Childbirth Preparation : For Doctors’ Patients

Please Note: ALL Registered Classes are being offered ONLINE, via ZOOM, for the duration of the COVID pandemic.

"I appreciated the instructor's relaxed style and realistic/empathetic was of describing and explaining. She helped create a comfortable environment for everyone."

"Good mix of structure quantitative information with more casual experiential activities."

Our group prenatal classes for doctors' patients provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere where parents-to-be can meet to collect and discuss information and prepare themselves for the journey ahead.  Our courses are designed and taught by trained and experienced childbirth educators who are also doulas and breastfeeding counselors.

 

Topics Covered Include

  • The Stages of Labour
  • Behaviour and Emotions in Labour
  • Breath Awareness
  • Comfort Measures for Labour
  • Medical Interventions
  • Informed Decision-Making
  • Birth Plans
  • The New Mother
  • The New Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • The New Family

These are presented in a variety of ways, including discussion, hands-on practice, videos, couple work and group work. You can also read our full course outline.

Registration Information:

Below is a list of our scheduled classes.  All of these classes follow the same course outline, just on different schedules.  

Which format to choose? You should choose the format you prefer based on your availability, your learning style and the time of day when you feel best able to learn.

Which date to choose?  It is best to register for a class that begins after your 28th week of pregnancy and ends before your 38th week.  You should register for your prenatal class as soon as possible as dates fill up quickly.  If you have any difficulties selecting a class that fits with your dates, please contact us.

Discount! If you register for both a Childbirth Preparation Class and a Parenting the Newborn Class, we will give you $20 off your registration fee. Just enter the Coupon Code "parenting"
Class Cancellation and Refund Policy

Saturdays

Two Full Saturdays

from 9:30am to 4:30pm 

(Please Note: Beginning in January 2021, Saturday Classes will run on FOUR successive Saturdays from 9:30-12:30)

The 2-Saturday workshop allows expectant parents to immerse themselves in the topic of birth in an intense format.  This format is suited to parents who are busy in the evenings, who are out of town frequently or who cannot take the classes until late in pregnancy.

Fee:  $195 +GST for Pregnant Parent & Birth Helper

Upcoming Dates:

Sat Aug 22 - Aug 29, 2020
Sat Sep 26 - Oct 3, 2020
Sat Oct 24 - 31, 2020
Sat Nov 28 - Dec 5, 2020
Sat Jan 9 - 30, 2020
Sat Mar 6 - 27, 2021
Sat May 29 - Jun 19, 2021

Sunday Afternoons

Four Sunday Afternoons

from 3:00pm to 6:00pm

The 4-Sunday series is intended for parents who may have limited time to prepare for the arrival of their child, but who work on Saturdays.  Some parents told us they wanted to come during the day - but not for the whole day - so we came up with this compromise!

Fee:  $195 +GST for Pregnant Parent & Birth Helper

Upcoming Dates:

Sun Sep 13 - Oct 4, 2020
Sun Nov 29 - Dec 20, 2020
Sun Feb 7 - 28th, 2021
Sun Apr 11-May 2, 2021

Tuesday Evenings

Six Tuesday Evenings

from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

In the weeknight series of classes, the same group meets for six weeks in a row.  This enables participants to get to know each other and provide each other with support through the last weeks of their pregnancies.

Fee:  $195 +GST for Pregnant Parent & Birth Helper

Upcoming Dates:

Tue Sep 1 - Oct 6, 2020
Tue Nov 3 - Dec 8, 2020
Tue Jan 5 - Feb 9, 2021
Tue Mar 2 - Apr 6, 2021
Tue May 4 - Jun 8, 2021

You have arrived at this page because you have chosen a doctor as your primary care provider.  If your primary care provider is a midwife, please click here.  Why?  The model of care provided by midwives differs from that provided by doctors; we have found our clients' needs and expectations to be best met by offering classes which focus on the model of care they will be receiving from their primary care provider.