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pain free pregnancy PRENATAL

Pain free pregnancy

by Dr. Amanda Stevens of Valeo Health Clinic www.valeohealthclinic.com

P

ain is often accepted as

special delivery. The trouble is keeping

an inevitable part of the

everything in check in the mean time.

journey to motherhood.

This need not be the case.

Although I would never promise a woman a 100% blissful experience, there are many causes of discomfort during the partum period that can be completely avoided, prevented, and ameliorated. The most common physical complaints that present to my office during pregnancy are low back pain, pelvis (SI joint) pain, sciatica, and pubic symphysis pain.

Understanding normal anatomy The female pelvis goes through remarkable changes during pregnancy and labor. The sacrum (the upsidedown triangle at the base of your spine) is sandwiched between two ilium, creating the sacroiliac (SI) joints.

These are large joints with minimal (but important) movement in the nonpregnant population. During pregnancy, the potential for movement in these joints (and in all your others) increases dramatically. The same applies for the pubic symphysis that connects your pelvic bones in the front. The amount of relaxin hormone flowing through your system gradually increases throughout pregnancy, loosening up all your ligaments. This is great for the big day! It means that your pelvis will be able to magically open up for that

The problem

As the SI joints become unstable and start to spread or shear, the muscles that cross those joints will tighten or spasm in order to hold the pelvis

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SELF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE (SMR) and stretching of the piriformis muscle will help this commonly overactive muscle calm down.

CAT-COW poses help mobilize the spine and sacrum.

together. Your brain always wants to feel safe and secure; it cares more about stability than it does about your comfort levels. These shearing unstable joints and the reacting muscle spasms trying to stabilize them are the cause for much distress.

The solution The imbalance between unstable joints

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SUPINE BRIDGES help keep your glutes awake and make them work as a team.

and compensating muscle spasms can be rectified by properly activated muscles with good muscle tone. There are several exercises that you can do to help target and balance these muscles.

Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience. I have witnessed and supported countless mothers and mothers-to-be go through this journey with grace and enjoyment.

Consistently, the most asymptomatic

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DEAD-BUGS & BIRD-DOGS help establish core stability integrated with limb movements.

mothers are the ones who were the most physically active prior to pregnancy and those who kept active during. You do not have to resign to a cumbersome 9 months of gloom. Take action now to support your experience and give your baby the gift of a happy, healthy mom.

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PRENATAL dads and doulas

Dads and Doulas Many expecting families worry that adding a Doula to their birth team will interfere in the partner’s role during the birth. As a doula who has worked with several families and as a mother who has hired a doula for one of my births, I can say that is far from the case. A doula is an additional support for the birthing mother and her helpers.

by Amanda Martin www.doulakelowna.com

W

hen the partner needs

words our Doula was using. And so while

husband’s shirt! Part of the Doula’s job was

a break, a Doula

the Doula was saying the words, it was

to help us communicate with the staff. I look

will cover for them,

actually my husband’s voice I was listening

back on my births with nothing but joy and

allowing them to get

to. Our Doula was helping coach my partner

excitement, partly in thanks to our Doula

in how to coach me.

that was there for both my husband and I

food, have a quick nap or put some money

when we needed the extra support.

in the parking meter. The Doula can leave to find new pads for the bed, drinks

When I declared I felt that I needed to push

The birth of your child is a once in a lifetime

and warm up compresses, allowing the

and there was not a nurse in sight, my

event, you may have more than one child,

partner to remain with the labouring

husband was able to remain with me while

but the birth of each child will only happen

mother. The Doula can show the partner

our Doula popped out of the room to the

once. A Doula can help your family protect

different massage techniques, help

nurse’s station to let them know. This may

the memories of the birth so you will be able

demonstrate a hip squeeze for back pain

or may not have had anything to do with the

to look on it fondly for the rest of your lives.

or just step back and allow the couple to

fact that I had a firm grip on the front of my

have a quiet moment together.

I have heard hiring a Doula be compared to hiring a caddy for a golf tournament. While the caddy cannot play the game for you, they know the game and course well, as well as know you and your preferences. It is the same with hiring a Doula - this is not something they can do for you, but they can help guide you through the process. While nurses and doctors will come and go, as they often have many other patients and

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responsibilities, your Doula will remain with you throughout labour and birth, at home, the hospital or wherever your baby is born.

Before giving birth to my first child, we hired a Doula. I felt that I needed the extra encouragement and support to help me have the birth experience I was looking forward to. While our Doula reminded me to breathe slowly and told me how well I was doing, I found my husband was repeating the same

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Birth story listening sessions A mother’s birth experience can be one of the most defining transitions of her lifetime. The unique depth and quality of a birth can leave her in awe of its power and beauty; ever-changed.

Though, maybe as commonly, it can leave a woman feeling a sense of self-doubt, isolation, and regret. Either way, a birth is an experience that can take months to years to appreciate and understand.

