Regina Perinatal Health Network

If you haven’t already, take some time to follow along over at Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative and stay up to date on the work that’s happening across the country to improve perinatal mental health.

Join us tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 on zoom! This PMAD support group is open to pregnant and postpartum people and we hope you can make it! Register below: https://reginaperinatlahealthnetwork.janeapp.com/... WEEKLY PMAD SUPPORT GROUP We are so happy to share that we will be starting a weekly PMAD support group every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 on ZOOM! Parenting through a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder can be really difficult and isolation plays a major role in the severity of symptoms. Our weekly support group creates an opportunity to connect with others who have similar lived experiences. Our goal during this group is to: Create a safe place to share your feelings and experiences Reduce isolation by connecting with others in the community who have shared experiences. Provide validation and encouragement. This group is a non-clinical, peer led space and is designed to offer social support as new parents navigate the challenges that come with new parenthood including support for those struggling with a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) like Postpartum Depression or Anxiety. You will find the link to register in our bio and you will receive a zoom link 15 minutes before the group begins. Please know that everyone who attends is a parent too, or will be soon as this is open to expectant parents as well! We completely understand if your kids are in the background or need your help during the group. You will easily be able to mute your microphone and attend to their needs. Please come as you are and if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to [email protected] I’m looking forward to seeing you Wednesday at 1:30! #yqr #yqrmentalhealth #yqrmoms #yqrparents #pregnancy #postpartum #postpartummentalhealth #pmad #rphn #ppd #saskatchewan #saskmoms #saskhealth #saskhealth

KidsFirst is such a helpful support program when you’re expecting or home with a new baby. Take some time to learn more by following the link below and reach out if you have any questions at all.

Jolene Creely is conducting a survey to give mothers a chance to share their pregnancy and birth experience. This is a voluntary survey will support her practicum work as she is completing her Indigenous Communication Arts (INCA) diploma at First Nations University of Canada. Jolene is a Cree and Dakota mother from Okanese First Nation and a trained full spectrum Indigenous doula working toward additional certification. She has a Facebook page called Yellow Piyesis Doula Care... and as she get started in her practice she wanted to learn from other peoples' experiences of pregnancy and birth. The survey is open to any one who is currently pregnant or who has had a pregnancy and/or birth within the last 10 years. Your identity is completely anonymous, although an email is required due to verification purposes. The objective of the survey is to record experiences of mothers around their perinatal experience. The results will create an opportunity to focus on identifying the needs during the perinatal experience to improve care from health care professionals and birth workers. Information collected from survey will help other doulas/birth workers in the field as well. The summary of results from this survey will be available on my Facebook page as well as the Regina Early Years Family Resource Centre and Regina Perinatal Health Network. Please set aside 10-20 minutes to complete the survey as there are some questions to do a bit of sharing. The results from the survey will be shared amongst families, health care professionals, doulas and birth workers, and potentially health care leaders. Your input would be greatly appreciated. If you find any of the following questions upsetting or triggering, please do not answer them. If you need additional support for any arising emotions or concerns regarding your pregnancy, labor and birth experiences, contact the Regina Perinatal Health Network for free support at www.RPHN.ca https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfREEeG86oUNKd33/viewform

Some new moms suffer from intrusive thoughts and unwanted compulsions brought on by postpartum OCD. Read about one woman's experience with the mental disorder, with tips for recognizing symptoms and getting treatments. #MoreThanPostpartum https://www.parents.com//healthy/giving-birth-gave-me-ocd/

Toddler life! Who can relate? What a great job this mom does at self regulating as she changes gears to involve her little one in the great pantry clean!

