - Equip International
Two week intensive course whereby students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience programme to diagnose and treat illness and injury in remote locations. MMI is one of our most popular courses; attended by lay people, nurses and other healthcare providers. Utilizing clearly defined procedural techniques, students will leave with the skills to save lives and bring healing to hurting communities. The course will place special emphasis on tropical illnesses.
http://www.equipinternational.org/mmi/
Two week intensive course whereby students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience programme to diagnose and treat illness and injury in remote locations. MMI is one of our most popular courses; attended by lay people, nurses and other healthcare providers. Utilizing clearly defined procedural techniques, students will leave with the skills to save lives and bring healing to hurting communities. The course will place special emphasis on tropical illnesses.
http://www.equipinternational.org/mmi/
~ St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR C (level 3) and AED - will be updated.
Workshops:
- Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding - Tania Heinemann RHN RNCP - Yellowood Nutrition & Wellness
- Circumcision - Dr. Christopher Guest MD, FRCPC - Children's Health & Human Rights Partnership
- A Day with Ina May - Birth & Beyond Conference
- Care for the Child of a Complicated Birth - Rob Kingswood - HALO
- Blessing the Belly - Henna and Casting for Pregnant and Postpartum Belly
- Holistic Knowledge and Practices for Doulas - Doula Canada
- Rebozo Skills Workshop - Gena Kirby
- Supporting Survivors of Trauma through the transition to Parenting - Jodi Hall