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A Birth Story Listening

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Session is a time for a

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f there is an unresolved pregnancy, birth or postpartum experience a new mother may feel powerless, confused, and alone. Baby is born and mothering begins... so, where does a woman find a safe space to fully integrate her birth

in a healing and personal manner. How a woman processes a birth may leave a life long imprint on how she perceives birth, motherhood, and most importantly, herself.

“Birth Trauma” can affect a woman, their partners, support providers etc. and can come from birth experiences that are unsettling or disappointing all the way to those that are life threatening; also not held to the birth experience itself, trauma can arise from pregnancy or postpartum experiences as well.

During pregnancy, there is lots of time and space to discuss her thoughts, emotions, and experiences. In our culture, a lot of emphasis is placed on ‘preparing’ for a ‘successful’ birth experience and so every aspect of an upcoming birth is planned for. So much so, that it can sometimes be at the expense of looking at the early days of motherhood; breastfeeding, sleep, relationship changes... and her birth.

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mother (or father, doula, midwife,

grandparent,

etc.) to reflect, share, and

heal

around

a

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new

insight

in a private and nonjudgmental space. This is done with a trained

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty Maya Angelou

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ideally,

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known by the mother and who doesn’t know the details of her birth experience; someone who guides conversation and bridges any gaps in birth knowledge or perspective. Sara Spada, of Birth Kelowna, brings Birth Story Listening to Kelowna and has an open door policy for anyone that would like to know more ~ The best gift that one can give a new mother is the opportunity to share her story; her thoughts, fears, and experiences without comment, commiseration or advice; to allow her to hear her Own Story as she tells it to Herself.

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PRENATAL nursery design

Designing your nursery

Key design points to consider when designing your nursery:

by Jillian Harris - www.jillianharris.com

F

or years, I have been dying to have

knowing if it’s for a little baby girl, or a boy?!

full reign and budget to decorate

But I’d say we managed to create a gorgeous

A modern nursery! Gone are the

a nursery! When my bachelor

gender neutral space!

days of a typical pink or baby blue nursery. Instead, when we are

friends Molly and Jason Mesnick

found out they were expecting, I was also

We found some incredible herringbone

decorating a nursery, we are crazy

expecting... to decorate the nursery of

wallpaper, which is completely removable

about fresh, timeless spaces only

course ;)

(how stress-free is that?!) and then decided

tickled with color!

on a white, cream and grey palette.

The timeless touch! Vintage pieces

All of the furniture we picked out was from Wayfair. For artwork we had some stunning

We had pops of colour through our art

such an antique dresser for a

options from Minted (www.minted.com)

choices and kept it delicate and sweet. It’s

change table will - add a touch

as you know, Minted is one of my favourite

a timeless nursery that little baby Riley can

of history,soul, personality and

sites for artwork!

grow into!

warmth to your babes fresh space. I

Jason and Molly decided to keep the baby’s

Jilly xoxo

love the mix of Modern and vintage.

sex a surprise so it was a challenge... how do you decorate a beautiful nursery without

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Event calendar

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May 2014

July 2014

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Rutland May Days, Centennial

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Canada Day Celebrations,

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Waterfront Park

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Okanagan International Children’s Festival, Okanagan

Lake Park, Penticton

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Parkinson Rec Centre Family Fun

Day, Kelowna

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YMCA Healthy Kids Day,

Kelowna Family Y

June 2014

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Fat Cat Children’s Festival,

Waterfront Park, Kelowna

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Sunshine Festival, 30th Avenue,

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Oliver Sunshine Festival

August 2014

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IPE, Armstrong

September 2014

19-22

Rutland September Days,

Centennial Park

October 2014

Vernon, BC

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Uptown Rutland

Westside Daze, West Kelowna

Scarecrow Festival

November 2014

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Remembrance Day

Ceremonies

December 2014

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Downtown Kelowna

Light Up

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Downtown Penticton

Winter Festival, Santa

Clause Parade

& Light Up

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Uptown Rutland Light Up

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New York New Years Eve,

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what’s in your hospital bag? PRENATAL

What’s in your hospital bag?

Whether you are having a hospital birth or a home birth, you want to be prepared for your new bundle of joy.

Preparing a hospital bag with all the things you will need for labour and delivery will help ease your mind and satisfy your strong nesting instincts.

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labour and delivery

You should prepare your hospital bag about 4-6 weeks in advance of your due date. Here is a list to get you started:

For Mom:

Headband or ponytail elastics to pull your hair back during

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Change for parking and vending machines

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Juice and snacks for after labour (pushing out a baby is hard work and you will be hungry!)

