Next TPG Meeting 07/25

Speaker: Helen Zhang Time & date: Thursday, 25th of July 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: The Benefits of Pilates for a Healthy and Comfortable Pregnancy Info: Helen is a Movement and Pilates Educator, the founder of My Body My Pilates Studio and a specialist of Pre & Post Natal Care; scoliosis, spine health, post injury rehab and special population. For more information, please check out her website: https://www.mybodymypilates.com/pilates-educator-helen-zhang Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot)

Next TPG Meeting 07/11

Speaker: Laura Gainche Ph.D. Time & date: Thursday, 11th of July 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: From Womb to Bloom: Understanding Your Baby's Sleep Journey Info: Explore your baby's sleep journey with a neuroscientist and sleep expert. Learn about optimal sleep environments, first-year sleep patterns, and various sleep approaches. Understand circadian rhythm development and debunk common sleep myths. Gain evidence-based insights to make informed decisions tailored to your family's unique needs. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot)

Next TPG Meeting 06/27

Speaker: Brett Iimura Time & date: Thursday, 27th of June 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: birth intervention rates in Japan Info: Brett Iimura, the director of Childbirth Education Center (CEC), has taught continuously in Japan since 1996, including having expanded to online classes 10 years ago, way before Covid! Having taught over 2000 couples from more than 75 countries to date, she has collected data on women's experiences of birth in Japan, including the fact that women in her classes have had approximately half the rate of episiotomy as is typically seen in Japan. We will briefly discuss rates of interventions in Japan and strategies for navigating the system to find the support needed for the kind of birth you are looking for. We will then have an open discussion time for any and all questions birth related! Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot)

Next TPG Meeting 06/13

Speaker: Zoe Brown Time & date: Thursday, 13th of June 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Nutrition and postpartum preparation Info: I qualified as a Nutritionist after completing my Masters in 2021. I have been practicing for three years, working exclusively with women; those preparing for pregnancy, those who are pregnant and postpartum. I'm passionate about postpartum as it often gets forgotten, but it's so essential. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot)

Next TPG Meeting 05/30

Next TPG Meeting Time & Date: 11am - 12pm on May 30th Speaker: Victoria Lindsay, MS, RD Topic: Supplements & Important Nutrients During Pregnancy: Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Your Diet Info: Join registered dietitian Victoria Lindsay for a discussion about the role of several key nutrients during pregnancy, and easy ways to ensure you get enough in your diet. We will also talk about proper supplementation during pregnancy and discuss who may need supplements and how to take them safely. If you are interested in nutrition and want to know how to optimize your diet in an evidenced-based and achievable way, then this presentation is for you! Meeting details have been sent to active members. Please contact tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com for details and Zoom link Thanks, Stephanie & Heike

Next TPG Meeting 05/16

Next TPG Meeting Time & Date: 11am - 12pm on May 16th Speaker: Hiroshi Yamada Topics: Pregnancy from a chiropractic perspective based on clinical experience Meeting details have been sent to active members. Please contact tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com for details.

Next TPG Meeting 10/12

Hello Everyone,

Please find the next TPG Meeting details below. Please consider this an opportunity to gain knowledge on being happily pregnant in Tokyo and keep up the legacy of our wonderful group. We look forward to your active participation.

Speaker:
Emma Foxall-Chauhan from Urban Heroes - a great community to stay active and healthy during pregnancy and for getting back into shape after giving birth
Date & Time:
Thursday, 12th of October 2023 at 11am

Location:
Zoom Meeting

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com


Best, Stephanie, Maike, Grace TPG Coordinators

Next TPG Meeting 9/28

Hello Everyone,

Please find the next TPG Meeting details below. Please consider this an opportunity to gain knowledge on being happily pregnant in Tokyo and keep up the legacy of our wonderful group. We look forward to your active participation.

Speaker:
Hiroshi Yamada, chiropractor at Suto Healing Center: "Pregnancy and post pregnancy from chiropractic perspective"
Date & Time:
Thursday, 28th of September 2023 at 11am

Location:
Zoom Meeting

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com


Best, Stephanie, Maike, Grace TPG Coordinators

Next TPG Meeting 9/14

Hello Everyone,

Please find the next TPG Meeting details below. Please consider this an opportunity to gain knowledge on being happily pregnant in Tokyo and keep up the legacy of our wonderful group. We look forward to your active participation.

Speaker:
Zoe Reape: An introduction to prenatal nutrition, with talking points on supplementation, plant-based eating during pregnancy, and Question/Answer
Date & Time:
Thursday, 14th of September 2023 at 11am

Location:
Zoom Meeting

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com


Best, Stephanie, Maike, Grace TPG Coordinators

Next TPG Meeting 8/31

Hello Everyone,

Please find the next TPG Meeting details below. Please consider this an opportunity to gain knowledge on being happily pregnant in Tokyo and keep up the legacy of our wonderful group. We look forward to your active participation.

Speaker:
Helen Zhang: "How Pilates can help for pregnancy and after birth"
Date & Time:
Thursday, 31st of August 2023 at 11am

Location:
Zoom Meeting

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com


Best, Stephanie, Maike, Grace TPG Coordinators