Bump to Baby: The 3rd Trimester

Join us for an informative workshop with 3 expert-led sessions and connect with other international moms-to-be living in Israel 💫

After the success of the first Bump to Baby Workshop, we’re back with round 2! 

Are you expecting and navigating the complexities of pregnancy in Israel?Navigating pregnancy is challenging enough, but doing it in a new country with language barriers and unfamiliar systems can be overwhelming.

Whether you’re unsure where to find reliable information regarding birth and what follows, don’t know what to expect from the medical system, or simply want to connect with other expecting mothers, we’ve designed this workshop just for you!

Join us for Bump to Baby, an empowering event designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your birth and the first few days/weeks following it. In this workshop, we've gathered a group of experts ready to share their insights and practical advice on all aspects of childbirth and early motherhood. You’ll leave feeling knowledgeable, supported, and ready to embark on this incredible journey.

✨ Our speakers:

• Birth Doula: Laura Binyamin

• Certified Lactation Counselor: Deb Rabinsky

• Nurse-Midwife in Ichilov High-Risk Department: Sandrine Azriel
  

✨ What to expect:

• Gain Confidence and Clarity: Understand the different stages of labor and learn practical activities and techniques to manage pain, ensuring you feel ready and empowered for your birth experience.

• Prepare for Breastfeeding: Get to know the fundamentals of breastfeeding from a seasoned counselor and receive practical techniques to ensure a smooth start from day one.

• Navigating the end of your Pregnancy in Israel: Understand what to expect in the final weeks of pregnancy, the frequency and purpose of all check-ups, the labor and delivery process in the hospital, the roles of midwives, nurses, and doulas, how to advocate for your birth preferences, essential newborn procedures, and more!

• Join a Supportive Community: Connect with other moms-to-be and meet with experts who can potentially support you along the way.

✨ What each session is about: 👉 Navigating maternity care and birth in Israel

We’ll cover what to expect in the final weeks of pregnancy, the frequency and purpose of check-ups, the labor and delivery process in the hospital, how to advocate for your birth preferences, the post-delivery processes, essential newborn procedures, and more!

👉 Beyond the delivery room: How a doula supports you

We’ll cover the benefits of having a doula, the doula’s role throughout labor and delivery, comfort techniques during labor, the kind of postpartum support a doula provides, and what to think about for your birth plan.

👉 Lactation 101: What Every New Parent Should Know

This in-depth lactation session will guide you through the essentials for a confident start. We’ll cover what to expect in the first 24 hours, how to ensure a good milk supply, positioning and latch, understanding your baby’s needs, common challenges and solutions, and an overview pumps and pumping.