this prenatal class is designed to not only cover core information but also dives deeper into topics that help you feel more prepared, more intuitive and even more excited to become a parent. The Prepared Childbirth 4 week series has weekly classes, with 12 hours of in class instruction, allowing you to take time out of your day to be present in your learning, to absorb the information, all while interacting with others and making lasting friendships.
Together we will have FUN, all while increasing your confidence in your ability as a birthing person, support person and new parent.
The series is excellent if you are birthing for the first time or if you would like to learn new ways to prepare for your next birth and postpartum.
Group classes are kept small, allowing one on one instruction and opportunities to cover additional topics depending on class needs.
Together we will have FUN, all while increasing your confidence in your ability as a birthing person, support person and new parent.
The series is excellent if you are birthing for the first time or if you would like to learn new ways to prepare for your next birth and postpartum.
Group classes are kept small, allowing one on one instruction and opportunities to cover additional topics depending on class needs.
Not your typical prenatal class
Some of what we will cover in class
Pregnancy
- physical and emotional changes
- birth culture and how to navigate opinions and expectations
- healthy lifestyle choices
- managing fear and anxiety
- optimal fetal positon
- the stages and phases of physiological birth
- hormones of birth
- preterm labour and other concerns
- support and comfort strategies
- the essential role of your birth partner and support team
- dealing with the unexpected
- how to best communicate your needs
- informed choice and how to advocate for yourself
- discovering and developing your birth preferences
- what to pack and when to go to your birthing location
- KGH virtual photo tour
- medical and holistic pain relief options
- common challenges of every stage and how to cope
- common medical procedures
- induction
- surgical birth (c-section)
- exploring reasons to breastfeed
- feeding myths and facts
- getting started with breastfeeding
- breastfeeding challenges, tips and resources
- postpartum adjustments for birthing family
- creating a postpartum plan
- your postpartum body
- the postpartum essentials
- newborn procedures
- infant care tips
- infant sleep/safe sleep
Prepared Childbirth Evening Series 2024 Dates:
Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:30/9 pm
Price: $295/pair
Our Prenatal Classes are hosted at All Birth
#102 1974 Moss Court, Kelowna