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Ipod/iPad with your favorite tunes

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Care Card

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Bag of clothes and personal items for your partner

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Birth plan (if you have one)

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Pictures of older children

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Slippers or comfy socks (bring two pairs)

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Pajamas

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Maternity pants or stretchy comfy pants for after the birth

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Nursing top (or 2 if you have)

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Nursing bras Nursing pads Toiletries and personal items such as toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

Eyeglasses or contacts (if you wear them) Cellphone or camera

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For Baby: •

Receiving blankets

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Warmer blanket for travelling outside

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Sleepers

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Outfit for going home

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Outdoor gear (coat, hat, etc. depending on the season)

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Soother (if you are going to be using one)

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POSTNATAL six ways you influence your child

ways you

influence your child

by Jaqueline Lapa Sussman, MS, LPC www.totalhealthmagazine.com

As parents we may think that by loving, spending time with, communicating, and properly disciplining our children we hold the key to their optimal development. This is true, since parents are their children’s strongest role models.

However, more fundamental to the formation of our child’s personality development is not simply our child rearing techniques, but who we are as a person. Our own behaviors and attitudes are the primary influences that shape our children’s sense of self, whether we are aware of these or not.

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hildren are like sponges that

provides some guidelines and assistance

daily absorb their parent’s

in this endeavor from an Eidetic Image

overt and subtle expressions,

Psychology perspective.

attitudes, mannerisms and life

perspectives, and these are the elements

Ideally, the mother is the primary container

that deeply form their identity. We as

of a young child’s life experience. If the

parents have a mixture of qualities in our

mother is warm and sensitive to their child’s

own personalities that we either inherited

needs, the child will develop with a strong

from our own parents, or acquired from

sense of wholeness. If the child’s mother

interactions with significant others, the

is controlling, cold, depressed, angry or

world and from our unique life experiences.

hostile, the child’s development will the

Even the most well-meaning parent will

thwarted. Fathers, on the other hand, are

unconsciously impact their child in both

meant to nudge the young child into actively

positive and negative ways. This is a

interacting and relating to the world outside

universal condition that is unavoidable. It is

of mother. A father takes the child and

beneficial for us as parents to become aware

teaches him about the world by taking him

of how we are shaping our child’s identity,

places, doing things with him and showing

and attempt wherever possible to prevent

him how to interact in the world. If one’s

the replication of our own undesirable

father is confident, loving and is capable of

behaviors that we believe are not worthy

teaching their child about the world outside

of passing on to our children. This article

of mom’s safety, the world is perceived as

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an inviting and interactive place in which

Just as we imitate our parents without

the child can actively participate with self-

awareness, our children will imitate or react

confidence. If, however, the father himself has problems dealing with the world, the child can adopt a similar world view, in which he (too) lacks the tools to be potent in his own life interactions.

Even the most loving of parents can create

We often imitate our parents in how we raise our children without realizing it

to us in various ways. Dr. Akhter Ahsen, the leading theoretician of Eidetic Image Psychology has discovered that there are six key ways that a parent’s personality shapes his child’s. In all of these, the child loses a genuine part of their identity as they are in imitation or reaction to their parents.

unwanted symptoms in their children without being aware of doing so.

Common examples include:

of a particular parent and also by living in the atmosphere of a parent’s unresolved

1. Imitation

emotions that inundate their child’s

Children imitate their parents. They adopt

consciousness as they grow.

attitudes and emotions existing in their parents without realizing they are doing it.

A parent who is overly probing may produce the opposite result, such as a child

We often imitate our parents in how we

A daughter watching her mother looking

who is secretive and will not share. As a

raise our children without realizing it. How

in the mirror questioning, “Do I look

result of growing up in an atmosphere of

often have you heard someone say, “I am

fat?” will begin to imitate this self-critical

intrusiveness, the child’s secretive behavior

shocked that I am acting just like my mother

behavior. She, too, will look into the mirror

often becomes habitual. This may have

did when I was a child. The same words fly

and see flaws. Fortunately, daughters also

consequences for the child in later life when

out of my mouth towards my daughter in

imitate their mother’s confidence and

they are desirous of forming deep friendships

the exact way my mother’s did to me before

self-assurance. The child of an angry father

or love relationships and they find that they

I am even aware of what I am saying.”

imitates the angry behavior of his father and lashes out at playmates. On the other hand,

are unable to share their deepest emotions.

A clear example of this was the dinners I

a child, seeing his father helping and being

An overly critical parent, trying to teach

attended at the home of John, a friend whom

kind to people will develop a similar attitude

their child to do the right thing may produce

I have known since childhood. When we

towards others.

a child who becomes passive and indecisive

were children his father would constantly

for fear that their decisions will be judged.

correct him at the dinner table by saying

Children reared in a home where they

words such as, “For God’s sake’s John, when

2. Identification

are loved, but where their parents fight

will you learn to use that fork correctly? Or,

Identification is more fundamental than

all the time can become insecure because

“John, stop fidgeting with your food and just

imitation. It is not just replicating a parent’s

their sense of internal unity and security is

eat.” I would always bristle when I heard

behavior. It means sharing the views,

compromised.

