Elise Ruel
Elise is an Indigenous childbirth educator, birth doula and breastfeeding/infant sleep educator dedicated to supporting families in their birthing years. With a focus on community building and honouring traditional birth practices, Elise offers an experienced, respectful and empowering approach to childbirth education. By integrating traditional wisdom with modern practices, her passion is to create a nurturing learning environment that celebrates each unique birth journey.
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Kristin Eapen
Kristin is a dedicated professional with teaching experience in both private and group prenatal classes. She holds Lamaze educator and birth doula certifications and is currently certifying to become a grief and loss coach-. She is passionate about continuous learning and empowering families through evidence-based information and personalized care and support.
Prenatal Series (Feb 24- Mar 17, 2025)
Prepare for an empowering birth experience
8 spots left
Class Description
This isn't your 'average' prenatal class. Join Kristin and Elise in this immersive and supportive learning environment. This prenatal series provides an opportunity to connect with other expectant parents over the course of four weeks. Our evidence-based approach ensures you receive the most current and reliable information while equipping you with essential skills for a positive and empowering birth experience. You will learn: Physiology of labour The stages and phases of labour Comfort measures Positions Signs of labour Common interventions Informed decision making Labour hormones Protecting the pelvic floor Newborn care Breastfeeding Postpartum planning and adjustments And SO much more! This class includes a hospital tour Price includes two people (Bring along one support person)
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
There is a $30 non-refundable administration fee for all registrations. If you cancel more than 10 business days before the class start date, you will receive a refund (minus a $30 administration fee) However, no refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 10 business days before the class starts. If you need to cancel, you have the following options: 1) Reschedule to another Empowered Birth Prenatal Class 2) Send someone else in your place (please notify us of their name(s)). In case you miss a class in your series, we unfortunately cannot offer a make-up class. We can, however, schedule a private session for an additional fee.
Contact Details
nurturednestdoula@outlook.com
Kelowna, BC, Canada