Pregnancy &
Prenatal Care
At PUSH we believe that pregnancy may just be one of the most exciting and special times of your life. Along with the overwhelming emotions, the changes to your body and the growing baby inside you, comes a lot of decision making, routine testing and build up as you prepare for birth.
Education is an important part of supporting a healthy pregnancy. From what to expect as each milestone approaches, to managing symptoms, understanding complications, and how to best prepare for birth, we have got you covered. We are here to provide you with all of the realities and evidence-based information to help you feel informed and confident on your pregnancy journey.
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The PUSH Prenatal Program
The Ultimate curated guide for expectant parents
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Physical changes during pregnancy
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Perinatal Nutrition
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The different stages involved in labour
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Preparing for the hospital
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Managing pain
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Preparing for alternative outcomes
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Post-partum recovery
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Breastfeeding and pumping
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Care and safety of your baby
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Infant illness and CPR
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And a lot more...
Topics include
Are you ready for the most comprehensive and personalized prenatal course provided by healthcare professionals?
The PUSH Prenatal Program is a comprehensive course designed to revolutionize what prenatal education looks like, the subjects it covers, and how it should make you as an expectant or new parent feel – empowered and prepared, with no topic uncovered.
Our unique approach combines information-packed videos you can watch (and re-watch) on your own time, a downloadable resource pack with extra tools and handouts, and 6 one-on-one check-ins with a dedicated perinatal nurse (Ontario residents only).
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The Phased Videos cover your first, second, third trimester, labour and delivery, the first 6 weeks with your baby, and newborn & infant care. It includes everything from the basics, to topics that women are dying to know, and that aren’t talked about enough; all while preparing you for a whole bunch of what ifs.
The Check-Ins are your opportunity to follow-up with a dedicated PUSH Prenatal Nurse 6 times throughout your journey. You can discuss individualized pregnancy progress, ask questions specific to your needs, practice skills with your partner and be assured that there is always someone to turn to as a first point of contact with any inquiry that arises during your pregnancy and as you embark into parenthood.
How we can help
The PUSH Prenatal Crash- Course
Are you working full-time or busy preparing for your bundle of joy, or simply too close to your due date to be hunkering down for hours? Our popular PUSH Prenatal Crash Course teaches expectant mamas like you the most important things you should know as quickly as possible, in this 4 hour online private course with our prenatal nurse!
Nutrition Consultations
There are many physical changes happening in your body during pregnancy in order to support your growing baby. These physiological changes require extra energy and nutrients– which is why having a balanced diet during pregnancy is so important. Ensuring that your diet is balanced with the right foods can help you to have a healthy pregnancy by:
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​Supporting fetal growth and development
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Managing pregnancy related symptoms
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Reducing the risk of foodborne illness
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Maintaining or improving your energy
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Helping you to feel your best overall
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Our registered dietitian is here to help you understand your unique prenatal nutrition needs and support you throughout your pregnancy.
Prenatal Nutrition Courses
Course 1 - Preparing for the PUSH - Healthy Eating to Support Your Pregnancy
What you will learn:
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How your nutrition needs change in pregnancy
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Nutrients to focus on for your baby’s development
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Strategies to meet your prenatal nutrition needs, including how to balance your meals
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What to look for in a prenatal supplement
Course 2 - Have a Safe PUSH - Food Safety for Pregnancy
What you will learn:
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Why food safety is important in pregnancy
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How to apply food safety in your home
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What foods to avoid in pregnancy
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Alternative food options to make sure you’re meeting your nutritional needs
Course 3 - Managing the PUSH - Nutrition Strategies for Pregnancy Symptoms
What you will learn:
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Nutrition strategies to manage common pregnancy symptoms, including: nausea, heartburn, fatigue, constipation
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How to meet your nutrient requirements while managing these symptoms
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Ways to improve how you feel throughout your pregnancy