Prenatal Courses

Prepare your body & mind for pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period!

​Do you know how to do Kegels?
Do you know if you can run during pregnancy?
Can sexual intercourse with penetration hurt the baby ?
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If you are worried about the birth of your baby: come and chat with us!
Our prenatal workshops are offered in a friendly atmosphere, without judgements and presented by dynamic hosts expert in pelvic floor physiotherapy and sexology.

Dates: January/February 2023 and April/May 2023 (On Saturdays, to be announced).
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Duration: 2h30 each workshop *Can vary depending the number of participants

​Price: $250+tx/Package of 3 in-clinic sessions
*Contact us for more pricing options
​**Possibility to schedule private workshops giving you flexibility with your schedules, possible in  French and English
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Language: French (you may ask questions in English)

Location: Active Solution Physiotherapy Monk 

Physiology and anatomy of the body


  •  The body changes associated with pregnancy and solutions to help you cope
  • Sex during pregnancy: myths and benefits
  •  What exercises can I do?
  •  Pain: is it normal during pregnancy? What to do? Who to consult?
  • How to start preparing your perineum
  • Sexology and physiotherapy: how can we help you?
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Childbirth


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  • Reflection on your birth wishes: the birth plan
  • Labor and delivery: the processes
  •  Who can help me during labor?  The great role of the partner
  • Pain management: exercises, positions and breathing
  • Medical interventions
  • Physiological push and obstetric push
  • The ‘Belly Birth’ cesarean section, planned or not
  • Welcoming baby​
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Postpartum


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  • What happens just after birth? 
  • Preparation for the postpartum period and the 4th trimester
  • Prevention of postpartum difficulties
  • The importance of support
  • Body changes:  what will my body be like?
  • How long after the birth should I wait until I start exercising?
  • When can I start running?
  • Will penetration be painful after delivery?
  • Myths and realities about the postpartum period​
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About our presenters:


Laetitia, an expert in perineal physiotherapy, is passionate about female health and will be able to answer your questions about the many physical changes that can occur during pregnancy and postpartum. Our Sex Therapist, Shanie, is also a Doula (birth and perinatal bereavement counsellor). She specializes in perinatality and early childhood.

Shanie is committed to informing and supporting parents while they navigate this new phase of life and to help break the many taboos related to the psychosexual development of young children. She will be able to address your questions regarding the emotional and intimate changes that accompany pregnancy and the postpartum period.

​Take control of your health and start feeling better TODAY!

Call (514)767-6858 to reach Verdun & (514)769-6789 to reach Monk!​
If you have any questions about our prenatal workshops, please do not hesitate to contact us by filling out this form.