On this page you will find additional resources that can complement your HypnoBirthing® experience. These are all people that I personally know and think deliver excellent prenatal/birthing/postnatal support and services.

NATUROPATHIC:
Dr. Shawna Darou offers an excellent Conception Care program for women who already pregnant or have just become pregnant. For me this was a wonderful complement to my family doctor. Shawna specializes in every aspect of women’s health and motherhood – and she’s wonderful to work with.
www.womenshealthclinic.ca

MASSAGE:
What expecting Mom doesn’t need massage! Cindy McNeely, RMT, has extensive training in the pregnancy and birthing area, and has provided perinatal professional development workshops for R.M.T.’s and students since 1995. It’s not uncommon to fall asleep on her table during the massage because of how she melts the strain on muscles that are being well-used to support you before and after your birth.
www.400duponttherapy.ca/cindymcneely.html

DOULAS:
If you are looking for extra support at the time of your birthing, and excellent post-natal support as you bond with your newborn, both *Karen McWilliam and **Kara Lister are excellent choices. They are committed to empowering mothers and families.
www.transitionings.ca
*Karen also teaches HypnoBirthing® and was my teacher – and she’s fantastic. She offers HB classes (and Pre-Natal Yoga) on other days of the week if that works better for you.

www.karalister.com
**Kara also does Mother and Baby massage.

RECIPES:
*I’ve added the famous chocolate cake due to several requests by my parents!!!

BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE CAKE: (a.k.a. PREGNANT CAKE)

Ingredients:
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 2 cups white sugar (I use half)
* 2 eggs
* 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch cocoa is best)
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I add a dash of cinnamon)
* 1 cup boiling water
* 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and baking soda. Set aside in a warm place.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended. Stir in the boiling water, then gradually beat in the flour. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.