Rock The Cradle

We're BACK!! Jenny and I are back with more weekly episodes of Wombs with a View - Maternal Musings with Jenny and Sylvia! Every week we chat about topics related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This week we are talking about CREATING HEALTHY ROUTINES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! ... There is ONE difference though.... We are now going live Fridays at 9:30 a.m. EST!!! If you're a mom, this probably makes no difference, right? Catch you live this Friday or in the replay. xox

Bravo to the Cowansville Hospital who help women navigate birth by offering choices! They have brought their cesarean rate down to 18%!

Do you know that I LOVE lifting weights? I love the feeling of strength that it gives me. My client Reena is a health coach and works with postpartum moms who want to start or get back to lifting weights, regain their strength and feel confidant in their post-baby bodies! She has an amazing program called Baby to Barbell and registration ends today! I thought to share it with you! Take a look at the details below!

*NEW* Rock The Cradle - Virtual Pregnancy Support Group, Starting January 2021!!! Navigating pregnancy can be both joyous and incredibly overwhelming. Add in a global pandemic and it gets even more challenging! ... The Rock the Cradle Virtual Pregnancy Support Group will help you feel less isolated, provides a place for you to gather information and even help you make new friends. Between a weekly Zoom meeting and a private, moderated, WhatsApp group, you’ll have a much-needed space to share your highs and lows and ask your questions. Date: This group meets weekly starting Wednesday, January 20 (Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24) Time: 6 pm 7 pm EST Location: On Zoom Hosted by: Rock the Cradle Birth Doulas Mika Rock and Ayda De Souza Cost: $90 + tax (includes ALL six sessions) To sign up and register online: https://rockthecradle.ca/prod/virtual-pregnancy-support-gro Help us spared the word about our new special offering! #rtcdoulas #birthdoulas #LoveYourBirthStory #birth2021 #baby2021 #birthdoulas #doulasmontreal #montreal #mikarock #doulaayda

Are you expecting? Like many of our clients, you are probably finding it hard to create a community right now with all the Covid restrictions. Join Sylvia and Mika as they guide you through some ways to start creating your community! They'll also provide details about our NEW Virtual Pregnancy Support Group!

Yesterday, Jenny Bee Yoga, Ayurveda, Massage and I chatted with the Grandmother of Doulas, Rivka Cymbalist! We talked about the situation regarding birth today around the world, whether or not low-risk births should be in hospitals, and how can doulas can support women in having the births that they desire. A must listen!

Don't miss our virtual mom and baby group tomorrow and every Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89830611534 Hope to see you there!

NEW ON THE BLOG: When is the Best Time to Hire a Doula? ---------------------------------------- Should you hire your Doula earlier on in your pregnancy or closer to your delivery date? Some of it will depend on what type of person you are! In today's post, I chat about the ideal time to find your Doula and what this process looks like! If you had a Doula, when did you start the process? Thanks for reading!

Do you need some help with breastfeeding? Check out this online monthly support group organized by the Montreal La Lèche League. This Saturday at 10 am.

How is your birth being affected by Covid? How is your doula business being affected by Covid? Today Jenny Bee Yoga, Ayurveda, Massage and Sylvia had the pleasure of speaking with special guest, Camillle Maheu, VP at Association Québécoise des Accompagnantes à la Naissance AQAN / QAD about hospital protocols, how the association is helping Doulas across the province and how families can advocate for the support they need!

Too many people go to their place of birth too early! So when is the right time? Join me today to find out!

Join me at.2 pm EST for my weekly LIVE! Today we're talking about when's the right time to go to your place of birth when you're in labour.

We've switched our Mom & Baby Virtual meet-ups! Join RTC Doula Mika Rock and other moms and babies every Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89830611534 See you then!

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE! Our popular Virtual Mom & Baby group is now meeting every Tuesday from 1 - 2 pm! All are welcome! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89830611534

Join RTC Doulas Sylvia Otvos and Jenny Bee, as they chat all about Doulas, Covid and the birth room with Camille Maheu, VP of the Association Québécoise des Accompagnantes à la Naissance AQAN / QAD Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 am EST on their live show Wombs with a View - Maternal Musings with Jenny and Sylvia.

Our lovely RTC Doula Jenny Bee Yoga, Ayurveda, Massage is trained in Ayurveda and she incorporates it in everything she does, whether that be massage, nutrition, yoga, and postpartum work. Want to know more about it? Watch her interview with one of her teachers, the wonderful Dr Claudia Welch!

Join us today! All moms and babies welcome!