these critical words and John and I would

attitudes and feelings of one’s parent so that

often speak about how hurtful his father’s

a child feels identical to their parent in that

Anxious parents may generate restless

criticisms were towards him. He swore he

regard. For example, a father who is very

children as their children cannot relax in the

would never treat his children that way.

conservative, dresses in a conventional style,

nervous aura of their parent.

believes in one’s sons serving in the military, Fast forward 30 years to dinner at my friend

and is steadfast in being loyal to his country

Overprotective parents can create

John’s current home with his wife and

above all else, has a daughter who shares

symptoms of depression in their child

three sons. As the dinner progressed, I was

his exact same world view and marries a

because their child is forced to hold

shocked to hear the exact same tone and

man just like her father. This daughter has

back their pure unadulterated need for

voice that I heard from his father coming

deeply identified with her father’s beliefs

exploration and freedom.

from John’s mouth towards his own sons.

and ways of being and may have lost a sense

“Mike, for God’s sake’s, how many times

of who she truly is, which might differ from

So, a child’s relationship with their parent

have I told you how to use your fork and

him. Identifications are becoming just like

can manifest in a variety of overt or subtle

knife correctly?” and “Mike, when will you

a parent in some aspect of their world view

symptoms based on the problems of identity

ever learn to say please and thank you to

and behavior.

your mother when the butter is passed?”

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POSTNATAL six ways you influence your child

3. Reaction Reaction is a behavior directly opposite to parent’s behavior. Reaction is often seen in teenagers yet, the traits may last a lifetime. For example, a parent may be very religious and their child rebels, saying Dr. Shylon Mathew & Dr. Natalie Mathew-Sanche

he is an atheist and refuses to go to church. Or a parent may be very

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eating natural foods and taking vitamins and their child will react by eating junk foods and disregarding their health. In trying to find their own sense of identity, the child becomes so caught up in not being like his parents, that he loses sight of who he is and what he truly values.

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4. Loss When a young child is denied basic biological needs such as close bonding with their mother, lack of fathering, neglect, too rigid or too lenient discipline, or a myriad of other losses while growing up, they will suffer feelings of inner emptiness. This is fertile ground for the development of eating disorders, drug abuse, obsession with sexuality or acting out behaviors in which one strives to gain love and approval. We all have suffered various losses in our lives; however, the most potent losses leave an emptiness or hole within one’s psyche that is difficult to fill.

5. Projection Projection occurs when one’s own inaccurate subjective thoughts are attributed to other people. If a father refers to one of his two daughters as beautiful and the other as smart, the “smart” child may believe that she is ugly, even though this may be far from the truth. Conversely, the beautiful daughter may feel stupid. A father who is not involved in the daily life of his children because he has to work two jobs to feed his family due to economic necessity (and out of love for his family) may have a child who imagines that her father does not love her because he is never home. She will grow up feeling unloved even though this is not true. Children make false assumptions about themselves and inaccurate interpretations about their lives in response to a parent’s statements or behaviors, even

day. The mother’s interference and dependency made her daughter

though a remark may have been casual. This tendency is unavoidable

distrustful of her own opinions and feelings. A secure parent, however,

and can only be discovered through open communication.

knows when to let go and when to hang on and allows their child to

6. Attachment Attachment is dependent behavior that is biologically necessary for a baby or a small child. However, if parents cannot let go and give their maturing child autonomy, they thwart their child’s self-reliance. The child will then become insecure and incapable of trusting his own inner resources to handle life as an adult. A college student told me that her mother called daily to tell her how to dress and what to do with her

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develop self-reliance.

In order to understand how you may be influencing your child, it is first important to recognize how you feel about your own self, the inner self-criticisms you carry and the positive feelings of self, which emanate to your child in your daily interactions with them.

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the benefits of reading to your baby POSTNATAL

The benefits of reading to your baby

Give your child a head start!

Cuddling close with your baby and reading just 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference in their lives!

by Linda Youmans - Youth Collections / System Librarian, Okanagan Regional Library

E

arly literacy will improve your children’s chances in the

Board books, cloth

future, both in school and in the

books or vinyl

workforce. The more words your

books are best

Free programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Okanagan RegiOnal libRaRy

child hears before they are twelve months

for newborns up

old, the better they will be able to talk. The

to 3 months. Although they don’t really

more pre-reading experience they have, the

understand what the pictures mean in the

easier reading will be for them. And early

book, they are learning to focus on bright

reading experience will help your child

colours, objects and faces. Babies love books

succeed through their whole school life.

with photos of other babies! As they grow older, board books and picture books with

The best time of the day to read to your baby

rhyming words, bright illustrations and

is just before their naptime or bedtime.

repetitive text are best. Encourage your

Choose a time when your little one is

older baby to hold the book themselves and

fed, alert and has a dry diaper. Use lots

turn the pages. This shows them how a book

of expression, different voices and facial

feels and how it works.

