Sessions Overview
Transitioning from "Couple" to "Family"
​Michelle Dumois
And baby makes three! Couples sometimes find that adding a new little person to the mix changes the dynamic of their relationship. In this session, Michelle Dumois of Prospect Cottage Therapies will share strategies for keeping a relationship strong and easing into the new role of "family."
​
Birthing Options Q&A
Jean Lessard, Elizabeth O'Shea, Donna Lofton
​
Ever wonder what a giving birth at home is really all about? Or maybe you're planning a hospital birth but you'd like to know what to expect? Whatever your birthing questions may be, our panel of experts can help!
In this moderated session, participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions about birth and hear responses from an obstetrician, a certified professional midwife, and a certified nurse midwife, all with decades of experience delivering babies in a variety of settings.
Compassionate Parenting
Robin O'Brien
​
​Are you longing for cooperation with your children and in your home? Are you dreaming of peaceful bedtimes and delightful play dates? Are you hoping for communication and connection with your teen? Maybe you are wanting to connect with your partner...
​
This session will feature an overview of parenting with compassion. The information presented is based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication as created by Marshall Rosenberg. The presentation will be a fast-paced sampling of what compassion and nonviolent communication can bring to the parenting paradigm.
​
What It Means to Give Informed Consent
Donna Lofton
​
​You've probably heard the phrase "informed consent," but do you know what it truly means? If you require medications, interventions, or anesthesia during the course of your labor and delivery, you'll be asked to sign papers stating that you understand the risks associated with the procedure or drug. If you really ​don't understand the risks, are you truly giving consent? Find out why it is so important to understand what you are agreeing to.
