These classes are available to pregnant individuals with all provider types (OB, Midwives, Family Doctor). The class location varies based on date. For current date offerings, please click on the registration link below.

Current offerings include:

Labour & Delivery

• preparing for labour

• how to know when you are in labour

• stages of labour

• labour variations and interventions

• vaginal and cesarean delivery

Coping in Labour & How to Involve your Partner

• the science of coping and how it affects labour progress

• early labour coping vs active labour coping

• planning a medicated and unmedicated delivery

• coping techniques to use until you are ready for an epidural/to use with an epidural

• review which positions to use to cope with labour

• how to deal with back labour

• how to involve your partner

• the opportunity to practice various coping techniques and positions

Postpartum & Newborn Care

• preparing for postpartum 

• what to expect for you in the postpartum period (physically and mentally)

• optimising your recovery

• newborn basics and care

• soothing tips

• feeding basics

Breastfeeding 

• anatomy of the breast and the mechanics of milk production

• how you can prepare for breastfeeding before your baby is born

• hormones, and their role in breastfeeding

• your birth and it's impact on breastfeeding

• tips for early success

• establishing and maintaining a supply

• milk transition and what to expect

• normal feeding behaviour and what normal feeding looks like

• how to know if your baby is getting enough

• breastfeeding positions

• latching

• how to manage early hurdles and difficulties with feeding

Classes are approximately 2 hours each, and come with handouts and a workbook. Price is $50 per class and includes you and a support person (partner, family member or friend).

To see class locations and to register, follow the link below.