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their vocabulary. Books introduce important concepts, such as letters, colours, numbers and shapes which they need to know. In addition, babies learn about the environment around them through pictures in books.

Hearing different words and the sounds that they make will help them with reading on their own when they are older. Finding out how books work through pictures and words will help them with print awareness and give your child a head start for school.

Travelling to the local library’s Babytime will

expressions. If you have an animal story, make lots of animal sounds! Singing nursery

To encourage looking at books and reading

rhymes, lullabies and songs helps your baby

at home, you should keep lots of books

learn about sentences and words. Not only

around the house. Create a fun routine

does it calm your little one down, but it also

for reading every day. When my children

gives you rest and some special bonding

were younger, we always had a 30 minute

with your baby. Through this quality time

reading time each night before going to bed.

together, your tiny tot will associate books

By repeating words and re-reading their

with happiness and this will increase their

favourite books over and over, or singing the

likelihood to be new readers at an early age.

same song, you will help your baby develop

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help your child with social and emotional development. Fun with books and the library staff will be the result!

So take the time to read to your baby every day! It will give them a brighter future.

Come down to your local library for books and programs – we have lots to offer!

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POSTNATAL let’s talk about... incontinence

Let’s talk about... incontinence

The question I am most frequently asked by pregnant patients is ‘’What are Kegels and why do I need to do them?’’

A

Having a multiple birth or several

muscles were weakened or damaged

contraction of your pelvic

children sequentially increases strain

during your child’s birth. If this problem

floor muscles which are a sling

to the pelvic floor

continues several weeks post-delivery then

Prolonged second stage of labor (ie.

a physiotherapist with specialized training

span between your pubic bone and tail

pushing stage) can increase pressure

in pelvic floor problems can help. This is

bone. Kegel exercises were named after

on the pelvic floor and organs.

a common problem as 10 to 30 per cent

“Kegel” is essentially a muscle

shaped group of muscles that

•

•

of women will likely experience urinary

Dr. Arnold Kegel who was an American

incontinence at some point in their lifetime.

obstetrician. The muscles are important

A recent study done by a physiotherapist in

in supporting your abdominal organs (i.e.

Norway demonstrated that intensive pelvic

rectum/bladder and uterus in females),

floor muscle exercises done during pregnancy

sexual function and maintaining urinary/

significantly reduced episodes of incontinence

fecal continence.

both during pregnancy and three months after delivery. Another study actually showed

It is especially important for women to

that women who had done specific kegel

consistently perform pelvic floor muscle

exercises spent less time in the second stage of

exercises both during and after pregnancy.

labor compared to those who did no exercises.

Women are at higher risk for urinary

They also required fewer episiotomies.

incontinence (ie. leaking urine) during their child bearing years for the following reasons: •

Increased weight of the uterus and baby place more pressure on the pelvic floor

•

Change of hormones during pregnancy

If you are experiencing difficulty holding your urine during sneezing, coughing and laughing then it is possible that your pelvic floor

Corinne Wade is a registered physiotherapist and commonly treats conditions such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and diastasis recti (split abdominal muscles). She owns her own Women’s Health Physiotherapy Clinic in Kelowna, BC. She is passionate about treating women and helping them achieve their highest level of health and fitness.

She has specialized in pelvic floor physiotherapy for over 15 years and has worked in various clinics throughout the United States and Canada. For more information visit: www.KarePhysio. com or call 250-717-7701.

loosens pelvic joints and stretches uterine ligaments •

Vaginal delivery can tear or overstretch the pelvic floor, pelvic nerves and perineal tissues

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great apps for moms & toddlers LIFESTYLE

Great apps for moms & toddlers We’ve researched some fun and safe apps to help educate and keep the little ones entertained!

Saffy Looks for Rain

Leo’s Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

Bugs and Numbers

This story is based on the awardwinning

board

series.

This app includes an interactive,

Your kids can help a Sesame

family! Lots of unique games

Features

cute

animations,

animated series in which your child

Street

monster

dedicated to teaching your little

reading,

drawing

joins a young Leonardo da Vinci

down

and

simple puzzles.

and his friends on big adventures.

challenges.

Recommended age: 3-5 years

Recommended age: 18 months+

Recommended age: 2-4 years

Recommended age: 2-4 years

$2.99, iPad & iPhone

$2.99 iPad & iPhone

Free, iPad

Free, Android & iPad

book and

two

Corinne Wade, B.Sc PT., MCPA Ph: 250.717.7701 (Kelowna) info@karephysio.com www.KarePhysio.com

Women’s Health

Breast Cancer, Pregnancy Related Conditions, Urinary/Fecal Incontinence, Pelvic Floor and Tailbone Pain

Men’s Health

Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor and Tailbone Pain

Sexual Health

For both men and women, healthy and strong pelvic floor muscles can improve your sexual arousal, your sexual response and the level of sensation you feel during intercourse.

