Classes

Where, When, Fee Prenatal classes will be held on the North Shore, on some Saturday or Sunday mornings from 9 am. to 12 pm, some Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm, or weekday evenings from 7 pm. to 10 pm.  Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes will be held on some weekend mornings or weekday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. There is only one prenatal class.  A Breastfeeding and Baby Care class can be attended to complement the prenatal class or by itself. Cost for the “Prenatal in a Nutshell” is $120 per couple.  Cost for the Breastfeeding and Baby Care class is $75 per expectant mom (or couple).

Lots of swag (product giveaways) included !.

A note about the fees  

There are still many brochures in circulation, listing “Prenatal in a Nutshell”s fee as $95 for a prenatal class and $50 for a breastfeeding/baby care class.  As I firmly believe that prenatal education is highly beneficial and should be available and affordable, I did not raise my fees for ten years.  I was able to keep fees low by high attendance (12-15 couples) in my classes.

In a pandemic world however, I have made many changes so that my clients can attend an in-person prenatal class as safely as possible.  These changes include: smaller classes to allow for physical distancing, provision of PPE (personal protective equipment) for my clients, investing in equipment that can be sanitized, as well as more frequent and thorough cleaning of all surfaces.  Unfortunately, as the cost of running my classes has greatly increased, I have had no choice but to increase my fees as well.

Content

For “Prenatal in a Nutshell”:

  • Body changes in late pregnancy
  • Warning signs associated with preterm labour and high-risk pregnancy
  • Signs of labour
  • When to go to the hospital
  • The birth process
  • Breathing, positioning and comfort measures
  • Role of your support person
  • Medical interventions
  • What to expect after your birth

CONTENT for “Breastfeeding and Baby Care”: *Physiology of Breastfeeding *Breastfeeding Positions *What to expect with breastfeeding *Tips to increase your breastfeeding success *Physical and emotional changes after the birth *Normal newborn appearance and behaviour *Why babies cry and how you can help .

Dates

Prenatal in a Nutshell Workshops St Andrews United Church Saturdays/Sundays – 9 am to 12 pm or Sundays- 2 to 5 pm

Please let me know if you would like to be added to a waitlist for any of these classes.  If I have 2 or more couples on a waitlist, I will try to schedule additional dates.

  • Saturday, October 24 (9 am to 12 pm)
  • Sunday, October 25 (2-5 pm)- sorry, FULL
  • Sunday, November 15 (2-5 pm)- sorry, FULL
  • Sunday, November 22 (2-5 pm)
  • Sunday, December 6 (2-5 pm)- sorry, FULL
  • Saturday, December 19 (9 am to 12 pm)
  • Sunday, January 10 (2-5 pm)
  • Sunday, January 24 (2-5 pm)

. Weekdays – 7 to 10 pm

  • Monday, November 2- sorry, FULL
  • Monday, December 7

Breastfeeding and Baby Care Classes Weekend Mornings or Weekdays – 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Please let me know if you would like to attend this class, as I will be adding other dates if there is sufficient interest.

  • Monday, November 16 (VIRTUAL CLASS) – 7 to 9 pm ( $50)
  • Sunday, November 29 (2-4 pm)- sorry, FULL
  • Wednesday, December 16- sorry, FULL
  • Friday, January 15