A fundraising charity event to be held at Forresters Beach on March 10 will raise many for displaced women and children in Gaza.
The Mindful Pregnancy Workshop has been organised by Bateau Bay local, meditation therapist Epiphany Mason, who wanted to do something for those mothers and babies “on the other side of the world”.
“I am really passionate about helping other women,” she said.
The event will be co-hosted by Claire Dunn from Luna Physiotherapy and Rhiannon James from Rhiannon James Doula.
“The event has been thoughtfully designed to empower expecting mothers with valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the beautiful yet sometimes challenging experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum mindfully,” Mason said.
“It doesn’t matter where you are in pregnancy, it will help prepare for birth and postpartum.”
The expert guest speakers will include a women’s health physiotherapist who will show participants simple and safe movements to support mum and bub, a postpartum doula to help make a plan for the fourth trimester offering expert advice to prepare for breastfeeding and a meditation therapist to prepare the mind for the journey ahead with specialised mindfulness techniques.
The event is donation based with all proceeds dedicated to supporting displaced women and children affected by the escalation of violence in Gaza.
“Around 1.7 million people in the Gaza strip are estimated to have been internally displaced – half of them children,” Mason said.
“They do not have enough access to water, food, fuel or medicine.
“Their homes have been destroyed; their families torn apart.
“By participating in this workshop, not only will you gain valuable knowledge and support for your pregnancy and postpartum journey, but you will also contribute to a meaningful cause, making a positive impact on other mothers’ and children’s lives.”
The event is on March 10 between 10am and 11.30am at The Landing Space, 4/33 Forresters Beach Rd, Forresters Beach.
Morning tea will be provided.