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friend

solve

calm

everyday

This is a favourite app in our

one early math skills.

Runkeeper

Baby Connect

Track your pace, measure your

It’s

workout distance, chart weight

Keep track of everything from

loss, set goals and more! This is a

feedings,

great way to help stay motivated

sleep patterns, baby’s mood,

with your workouts.

vaccinations and more!

Free, Android & iPad

$4.99, Android & iPad

iPregnancy

Wunderlist

worth

the

investment!

diaper

changes,

Keep track of all your little

Combat baby brain with this

bean’s

estimated

easy tool for managing and

due date, gestational age, baby’s

sharing your daily to-do lists.

development and even your own

The great thing about this app is

moods, weight gain and more.

that it syncs across all platforms.

$3.99, iPad & iPhone

Free, Android & iPad

milestones...

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PRESCHOOL cooking with kids

Cooking with preschoolers Encourage an adventurous

dough and let your preschooler pound away.

palate. Preschoolers are

Here are some other ways kids can help:

notoriously picky eaters, and

•

Stirring pancake batter

bringing them into the kitchen

•

Tearing lettuce for salad

to cook can help get them to

•

Adding ingredients

open up to new tastes. When

•

Assembling a pizza

your 3-year-old daughter

•

Helping you “read” a cookbook by

plays chef she might sample

turning the pages

dishes she wouldn’t try if you just served them to her. So

Getting Started

encourage kids to taste new

From riding a tricycle to getting dressed,

ingredients you’re working

preschoolers are learning how much they

with and talk about what they

can do all by themselves.

like and how healthy foods

Cooking can help young kids learn and

make a body grow.

So look for a few cooking-related activities

Help young kids explore with

that your child can successfully complete

their senses. Kids learn by

independently or with a minimum of

practice some basic math concepts and

exploring with their senses and the kitchen is

involvement from you. Simple tasks like

build language skills. And the experience

an ideal place to do that. Invite them to listen

pouring liquid into the bowl, sprinkling

of creating meals with you can help build

to the whir of the mixer, pound dough and

cheese on top of the casserole, or using cookie

their self-confidence and lay the foundation

watch it rise, smell it baking in the oven, and

cutters are a good fit for most preschoolers.

for healthy eating habits. It may take a little

finally taste the warm bread fresh from the

flexibility and some simple prep work, but

oven. If it smells good, looks appealing, and is

Don’t plan an elaborate project — 5 to 10

with the right expectations, your time in

easy to eat they may just be willing to try it!

minutes might be all your child wants to spend

the kitchen with your preschooler can be a culinary adventure you’ll both enjoy.

on an activity. Start small and keep it fun.

Boost confidence. Preschoolers love to show what they can do and working in the kitchen

As kids grow, they will develop the skills,

provides opportunities to gain a sense of

attention span, and interest to do bigger

accomplishment. If they helped assemble

cooking jobs, like squeezing the juice out of a

the pizza, let them know that their help was

lemon, measuring ingredients into cups and

Bringing kids into the kitchen can benefit

important. You could name the pizza or

spoons, and beating eggs or mashing potatoes.

them in a number of ways. Cooking can help:

another dish after your child. Serve “Will’s

How Cooking Can Help Preschoolers

Pizza” or “Ella’s Salad” for dinner tonight.

Preschoolers will also enjoy learning with

Build basic skills. You can help your child

Even if the end results are not exactly what

you. For safety reasons, you should be in the

hone basic math skills by doing something as

you expected, praise their efforts.

kitchen with them at all times, supervising and monitoring progress.

first, second, and third or count together as

Ideal Jobs for Preschoolers in the Kitchen

you spoon dough onto a cookie sheet. When

A few tasks in the kitchen are particularly

can foster an interest in food and cooking

you read a recipe together, you’re introducing

well-suited to kids ages 3 to 5. The key is to

that will last for life!

new words to your child’s vocabulary and

give them “jobs” that meet their skill level

promoting literacy. Following steps in the

and are something they enjoy. So if your

© 1995- 2012 . The Nemours Foundation/

recipe can work on listening skills.

child loves to pound, bring out the bread

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simple as counting eggs or pouring water into a measuring cup. You can ask what comes

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Spending time in the kitchen with your kids

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beautiful rooms SHOPPING IDEAS

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PRESCHOOL preparing your child for a sibling

One on the outside, one on the inside Preparing your child for a sibling

With visions of two beautiful children playing together, growing up as best friends, you and your spouse decide to have a second child. You have a toddler at home and you know he’ll love a little brother or sister.

by Jodi Quibell – Parent, early childhood educator, writer. www.wordtothewiseservices.com

M

aking the decision to have a second

Have them shop with you for a special gift, like a stuffed

child is something many parents

bear or other soft toy, to give their sibling as a ‘birthday’

struggle with. There are several

gift. When shopping together, consider allowing the older

factors to consider, including the

child to choose something special for themselves, as a

extra cost and space requirements. Often parents

‘big brother/sister’ gift.

overlook the impact a sibling will have on their current child.

