Services

New!!!  Abdominal Rehabilitation for Diastasis Recti

Do you suffer from “Mummy Tummy” syndrome? Are people asking you when you are due several months after delivering your baby? Have you been told by your doctor that you have a separation but there is nothing to be done other than surgery? Are you concerned that you may have a hernia?

Diastasis Recti affects the majority of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Some experts will have us believe that we have no control over this condition and that we must just accept that our abs will never be the same. This is 100% untrue.

With the research based Tupler Technique, no matter when your separation occured, it can be fixed with hard work and dedication. Safe and effective exercises that encourage the muscles to come back together without surgery and a painful recovery.

Personal Training and  Nutrition Via Skype!

Who knew personal training and nutrition could be so easy, convenient and affordable at the same time! Get one-on-one attention, guidance and expertise from your very own personal trainer and nutritionist via Skype! Oprah loves the functionality of this wonderful service that enables you to contact almost anyone anywhere and all you need is a webcam.

Personal Training

Exercise during pregnancy and postpartum is an integral part of ensuring the healthiest outcome for both you and your baby. Recent studies have shown countless advantages such as maintaining cardiovascular health and strength; reducing pregnancy related health risks; higher apgar tests; and reducing the incidence of postpartum depression. Though these are only a few, the positive affects are endless and we feel passionate about not only helping women but educating them.

Core Expectations offers cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and core conditioning to help maintain a healthy pregnancy and return to your pre-pregnancy weight. Safe and effective exercise programs are compiled based on the individuals needs, goals and capabilities. Each woman and pregnancy is unique in their own way; so should be their exercise routine.

Nutrition

Core Expectations offers nutritional counseling for pregnant and postpartum women. Dieting is never a good option, especially during the postnatal phase. Did you know that nursing mothers need an additional 500 calories per day just for milk production? We can help to guide you towards the right choices with clean whole foods that maintain energy levels, provide proper nutrition for both you and baby and assist in healthy steady weight loss.

Our nutritionists offer a variety of services such a holistic nutrition focusing on individual biochemical makeups, mainstream nutrition for macronutrient breakdowns (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and hard core nutrition for losing those stubborn last 10 lbs. We set up individual meal plans based on your specific body type, metabolic factors and whether or not you are a nursing mother.

Exercise and nutrition work hand in hand. Although cardiovascualr and strength training help to improve heart, muscle and bone health, approxomately 80-85% of overall weight loss is due to proper eating habits. You can not receive the full benefits of one without the other.

Chiropractic & Massage

As each women is different and unique, so is each pregnancy. Even for the same woman, one pregnancy can have varrying differences from the other. You may have had one pregnancy with no complications or discomforts whatso ever, just to have your next one make up for it. Pregnancy is an amazing journey, but can reek havoc on your body if you don’t stay on top of things.

Sciatica, low back pain, hip discomfort and muscle spasms are just a few ailments that many women suffer from during their pregnancy. Core Expectations now offers chiropractic and massage therapy to help correct, restore and relieve many of these conditions so you can better manage your days without pain. Our experts will come right to your door to ensure a relaxed atmosphere and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Doula Services

We are pleased annouce that we now offer Doula services to make your journey into motherhood even more manageable.

Holistic Doula Care Treatment:

• 2 Prenatal Visits
• 1 Reiki Treatment - Energy healing using Chi to strengthen a woman’s energy system
• Hypno Birthing - Self hypnosis, guided imagery, affirmations and visualizations
• Birth Planning - Formulating a birthing plan
• Labour Coaching - Rehearsal for labour, physical comfort measures, massage, position changes
• 1 Postpartum Visit - Newborn care instruction and breast-feeding support (additional visits available upon request with applicable fees)
• Unlimited prenatal and postpartum phone and email support
• Available 24 hours a day 2 weeks before and after your estimated delivery date

Postpartum Services

• Care of the new mother, such as helping with discomforts following birth and assistance with breast- feeding
• Guidance with infant care
• Household maintenance, such as light housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Child Care for the new infant while mom rests
• Sibling support
• Overnight support
• Twins/multiples support

Creative Services (additional fees )

• Belly Casting & painting
• Birth Stories 
• Photo/video diary of labour & delivery