Bump to Baby Workshop

Join us for an informative workshop with expert-led sessions and connect with other international moms-to-be living in Israel 💫

After the success of the Bump to Baby Workshops in Tel Aviv, we’re coming to Jerusalem!  Are you expecting and navigating the complexities of pregnancy in Israel? Navigating pregnancy is challenging enough, but doing it in a new country with language barriers and unfamiliar systems can be overwhelming.

Whether you’re unsure where to find reliable information regarding birth and what follows, don’t know what to expect from the medical system, or simply want to connect with other expecting mothers, we’ve designed this workshop just for you!

Join us for Bump to Baby, an empowering event designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your birth and the first few days/weeks following it. In this workshop, we’ve gathered a group of experts ready to share their insights and practical advice on all aspects of childbirth and early motherhood. You’ll leave feeling knowledgeable, supported, and ready to embark on this incredible journey.

✨ What to expect:

• Gain confidence and clarity: Understand the different stages of labor and learn practical activities and techniques to manage pain, ensuring you feel ready and empowered for your birth experience.

• Prepare for breastfeeding: Get to know the fundamentals of breastfeeding from a seasoned counselor and receive practical techniques to ensure a smooth start from day one.

• Navigating the end of your pregnancy in Israel: Understand what to expect in the final weeks of pregnancy, the frequency and purpose of all check-ups, the labor and delivery process in the hospital, the roles of midwives, nurses, and doulas, how to advocate for your birth preferences, essential newborn procedures, and more!

• Join a supportive community: Connect with other moms-to-be and meet with experts who can potentially support you along the way.

✨ What each session is about:

👉 Navigating maternity care and birth in Israel

We’ll cover what to expect in the final weeks of pregnancy, the frequency and purpose of check-ups, the labor and delivery process in the hospital, how to advocate for your birth preferences, the post-delivery processes, essential newborn procedures, and more!

👉 Lactation 101: What every new parent should know

This in-depth lactation session will guide you through the essentials for a confident start. We’ll cover what to expect in the first 24 hours, how to ensure a good milk supply, positioning and latch, understanding your baby’s needs, common challenges and solutions, and an overview of pumps and pumping.

👉 Smooth transition: Navigating your first weeks with confidence

Bringing your baby home is just the beginning! In this session, we’ll cover everything you need to think about after birth in Israel, what happens at Tipat Halav, which medical tests to schedule for your newborn, how maternity leave works, and even how to set up a savings account for your child. Get practical, clear guidance so you can feel confident and prepared for this new chapter.

❤️ This workshop is sponsored by Just One Life, an organization that supports and empowers women & families in crisis during pregnancy. Tickets are partly subsidized thanks to them! Read more about Just One Life.

Our speakers:

🌻 Janice Cohen — A qualified, bilingual Doula and Childbirth Educator. She lives in central Israel with her husband and three children. With over 12 years of experience in the field, she offers a variety of services for all women and all types of birth. She has been blessed to have worked with many women, guiding them through their birth preparation, labour and postpartum processes.

🌻 Deb Rabinsky — Deb is a Certified Lactation Counselor based in Jerusalem. As a mum of three with her own unique breastfeeding experiences, Deb brings both professional expertise and personal insight to every family she supports. With a background in maternity social work and as a hospital and private lactation counselor, Deb is passionate about guiding mothers and babies as they build their special bond. She provides mothers with empowering tools, compassionate care, and the confidence to navigate their own breastfeeding journeys with warmth and understanding.

🌻 Rebecca Katz is a passionate marketer and community builder. With over a decade of experience in Marketing and Communications, Rebecca has worked with Fortune 500 companies across Europe and APAC. Now based in Tel Aviv, she channels her expertise into creating impactful initiatives. She is the founder of Raising Sabras, a thriving community that helps international parents in Israel navigate parenting through expert-led workshops, engaging content, and a curated network.

✨ Workshop details:

• When? Friday, March 21st, 9:00-12:30

• Where? Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem

• Duration: 3 hours (with time for Q&A)

• Food & drinks provided 🍓

Find us on Instagram! @Raising.Sabras Curious about what these workshops look like? Check out the last one here.