Keep a bag of small, inexpensive toys available, for when grandparents, extended family or friends bring

Depending on their developmental stage, helping a

gifts for baby. Developmentally, toddlers think mainly of

child understand that a new baby is on the way can be

themselves. If you know your toddler is tired or hungry,

challenging. Initially, a toddler may love the idea of a

expecting them to be happy for their sibling might be a

baby brother or sister. When that baby sets up residence

stretch. This is when a small gift for your toddler would

however, screaming and demanding attention, that same

be helpful.

toddler may become angry, whiny or clingy. Their sleep may be disturbed as they struggle to understand and accept

When baby and mom are settled at home, provide

this extra person that has entered their life.

opportunities for the older sibling to help with baby care. Show them how to gently wash baby, which will

Imagine the situation from a toddler’s perspective. If you’ve

help reinforce using gentle hands with their sibling.

been receiving full attention from all the grown-ups in your

Your toddler could also help with dressing the baby by

life, it would be frustrating to have something smaller and

choosing the outfit.

louder than you taking the spotlight.

Most of all, ensure each parent arranges special time alone There are a few things that parents can do to help ease

with the older child. Something as simple as playing or

the transition. Again, depending on the developmental

reading a favourite book together would be sufficient.

stage your child is in, involve them in the decision making

Whatever activity you choose, focus your attention on your

process. Ask questions like “what colour crib bedding

older child as much as you can.

should we buy for the baby?” or “what colour bibs do you think baby would like?”. Providing an opportunity to

Before you know it, those visions of your two

make a few decisions regarding the baby is a great way

beautiful children playing and laughing together will

for the older child to feel involved and begin to get excited

become a reality!

about meeting their sibling.

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preparing your child for a sibling PRESCHOOL

Get you r toddl er

involved

so they are about t excited he brothe ir new r or sis ter

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PRESCHOOL real life time management for new parents

I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date!

Real life time management for new parents Ahh... the elusive “time management” for new parents: how to get organized, stay organized, fit it all in and still walk out of the house not in your sweat pants.... Tough call if you ask me..

Jen Derzaph of Modern Planning - www.modernplanning.ca However, if you are able to shift your thinking

manage it unless everyone is on board and

All too often we get caught in the

out of these expectations and move into a

in support.

social media trap – the one where the

different mind set, your experience in managing time as a new parent may look different than the White Rabbit. Where to start? Simply....with the Three P’s of Parenting Time Management.

supportive parenting network is replaced

2. Plan it

with ugly judging expectations. So, if your

So now you know what is important for your family, it’s time to ensure you live to these

family has decided that having mom go to yoga every Tuesday, or that Dad orders in dinner on Sunday night is the best for your

1. Prioritize

values. If cooking is a big deal in your family

Running a family is just like running a

plan. Try grocery shopping only once a week

business. You need to have objectives, goals

with your meal plan in hand. Or, buy in bulk

and measurable outcomes. Essentially you

and stock up the freezer on an afternoon

need to develop your family dynamic plan.

that you’ve set aside as free space.

Take a moment to review your family

Yes, if you set aside time it will actually be

dynamic plan – what’s important to your

there for you. By planning your schedule

family? What currently works and what’s

according to your family dynamic plan you

going to change if you’re expecting a new

will see a dramatic shift in available time

baby to arrive?

in your life. Gone will be time wasters like

Love thy self new parent! This is a big

Facebook and The Bachelor because they are

one, perhaps not directly related to time

not a priority for your family.

management. At first glance.

3. Persevere

However, the biggest key to managing your

Essentially this looks like a vision board for your family. It includes everything from parenting styles, feeding/sleeping (and who does what, when), house management like cleaning, and at the top of the list: self care time.

Make sure your priorities resonate with the whole family, as you wont be able to

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like it is in mine, don’t let it fall out of your

you don’t spend every waking moment in they won’t suffer from malnutrition if you don’t bake homemade organic peanut butter bars each and every week. I promise.

As a final thought...

time is to be realistic with it. Sometimes, there really is not enough time in the day

family. It should be your family dynamic plan. Consider all your options, the support and want to bestow on your children and

Your children will not fail grade one if Gymboree class with them as a toddler. And

Use a system that works for you – it’s your

you have, the belief system that you have

family, than stick to it!

to accomplish all that you set out to. Take a moment to be realistic with your daily planning, goals and with your family.

implement the plan. Own that plan.

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real life time management for new parents PRESCHOOL

Toptimesavingtips...

•

Decide who does what... and stick to it!

•

Organize, organize, organize

•

Plan meals in advance - cook in bulk and stock up the freezer

•

Ask for help - you don’t have to do everything yourself.

