https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/blog daily 0.75 2020-05-10 https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/blog/welcome monthly 0.5 2020-05-10 https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/about daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1603854034302-XWQ1A25ZJKEYP3A1HIJK/headshot.jpg About - Mollie Esau I am a Labour and Delivery Nurse, Birth Doula, and mother. I have 10 years of experience in the world of birth. I am passionate about empowering parents to discover what feels right for their birth and parenting, and providing education and guidance for them to achieve their goals. https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/home daily 1.0 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1589079309454-APXG2YKFBNI13ZFBZ8B5/BBS%2BLogo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588790929775-MTGAV6PTFMOXLTFUG7OT/mollieprints-87.jpg Home Photo by Every Little Thing Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/72ac27ad-6f80-4979-9e32-187b1355170d/inclusive+pride+flag.jpg Home https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/contact daily 0.75 2020-05-07 https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/topics daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588714506719-AE191KE0PIRNIH98FUGV/courtmaternity-81.jpg Topics - Early Pregnancy: Choosing a Care Team, and Caring for yourself There are many options when choosing your care team. From doulas to obstetricians, we cover who they are and what role they play. We will also cover the basics of nutrition, exercise, and staying healthy while pregnant, and discuss the different diagnostic tests and procedures you'll be offered in pregnancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588715025913-MXPG5DSEHPNNQB2TUYIW/courtprint-9.jpg Topics - Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy can feel like it changes EVERYTHING. Learn about the changes you might see physically, emotionally, and in your relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588715921899-LRS0T51FM5T42ER9TC2Y/mollieprints-63.jpg Topics - Safety in Pregnancy and Parenthood You'll learn about reasons to visit the hospital or call your doctor in pregnancy, and how to approach those early days with a newborn (including what's normal and what is not). This portion of the class is mandatory for all clients. Includes a free instructional/demonstration of CPR and Choking treatment for babies and children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588716133142-62FYYFVRQQ26MHFQ8W8T/Sancia+labour.jpg Topics - Preparing for Birth: What to bring and how to help You'll learn about how to alleviate the pain of labour, how your partner can help, and how to adjust techniques and approaches as labour progresses, including positions for pushing. Includes information about both non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical forms of pain relief, and help in determining your wishes for birth. Includes a list of suggestions for what to pack in your birth bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588716485150-T14E5HPV3FFLQCY8K59F/Sancia+2.jpg Topics - Recognizing and Understanding Labour You'll learn how to recognize labour, the phases of labour, and when to prepare for delivery or proceed to your birthing place if leaving your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588716756262-MPA07OKMBKIEVN0WNH55/brittweb-2.jpg Topics - The Unexpected You'll learn about possible complications of pregnancy and birth including multiples, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, inductions, assisted deliveries, and Caesarean Sections. We will discuss strategies to stay empowered no matter what happens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588717120353-TJ39GEY3LGZLAA1TP3ES/MarenJustine.jpg Topics - Preparing for Postpartum Postpartum brings host of physical and mental changes and healing. You'll learn what you can do ahead of time to ease the transition, what to expect in the early postpartum period, and be provided with resources for additional help if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1588791128165-A5G9CL05LB50RZE5LIOF/mollieprints-118.jpg Topics - Feeding and Caring for your baby Learn the basics of breast and bottle feeding. Fed is best! We will also discuss basic baby care including bathing, umbilical cord care, and how to trim those tiny fingernails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/8c98a856-6dad-476b-8bb1-8ab203034759/MarenHeidi.jpg https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/investment daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://www.bridgebirthservices.ca/classes daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e32457f5b52ef45a3bc6759/1580708596882-16Z0ZPXWXL5NO71YI1IJ/prints-88.jpg Classes - Drop in or Series Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.