难产康复座谈会

[Ottawa Midwife]

Difficult Birth Healing Circle

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On Saturday, June27th 2009, I will be facilitating a "Difficult Birth Healing Circle" in Ottawa. This circle is suitable for women who planned on having a normal, vaginal birth but who were left feeling traumatized, angry, frustrated, sad and/or confused about the vaginal birth they did experience. Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint why we feel the way we do about our births. No matter how big or how small the perceived trauma is, if you are feeling negative about your birth (or know someone who is) this is the circle for you.​

It is my intention to provide a safe place for women to share their stories, begin healing, remove emotional scars and celebrate themselves as birthing women. By use of visualization techniques and symbolism, participants will find common ground and support while sharing their own unique birth stories in an environment that is supportive and understanding. Of course, space is very limited as these types of circles are very intimate and in depth so numbers need to be kept small. I plan to run several circles throughout the year to ensure that everyone has the chance to participate. A maximum of 3 women (plus facilitator) will make up each circle.​

It is important that participants are at least 6 months postpartum. We know that many emotions lie dormant before this time and you may not get what you need out of this type of experience if you are still in the earlier postpartum months. This is a women only event and so we ask that childcare arrangements be made. This will be a very emotional and vulnerable time for many of the participants and so it is best that the circle be uninterrupted.​

The fee for this circle will be by donation (not obligatory). After the circle there will be a quiet social time and debriefing before it is time to go home. Those interested or those with questions can contact me directly by email at mothernurture@sympatico.ca or by phone at 613-646-9912 for more information.​

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Sincerely;​

Julie Keon CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)​

Mother Nurture Childbirth Services​