•

Give everyone a job - delegate to family members and older kids

•

Think ahead to make the best use of the time you do have

•

Be ready to go - have a bag packed with essentials & keep it at the door

•

Hang a family wall calendar to keep track of everything

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LIFESTYLE be “in-the-know” about RESPs

Hey, moms and dads!

Be in the know about RESPs There’s no question that having kids demands a great deal of your time and effort. Your list of to-do’s just gets longer and longer (multiply that for every child you have).

by Harry de Haas

S

o it’s no wonder than some very

Education Savings Plan (RESP), the important

Our children mean the world to us. We want

important decisions don’t get

questions don’t always get asked.

them to succeed and lead happy prosperous lives... we want to help them achieve their

the attention they deserve. One such decision is about your

Here are some good questions to ask:

goals so that they can help their kids achieve

1.

Is my principal protected? At maturity,

theirs. This is a generational, future altering

and how you plan to save for it. If you

is there a possibility that the RESP will

investment.

live in BC, and if you believe in education

be worth less than what you put in and

for your kids after high school – there’s up

what the government put in? If you

Your child’s future education is one of the

to $10,400 in government grants available

can’t afford to lose the money, any risk

most important investments you will ever

for kids. Taking advantage of those grants

might be too much

make as parents, so be “in-the-know” about

child’s future post-secondary education

can give you a huge head start. We do want the kids to move out when they’re 18

2.

how will those fees impact the RESP

and you can’t assume that you’ll just come

Harry lives in Kelowna with his wife Denise and

over 18 years?

up with $30, $50, or $100K to send your kids off to school.

whatever it is you decide to do.

How much will you pay in fees and

3.

their 5 children.

How can you access and use the funds in the RESP at maturity?

When parents decide to take advantage of the grants for their kids by starting a Registered

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4.

What if your child does not go to post-secondary? What happens to the money?

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KABOOST is a compact and portable chair

GoldieBlox offers a much-needed female

the bra during or after the nursing period,

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Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat

$449.99

Foonf is Clek’s no-compromise convertible child seat -- with revolutionary safety technology, innovative convenience features, signature Rigid-LATCH installation and a narrow width profile --Foonf is the convertible child seat that actually makes a parent’s job easier!

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Resource directory Visit Okanagan4Kids.com for a comprehensive list of businesses for all your family needs!

Childcare

Bankhead Family Place

Education

Baby’s Best Chance

BrightPath Children’s Centres

Kelowna : 250.762.4476

Heritage Christian Preschool

www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca

Kelowna: 250.860.9788

E: bhfp@clubhousechildcare.com

Kelowna: 250.980.5604

West Kelowna: 250.452.6866 www.brightpathkids.com

Classes & Programs We Teach Swimming & Soccer Kelowna: 250.470.7496 www.weteachswimming.ca

C.A.T.C.H. Coalition www.catchcoalition.ca Central Okanagan Child Development Association Kelowna: 250.763.5100

www.kcc.net/preschool

Canada Food Guide www.healthcanada.gc.ca/

Family Entertainment

foodguide

Energyplex

Photographers

Kelowna: 250.765.4486 www.energyplex.ca

Sharla Pike Photography Kelowna: 250.212.2844

www.cocda.com

www.sharlapike.com

Cloth diapering

Health & Wellness

Kelowna Community Resources

Kare Physiotherapy

Tidy Tushees Diaper Service

www.kcr.ca

Kelowna: 250.717.7701 www.karephysio.com

Prenatal & Postnatal Services

Kelowna: 250.762.3914

BC Nurse Line 24/7

Okanagan: 250.215.3125

www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca

Call: 1.866.215.4700

www.blissfulbabyplanning.com

Kelowna & Penticton: 250.870.4106 www.tidytushees.ca

Community Organizations Okanagan Regional Library www.orl.bc.ca The Bridge Youth & Family Services Kelowna: 250.763.0456 www.thebridgeservices.ca Welcome Wagon Call: 1.866.856.8442 www.welcomewagon.ca

Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs

YMCA of Okanagan

www.bchealthyguide.org

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Birth Kelowna

Kelowna: 250.491.9622

Interior Health

Kelowna: 250.215.4812

www.ymcaokanagan.ca

Web: www.interiorhealth.ca

www.birthkelowna.com

Dentists

www.healthypregnancy.gc.ca

Mission Creek Dental

Legal Services

Kelowna: 250.869.4138

Wyper Law

www.missioncreekdental.com

Kelowna: 250.212.8315

ToothZone Kids Dental Centre Kelowna: 778.484.KIDS (5437) www.toothzonekids.com

Web: law.wyper.ca

Nutrition Information Better Together BC www.bettertogetherbc.com

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Postpartum Depression Awareness Project www.ppda.ca

Shopping Chicken Little Childhood Outfitters Vernon: 250.549.1221 www.chickenlittle.ca

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