Postpartum Planning for New and Expectant Parents (live/online)

All pregnancy HUB participants, pregnant or newly parenting are invited to join Hayley, RN for this virtual prenatal class on what to expect during the first 6 weeks postpartum.

Topics covered will include:

• What is the postpartum period

• What happens to your body during the postpartum period

• How to take care of yourself during the postpartum period

• Recovering at home from vaginal birth

• Recovering at home from caesarean birth

• Coping with emotions

• Management of common postpartum challenges

Facilitator: 

Hayley Bentley, RN. (she/her) 

Hayley is a Registered Nurse with a background in working with infants, children, and families since she graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2015. Hayley has grown up on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc where she is grateful to work, play and raise her own family.
As a Registered Nurse and mother of 5, Hayley recognizes the importance of building a strong supportive network for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Hayley is dedicated to providing families with evidence-based information and passionate about increasing the self-efficacy of perinatal people to make informed decisions. With many years experience as a public health nurse, Hayley has demonstrated skills in building strong therapeutic relationships, which support each individual’s and families' unique needs. Hayley is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment that fosters growth and confidence. Hayley recognizes that everyone has a unique experience with pregnancy, postpartum, and/or the early parenting stages. Hayley’s passion for perinatal education come from her own personal birth experiences and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to support HUB participants.
Outside of her role at The Pregnancy HUB, Hayley enjoys shuttling her kids back and forth to activities, spending time outdoors, watching her children play sports and running.