Nurturing the Mother

Join Cayley Benjamin from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday June 5th at 11am PST and join the conversation.

Cayley is matrescence educator, educating mothers and health care practitioners on matrescense. Listen in as Cayley shares about matrescence and what she is doing to put it on the map for every mother and practitioner supporting mothers.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Cayley or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

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Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

✨ The short answer:
Wait until your incision is fully closed, the scab has fallen off, or you’ve been cleared by your care provider (typically around 6–8 weeks).

Here’s why:

In the early stages of healing, your body is still closing and stabilizing the tissue.
Introducing movement too soon can irritate the area or disrupt that process.

Once healing has progressed, gentle, progressive scar work can support:

💟 improved tissue mobility
💟 reduced tightness or pulling
💟 better overall comfort through your abdomen and core

Inside my Cesarean Recovery Guide, I walk you through exactly how to approach this safely and step by step—so you’re not left guessing.

👉 Save this for later, especially if a c-section may be part of your birth story

☕️ Nurturing Talks ☀️ Here’s who I’m chatting with this month!

Join us live on Instagram as I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Fridays at 11am PST

June 5th - Cayley Benjamin - Matrescence Educator from

June 12th - Dr. Emily McManus - Pregnancy, Baby and Family Chiropractor from

June 19th - Sarah Labou - Babywearing Educator from

June 26th - Jae Day - Full Spectrum Doula from

So come join us 💕 We can’t wait to have you.

Nurturing Talks will take a summer break and return in September. If you would like to join for a fall talk, send me a DM. I would love to have you.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a C-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related

✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

Today I came across a video from a large influencer in their perinatal space (whom I love by the way!) and it had me thinking…

Do you know that scar work is for everyone? Weeks or decades postpartum? Cesarean sections are my cup of tea, but this also translates to breast tissue scars and scars on other parts of the body too!

The goal is the same: recover, restore, regain confidence and function.

It’s never too late to begin scar work. If you’re not sure where to start my at home DIY program The Cesarean Recovery Guide is calling your name.

🔔We are ONE WEEK away from the last cohort until this fall! 🔔

Do you support clients during pregnancy and postpartum? Are you confident in supporting them to prepare for and recover from a cesarean?

If not, Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Healthcare Professionals is for you.

Cesarean births make up over 1 in 3 births in Canada, and most are unplanned. That means thousands of people are recovering from major abdominal surgery while learning how to care for a newborn—often with very little support for their own healing.

That’s where you come in.

Join me for a two-day, online training designed for health care professionals who want to show up more fully for this often-overlooked population.

🗓 June 7 & 8, 2026 VIA ZOOM
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM PST

🗓 June 22, 2026 VIA ZOOM
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST
Integration + Q&A

What you’ll get:
• 2 live teaching days
• Ongoing support inside a private WhatsApp group for the duration of the course
• Real-time integration and case discussion
• Final session to bring it into your practice and services

💳 Investment: $399 + tax

✨ Want to join a room full of heart-led professionals learning this work together? DM me or email [email protected] for details and registration.

Let’s nurture the nurturers. Let’s change the standard of care.

Join Dr. Michelle from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday May 29th at 11am PST and join the conversation.

Dr. Michelle is a pregnancy and pediatric chiropractor. Listen in as Dr. Michelle shares how a chiropractor can provide support during pregnancy, postpartum, and for infants.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Dr. Michelle or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.



Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

In British Columbia, 41% of births are cesarean. And more than half of those are unplanned. Across Canada, that's 1 in 3 mamas.

Which means there is a very real chance with the current situation that your birth story may look different than you pictured

But here is what I want you to know: preparing for a c-section on a birth plan WITH your vaginal birth plan too does not mean you are giving up on your vaginal birth goals. It does not mean you are expecting the worst. It means you are taking care of yourself, no matter what happens in that delivery room.

You are not manifesting a cesarean by reading about it. You are just being the informed, empowered mama that you already are. 🌿

Think of it like packing an umbrella. You are hoping for sunshine. But if the rain comes, you will be so glad you were ready.

Knowing your preferences ahead of time, understanding what recovery might look like, and having a support team in place can make a world of difference. Not just physically, but emotionally too.

Save this for later and share it with an expecting mama who needs to hear it. ✨

Do you support clients during pregnancy and postpartum? Are you confident in supporting them to prepare for and recover from a cesarean?

If not, Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Healthcare Professionals is for you.

We are almost two weeks away from the June cohort and space is still available for you to join.

Cesarean births make up over 1 in 3 births in Canada, and most are unplanned. That means thousands of people are recovering from major abdominal surgery while learning how to care for a newborn—often with very little support for their own healing.

That’s where you come in.

Join me for a two-day, online training designed for health care professionals who want to show up more fully for this often-overlooked population.

🗓 June 7 & 8, 2026 VIA ZOOM
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM PST

🗓 June 22, 2026 VIA ZOOM
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST
Integration + Q&A

What you’ll get:
• 2 live teaching days
• Ongoing support inside a private WhatsApp group for the duration of the course
• Real-time integration and case discussion
• Final session to bring it into your practice and services

💳 Investment: $399 + tax

✨ Want to join a room full of heart-led professionals learning this work together? DM me or email [email protected] for details and registration.

Let’s nurture the nurturers. Let’s change the standard of care.