Classes
Where, When, Fee Prenatal classes will be held on the North Shore, on some weekday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, and some Saturday or Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm. Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes will be held on some 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).
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
Saturdays/Sundays- 2 to 5 pm. Weeknights- 6:30-9:30 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.
- Wednesday, December 7 (6:30-9:30 pm)- sorry, FULL
- Saturday, December 17 (2-5 pm)- sorry, FULL
- Wednesday, January 18 (6:30-9:30 pm)
- Saturday, January 28 (2-5 pm)
- Sunday, February 26 (2-5 pm)
- Sunday, March 26 (2-5 pm)
Breastfeeding and Baby Care Classes -Weekday evenings – 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.
- Friday, December 16
- Friday, February 3
- Friday, March 24