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Youth Pregnancy Course

Preparing Expectant Nunavummiut for Motherhood

Through this online course developed specifically for young, pregnant Nunavummiut, expectant mothers and their partners will learn many aspects of both traditional and modern pregnancy. By the end of these seven modules, you will have all of the knowledge needed to get through your pregnancy and deliver a beautiful baby! Work through each module at your own pace and connect with your instructor if you have any questions!

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Course Progress

Course Contents

So You Are Pregnant, Eh?

Lesson 1: Pre-Quiz
Lesson 2: Welcome & Introductions
Lesson 3: Qulliq Lighting
Lesson 4: Pregnancy Overview
Lesson 5: Healthy Pregnancy & Exercise
Lesson 6: Healthy Eating
Lesson 7: Food Tracking
Lesson 8: Pregnancy Journaling

What? Birth Doesn’t Need to Be Scary?!

Lesson 9: What is Your Birth Plan?
Lesson 10: Fear vs. Pain
Lesson 11: B.R.A.I.N. Exercise
Lesson 12: Using Your B.R.A.I.N. & Informed Consent
Lesson 13: Staying Healthy & Low Stress 
Lesson 14: Pain vs. Suffering
Lesson 15: Fear, Tension & Pain Cycle
Lesson 16: Holding Space & Self-Advocacy 
Lesson 17: Pregnancy Journaling

Wow! Traditional Midwives Really Knew What They Were Talking About!

Lesson 18: Traditional & Modern Birthing Methods
Lesson 19: Comfort Measures
Lesson 20: Stages of Labour
Lesson 21: Labour Positions
Lesson 22: Breathing Methods
Lesson 23: Risk Factors
Lesson 24: Early Labour at Home
Lesson 25: Pregnancy Journaling

I’m Feeling Everything! What’s That For?!

Lesson 26: Hormones and Fear in Labour
Lesson 27: STIs & Sexual Health
Lesson 28: Hospital Tests & Interventions
Lesson 29: Questions & Answers From Your Doctors
Lesson 30: Optional Hospital Tour
Lesson 31: Pregnancy Journaling

So THAT’s Where the Milk Comes From!

Lesson 32: Breastfeeding & Alternative Options
Lesson 33: Newborn Care
Lesson 34: Baby Massaging
Lesson 35: Infant Sleep, Safe Sleep and Risk Factors
Lesson 36: Pregnancy Journaling

Huh?! I Thought There Were Only 3 Trimesters!

Lesson 37: Postanal Period
Lesson 38: The “4th Trimester”
Lesson 39: Post-Partum Depression
Lesson 40: Baby Wearing
Lesson 41: Pregnancy Journaling

Birth of a Parent

Lesson 42: You Got This!
Lesson 43: Congratulations!

Course Instructor

Rhoda & Megan Rhoda & Megan Instructors

Megan, a certified Doula born and raised in Nunavut, and Rhoda, an elder with many years of birthing assistance as well as a wealth of traditional birthing knowledge, are both passionate about all things perinatal! They want your pregnancy to be as positive of an experience as possible and believe knowledge is the key to ensuring this happens!

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