We are currently offering our classes in person, in both the St. Vital and St. James area.
Our childbirth/parenting preparation classes are focused on the physiology of birth, and tips for how to have a positive birth and early postnatal experience. Our intention is to normalize the experience of birth, nurturing your newborn and parenting.
The next St. Vital evening series starts Thursday October 3rd (including Saturday Oct 19th)
The next Steinbach full day class is being scheduled, stay tuned
The next St. Vital Saturday series is scheduled for: November 2nd, 9th, & 16th
The next St. James evening series is scheduled for: Friday Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 5 (full day)and the series after starts Friday November 15th and includes Saturday the 23rd
Look on-line for dates beyond
Childbirth Preparation Series – Six Classes
We offer this 6 class prenatal series 2 different ways to accommodate various schedules.
It can be taken over a 5 week period (5 evenings and one Saturday)
OR
3 consecutive Saturday series, with 2 classes being held each Saturday (with a lunch break)
Each class focuses on a different aspect of the birthing/parenting journey.
We have tried to include all the topics people typically want to learn more about, so that you don’t have to keep adding on extra classes. Each class can be taken on its own as well.
We are so pleased to be teaching in a “village” format as that is what we believe in – community.
We have several instructors teaching topics they are experienced in and passionate about.
- The Big Day
- In Tune Mindfulness for Birth and Beyond
- Labour Tips & Techniques
- Breastfeeding Essentials
- Bringing Baby Home
- Embracing & Planning for your Transition to Parenthood
Each of these classes is priced at $80.00 per birthing couple.
The series is valued at $480 but is priced at $325.00
When you register for the whole series you get a “smarty pants” discount of $155.00
Week 1 – The Big Day
This class is all about birthing. What does birth look and feel like? The importance of tapping into your innate knowledge, debunking myths, bolstering partner confidence and some real talk about interventions and options. Taught by Tarana
Some Topics include:
- How Your Body Works in Birth
- Stages & Phases of Birth
- Options & Interventions
Week 2 – In Tune Mindfulness for Birth and Beyond
Learn the “why” and “how” of Brain Training and Mindfulness.
How to use those techniques and optimize the Hormones of Pregnancy, Birth and the Postnatal period in a positive way. Worksheets, Affirmations, Switch Cues and more, all designed to promote a calm, satisfying birth experience and transition into parenthood, on your terms. Taught by Dana
Week 2 – Labour Tips & Techniques
This session is set up like circuit training and gives you and your partner the opportunity to learn or review some techniques and important tips for working through the stages of labour and delivery. You will get one on one time with one of our Doulas at every station. Come prepared to move and practice!
This class is great whether you are having your first baby or your 9th baby!
Week 3 – Breastfeeding Essentials
Some Topics include:
- The First hours and days
- Achieving an optimal Latch
- How to know Baby is getting enough Milk
- Ways Partners can Help Best
- Knowing when to recognize that you Need extra Help
- Where to get Extra Help with Feeding
Time will be made for individual questions as well.
Taught by Tracy
Topics include:
- Diapering
- Bathing
- Car Seats
- Sleep Expectations
- Baby Wearing & Holding
Taught by Kira
Week 5 – Embracing & Planning for your Transition to Parenthood
Assembling your postpartum “toolkit” including:
- Mindset
- Plan
- People
- Nourishment
- “Medicine bag”
- Resources
- Touchstones
What can you expect from your body? Your interactions with your Baby? We will be focusing on staying healthy and safe, physically, emotionally and mentally.
Taught by Kira
