Next TPG Meeting - 05/29

Speaker: Laura Gainche Ph.D. Time & date: Thursday, 29th of May 2025 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, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 05/15

Speaker: Brett Iimura Time & date: Thursday, 15th of May 2025 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, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)