Prepared Childbirth with Elise Ruel
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Hi, I’m Kathleen
I am a professional birth doula, childbirth educator, and approved placenta encapsulation provider. I recognize that we live, learn and work on the traditional unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people in Kelowna, BC. I acknowledge that I serve families on this land.
I have worked in birth for over a decade and a half and my experience in birth includes hundreds of births in all models of care.
I became passionate about supporting the process of the birth after the birth of my first baby. This passion led me to doula support with the desire to offer knowledge and an understanding of choices both during and after birth. My work as a birth doula was really founded on the desire to work with women and families in achieving informed and empowering births as you define it.
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All About Baby
During this infant care class, you’ll learn all you need to know and discover about your amazing newborn. This infant care class is designed to give new parents all the tools needed to care for your infant with confidence. We will explore, practice and a hands-on enjoy experience in a safe environment.
A Better Birth
Kelowna’s most popular prenatal class. Learn all you need to know for your upcoming birth and postpartum. Our prenatal classes cover partner support and choices that will empower you and allow you to gain confidence in this process. Fun and interactive, prepare for your upcoming birth and parenting transition.
Kelowna General Hospital Tour
Join our tour of Kelowna General Hospital maternity unit. The hospital tour for expecting moms includes information for arrival, parking location of labour & delivery and a detailed look at both the labour & delivery rooms and the postpartum rooms where you will stay once your baby is born.
Mom and Baby Yoga
Care for your own physical and mental health without leaving your baby behind. Mom and Baby Yoga is an all-levels yoga series and allows a way to meet new moms in community and in birth recovery.
Prenatal Yoga
Take time to connect with your body and baby in a grounding and strengthening 60 minute prenatal yoga class. During prenatal yoga, you will work towards calming your mind and strengthening your body while preparing yourself for birth and motherhood.
Mom Hub
A monthly mom’s group where we gather to talk about all things prenatal and postpartum. A beautiful way to connect in shared experiences. Bring your babies and your toddlers (of course!)
