This is a complete list of the workshops we have previously offered or are currently developing.
Many of the workshops are not currently being offered, but are available on an individual or family
basis. For an individual or family consultation please contact us.
BIRTH CHOICES
One evening course for women and their partners.
This course will help you understand what choices are available to you in Toronto for your pregnancy
and birth experience. It will help you get in touch with your own vision for your experience and help
you match that with the resources available in our community. This class is for you if you are curious
and wondering about
• How do I decide between an obstetrician and a midwife?
• Do I need a doula? (What does a doula do?)
• How do I know what kind of birth experience is right for me?
• What are my options around prenatal testing procedures?
• What is water birth?
• What are my options for dealing with labor pain?
• How do I best assure that I will have the kind of birth that I want?
PREPARING FOR MOTHERHOOD: A JOURNEY OF CREATION
This workshop is an opportunity for pregnant women to explore the full range of emotions that
accompany childbearing. We will use creative, artistic and emotional tools to define and embrace
your unique way of being a mother. You will learn the importance of letting go of the past and
surrendering to the wisdom of your own (pro)creative process.
PRENATAL NUTRITION…for the whole family!
You’re thinking of becoming pregnant or you’re just barely pregnant, but you probably have lots of
questions about what to eat. What will most nourish you and your growing baby? Feeling happy and
positive about yourself – including how you feel about your body and your food choices – is
fundamentally important to giving your baby the best start in life. Registered dietician Elke
Sangmueller will present important information for making informed, healthy choices to support your
and your baby’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Nutrition is a family affair, so bring along
your partner and anyone else who makes food or eats in your household!
PRENATAL CLASSES FOR THE BIG DAY
We recommend that you schedule this class to begin between 24-30 weeks of pregnancy.
Six Week Session Includes the following topics:
WEEK ONE
1. How to prepare your life for giving birth
2. Writing your birth plan
3. Understanding your fears about birth
WEEK TWO
4. How does labor begin? (and what to do if it won't)
5. Understanding the stages of labor
WEEK THREE
6. Understanding pain and pain relief options
7. Labor coping strategies: for the birthing woman and for her partner
WEEK FOUR
8. Anticipating decisions you may need to make during labor
9. The role of the partner in decision-making
WEEK FIVE
10. One hour of simulated labor by instructor + discussion
WEEK SIX
11. C-Sections
12. Post-partum period
13. Baby-care and breastfeeding basics
14. Wrap-up of all topics
BASIC INFANT CARE & BREASTFEEDING PREPARATION COURSE
We recommend that you take this course approximately 1-2 months before your due date.
This course provides basic childcare information on topics such as diapering, infant and toddler
sleep, bathing & hygiene, crying and infant massage. In addition, we discuss breastfeeding in depth
and provide basic tips to set up a breastfeeding-friendly home. We help parents-to-be make
intelligent plans for the first 8 weeks of life with a new baby.
INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION: Introducing Solids and Beyond!
After six months of breastfeeding, how do you and your baby make the transition to real food? You
know that you want your child to have a healthy attitude and make healthy choices about food for the
rest of her/his life. But how do you start off on the right path? Registered dietician Elke Sangmueller
explains infant and toddler nutritional needs and gives you tips on making the most of mealtime with
your baby and toddler.
ONE-DAY INTENSIVE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION COURSE
This course includes the same topics as the six-week session in a condensed format.
CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER COURSE
This course focuses on the needs of repeat parents. We will discuss previous birth experiences in
depth and think about what the parents would like to keep, change or enhance in their next birth
experience. VBAC parents are welcome.
Many of the workshops are not currently being offered, but are available on an individual or family
basis. For an individual or family consultation please contact us.
BIRTH CHOICES
One evening course for women and their partners.
This course will help you understand what choices are available to you in Toronto for your pregnancy
and birth experience. It will help you get in touch with your own vision for your experience and help
you match that with the resources available in our community. This class is for you if you are curious
and wondering about
• How do I decide between an obstetrician and a midwife?
• Do I need a doula? (What does a doula do?)
• How do I know what kind of birth experience is right for me?
• What are my options around prenatal testing procedures?
• What is water birth?
• What are my options for dealing with labor pain?
• How do I best assure that I will have the kind of birth that I want?
PREPARING FOR MOTHERHOOD: A JOURNEY OF CREATION
This workshop is an opportunity for pregnant women to explore the full range of emotions that
accompany childbearing. We will use creative, artistic and emotional tools to define and embrace
your unique way of being a mother. You will learn the importance of letting go of the past and
surrendering to the wisdom of your own (pro)creative process.
PRENATAL NUTRITION…for the whole family!
You’re thinking of becoming pregnant or you’re just barely pregnant, but you probably have lots of
questions about what to eat. What will most nourish you and your growing baby? Feeling happy and
positive about yourself – including how you feel about your body and your food choices – is
fundamentally important to giving your baby the best start in life. Registered dietician Elke
Sangmueller will present important information for making informed, healthy choices to support your
and your baby’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Nutrition is a family affair, so bring along
your partner and anyone else who makes food or eats in your household!
PRENATAL CLASSES FOR THE BIG DAY
We recommend that you schedule this class to begin between 24-30 weeks of pregnancy.
Six Week Session Includes the following topics:
WEEK ONE
1. How to prepare your life for giving birth
2. Writing your birth plan
3. Understanding your fears about birth
WEEK TWO
4. How does labor begin? (and what to do if it won't)
5. Understanding the stages of labor
WEEK THREE
6. Understanding pain and pain relief options
7. Labor coping strategies: for the birthing woman and for her partner
WEEK FOUR
8. Anticipating decisions you may need to make during labor
9. The role of the partner in decision-making
WEEK FIVE
10. One hour of simulated labor by instructor + discussion
WEEK SIX
11. C-Sections
12. Post-partum period
13. Baby-care and breastfeeding basics
14. Wrap-up of all topics
BASIC INFANT CARE & BREASTFEEDING PREPARATION COURSE
We recommend that you take this course approximately 1-2 months before your due date.
This course provides basic childcare information on topics such as diapering, infant and toddler
sleep, bathing & hygiene, crying and infant massage. In addition, we discuss breastfeeding in depth
and provide basic tips to set up a breastfeeding-friendly home. We help parents-to-be make
intelligent plans for the first 8 weeks of life with a new baby.
INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION: Introducing Solids and Beyond!
After six months of breastfeeding, how do you and your baby make the transition to real food? You
know that you want your child to have a healthy attitude and make healthy choices about food for the
rest of her/his life. But how do you start off on the right path? Registered dietician Elke Sangmueller
explains infant and toddler nutritional needs and gives you tips on making the most of mealtime with
your baby and toddler.
ONE-DAY INTENSIVE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION COURSE
This course includes the same topics as the six-week session in a condensed format.
CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER COURSE
This course focuses on the needs of repeat parents. We will discuss previous birth experiences in
depth and think about what the parents would like to keep, change or enhance in their next birth
experience. VBAC parents are welcome.
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Growing Together www.togrow.org Ann Arbor, Michigan (734) 622-8335
Copyright 2006 Felix Paulick and Cynthia Gabriel
Copyright 2006 Felix Paulick and Cynthia Gabriel
Growing Together
Life Learning Center
Life Learning Center