At the Regina Perinatal Health Network we’re very focused on creating new ways families can access education and support. We’re also committed to improving birth outcomes and overall satisfaction as we know birthing people tend to walk away from their birth feeling positive if they felt like they understood what was happening and they had choices along the way. This brand new 4 week childbirth series is designed to provide a solid baseline of education for expectant parents w...hile focusing on many practical and hands-on skills you can benefit from when your labour day arrives. Our goal is to help you become educated and open-minded so you're better prepared for the day your labour begins. Below are some of the details of what you can expect in each class: Class#1 Intro & Overview - Fear- Where does it come from? - Impact of birth in the media - What does normal birth look like - Informed choice (BRAIN) - Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative - Birth plans- pros/cons - Perinatal Mental Health /Risk Factors/Signs & Symptoms - Reducing trauma in childbirth Class #2 Fundamentals of Childbirth - The 4 P's of labour - Birth Hormones - Anatomy (Uterus/Pelvis) - Stages of Labour - Intervention/ Procedures - Due Dates/Induction Class #3 Pain Relief & Comfort Measures - Understanding Pain? - Fear/Tension/ Pain Cycle - Gate Control Theory - Non- Medical Pain Relief Options - The Essence of Coping: Three R's of Labour - Medical Pain Relief Option - Labour Positions - Odd Labour Patterns/ Back Labour Class#4 Preparing for the Postpartum - The reality of fourth trimester/Baby’s expectations - Developing reasonable expectations - Healing and what to expect - The importance of touch/skin on skin/Other bonding activities - Perinatal Mental Health /Treatment and Prevention This a virtual 4 week series and we hope you can join us! All supports at the RPHN are free of charge. If you have questions about your pregnancy and would like to speak in private about your upcoming birth, please reach out and we'd be happy to help! [email protected] www.rphn.ca REGISTER HERE: https://reginaperinatlahealthnetwork.janeapp.com/

PLAY! PLAY! PLAY! Great information here for parents that’s to Play YQR!

Looking forward to our PMAD Support Group tomorrow at 1:30 on zoom! Last week was so refreshing because we were able to actually connect with new parents and talk about what this transition is really like. Hope you can join us! You can register here: https://reginaperinatlahealthnetwork.janeapp.com/... Posted @withregram @reginaperinatalhealthnetwork WEEKLY PMAD SUPPORT GROUP We are so happy to share that we will be starting a weekly PMAD support group every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 on ZOOM! Parenting through a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder can be really difficult and isolation plays a major role in the severity of symptoms. Our weekly support group creates an opportunity to connect with others who have similar lived experiences. Our goal during this group is to: Create a safe place to share your feelings and experiences Reduce isolation by connecting with others in the community who have shared experiences. Provide validation and encouragement. This group is a non-clinical, peer led space and is designed to offer social support as new parents navigate the challenges that come with new parenthood including support for those struggling with a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) like Postpartum Depression or Anxiety. You will find the link to register in our bio and you will receive a zoom link 15 minutes before the group begins. Please know that everyone who attends is a parent too, or will be soon as this is open to expectant parents as well! We completely understand if your kids are in the background or need your help during the group. You will easily be able to mute your microphone and attend to their needs. Please come as you are and if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to [email protected] I’m looking forward to seeing you Wednesday at 1:30! #yqr #yqrmentalhealth #yqrmoms #yqrparents #pregnancy #postpartum #postpartummentalhealth #pmad #rphn #ppd #saskatchewan #saskmoms #saskhealth #saskhealth

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends intermittent monitoring as safe and appropriate for low risk women. ACOG also recommends care providers are trained in intermittent monitoring using handheld Dopplers, to encourage women to move freely during labour and to enhance their comfort. https://www.bellybelly.com.au//intermittent-or-electronic/

"Humans are definitely carry mammals. Human milk has the lowest fat and protein of all mammalian milks. That and our immaturity at birth mean human infants need to feed often and are meant to be carried and held." And this necessity of being held and touched doesn't just stop immediately after birth though. As babies grow & develop they need to keep experiencing the benefits of touch. Even past infancy, well into adulthood, and basically for the rest of our lives, human beings continue to crave touch." https://www.silverbirth.com//kangaroo-care-the-importance-

Posted @withregram @earlyyearsfamilycentre National Child Day!!! This Friday November 20!! Looking forward to seeing you!! #nationalchildday2020 #childrenarespecial #childrenarethefuture #children #childrenareunique #childrenrock #celebratethechildren #freebooksforkids #literacybags

Having a baby is A LOT of work and requires all of your energy! What was your first post birth meal? Posted @withregram @woolino I dreamt about this turkey sandwich for about 9 months. It’s all I wanted throughout my pregnancy, probably because it was one of the things I couldn’t have. I ate a ton of veggie subs over the last 9 months, but what I REALLY wanted was a turkey sandwich on wheat bread with cheese, tomato + mayo.... So after 16 hours of not eating during my labor, here I am in my first moments as a mother. I’m feeding Bohdi, and Braden is feeding me my well deserved turkey sandwich. W { , ?} -@courtneyburtonfitness See more