We believe strongly in pregnant people's ability to give birth and in their need for well-prepared support for the whole family during the prenatal period, labour, the postpartum period and breastfeeding.
We aim to be sensitive and respectful, flexible and imaginative in helping our clients find their own way on the journey to life as a family. Click on the links below to discover our wide range of classes and groups. Read more here about our staff and instructors!
Click on a category on the left below to see all the classes & groups...
Preparing for Baby & Childbirth
You're having a baby! Let us help you prepare for the exciting road ahead!
- Childbirth Preparation / Prenatal Classes
- Prenatal Refresher - Having a Baby Again
- Parenting The Newborn (+ Infant First Aid)
- Becoming a Dad
- Keeping the Love Alive - When Partners Become Parents
- Infant First Aid
- Sibling Preparation
- Prenatal Yoga - Drop-in
- Yoga for Labour and Birth - Drop-in
- Family Yoga - Drop-in
- Yoga for Labour and Birth - with Partners (by Registration)
- Prenatal Strength and Stretch - Drop-in
- Cloth Diapering Workshop
- Financial Planning For Families - FREE!
Groups & Social Media!
Stop by for Pregnancy Happy Hour, one of our fun and informal drop-in groups and visit our Facebook page to keep in touch with other new and expectant parents in Victoria!
Looking for a doula, midwife or doctor?
Click here for our Resources page.
For New Parents, Babies & Toddlers
And for parents of babies and toddlers...
- Mommy and Baby Yoga (drop-in)
- Mommy and Baby Strength and Stretch (drop-in)
- Becoming a Dad (by registration)
- Yoga with Toddlers (drop-in)
- Baby Massage (drop-in)
- Sing & Sign With Your Baby (drop-in)
- Songs and Rhymes for Babies and Toddlers (drop-in)
- Motherhood Circle (by registration)
Groups & Social Media!
Stop by for one of our drop-in Baby/Toddler Groups and visit our Facebook page to keep in touch with other new and expectant parents in Victoria!
Click here for information on breastfeeding support and pump sales and rentals.
For Dads
You're becoming a Dad! Here are some classes and groups to help you on your way.
- Becoming a Dad - a Workshop for New Dads and Dads-to-Be
- Parenting The Newborn (+ Infant First Aid)
- Cloth Diaper Workshop
- Financial Planning For Families - FREE!
- Infant first Aid
- Child First Aid
- Yoga with Toddlers (drop-in)
- Baby Massage (drop-in)
- Sing & Sign With Your Baby (drop-in)
- Songs and Rhymes for Babies and Toddlers (drop-in)
Social Media!
Visit our Facebook page to keep in touch with events in our store!
For Grandparents
You're becoming a grandparent! How exciting! It's a whole new role for you, and there is a whole new world of baby and child care to learn about!
- Grandparents' Class
- Parenting The Newborn (+ Infant First Aid)
- Cloth Diaper Workshop
- Financial Planning For Families - FREE!
- Infant first Aid
- Child First Aid
- Yoga with Toddlers (drop-in)
- Baby Massage (drop-in)
- Sing & Sign With Your Baby (drop-in)
- Songs and Rhymes for Babies and Toddlers (drop-in)
Social Media!
Visit our Facebook page to keep in touch with events in our store!
For Siblings
We have a special class to prepare Big Brothers and Big Sisters for the arrival of the new baby.
For Doulas
We are proud to offer DONA-Approved birth and postpartum doula training right here at The Mothering Touch Centre.
If you are interested in becoming a doula, click here to learn more about the steps involved.
Or jump directly to a workshop: