Did you know?
Parents who take a prenatal education class
feel more confident and informed heading
into their births. It prepares you to manage expectations
and lowers fears.
Prenatal Classes
Class One:
What is happening in late pregnancy?
How your body prepares for birth
Birth wishes
Birth at the IWK
Getting ready for baby
What will you need for baby?
What to bring to the hospital?
How do you know when your in labour?
Partners role in the labour process
When do I go to the hospital?
Class Two:
Anatomy and physiology of labour
Hormones of labour
Natural comfort techniques for labour
Pain control options
Induction
Assisted and Cesarean delivery
Pushing
Delayed cord cutting
Class Three:
Skin to skin
Newborn appearance
Newborn screening
Breastfeeding
Pumping
Bottle feeding
Combined feeding
Formula and bottle feeding
Class Four:
Understanding your infant
Infant and parent sleep
Infant care basics
Attachment, bonding and development
Infant safety (car/sleep/stroller/baby wearing)
Postpartum mood
Classes are offered in several ways:
Four separate 2 hour classes
One condensed 4 hour class
* Due to Covid 19, classes are not currently delivered
in a larger group setting.
Fees
$65.00 for an individual class
$150.00 for the condensed class in your home or virtually
$200 for all four in your home or virtually at your convenience!
Parents who take a prenatal education class
feel more confident and informed heading
into their births. It prepares you to manage expectations
and lowers fears.
Prenatal Classes
Class One:
What is happening in late pregnancy?
How your body prepares for birth
Birth wishes
Birth at the IWK
Getting ready for baby
What will you need for baby?
What to bring to the hospital?
How do you know when your in labour?
Partners role in the labour process
When do I go to the hospital?
Class Two:
Anatomy and physiology of labour
Hormones of labour
Natural comfort techniques for labour
Pain control options
Induction
Assisted and Cesarean delivery
Pushing
Delayed cord cutting
Class Three:
Skin to skin
Newborn appearance
Newborn screening
Breastfeeding
Pumping
Bottle feeding
Combined feeding
Formula and bottle feeding
Class Four:
Understanding your infant
Infant and parent sleep
Infant care basics
Attachment, bonding and development
Infant safety (car/sleep/stroller/baby wearing)
Postpartum mood
Classes are offered in several ways:
Four separate 2 hour classes
One condensed 4 hour class
* Due to Covid 19, classes are not currently delivered
in a larger group setting.
Fees
$65.00 for an individual class
$150.00 for the condensed class in your home or virtually
$200 for all four in your home or virtually at your convenience!
