Why take a prenatal education class?
Parents who take prenatal education classes
have more information and confidence heading
into their births. It also 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
Skin to skin contact
Class Three:
Breastfeeding
Chestfeeding
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
Two day 4 hour classes
One condensed 5 hour class
* Classes can be delivered in a group setting or on an individual bases.
Fees
$65.00 for an individual class
$125.00 for condensed class
$ 250 for all four classes
$200 for all four in your home or on-line at your convenience!
*All Classes can be held in -person or online due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Parents who take prenatal education classes
have more information and confidence heading
into their births. It also 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
Skin to skin contact
Class Three:
Breastfeeding
Chestfeeding
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
Two day 4 hour classes
One condensed 5 hour class
* Classes can be delivered in a group setting or on an individual bases.
Fees
$65.00 for an individual class
$125.00 for condensed class
$ 250 for all four classes
$200 for all four in your home or on-line at your convenience!
*All Classes can be held in -person or online due to Covid-19 restrictions.
