Providing Exceptional Birth Support & Education in Toronto, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga, Burlington and greater GTA
PRENATAL CLASSES
Choose from 5 different options!
Now Offering Virtual Zoom Prenatal Classes CANADA WIDE!!
Flexible Options!
CLASSES DONE VIRTUALLY ~ CHOOSE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
PREGNANCY, LABOUR &
BIRTH PREP CLASS
Class Length: 2.5-3 hours
This Class covers BOTH Pregnancy & Labour and Birth on important topics such as:
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Virtual teaching of Spinning Babies Techniques for pregnancy and birth
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Discussion of what you & your partner are hoping regarding your birth & education of your birth preferences
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Non-medical & medical options for pain relief during labour
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Education about early & active labour and specific tips & tools to manage both well
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Teaching of positions to open the inlet, mid-pelvis and outlet of the pelvis as well as tips for partner support while labouring at home before going to the hospital
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Home birth prep
This info packed class also comes with a
30 page booklet of up to date evidence, resources and content, along with helpful handouts such as snacks during labour, hospital bag prep and much more!
FOURTH TRIMESTER &
INFANT FEEDING
PREP CLASS
Class Length: 2.5-3 hours.
This Class covers two important topics: What to Expect during your Fourth Trimester and Infant Feeding Options! We will cover topics such as:
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Life with your baby: from moment one to week 6. And tips on how to get into a routine and manage expectations
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Practical support about infant care, from diapers to burping!
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Education about how to heal well from both a vaginal and caesarean birth
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Discussion about how to support the birthing parent's mental, emotional & physical health
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Discussion of and setting goals for Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding/Infant feeding
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Information on formula feeding/pumping
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Education of how your partner or support person can support you while feeding
This important class also comes with a 30 page booklet with tons of additional information and helpful handouts such as charts on babies first 6 weeks, and what is normal (pee’s/poo’s, feeds, etc), breastfeeding positions and more!
You will also receive 10+ video's on breastfeeding positions, hand expression, partner support for feeding and more!
ACTIVE LABOUR BREATHING
& PARTNER PREP CLASS
Class Length: 2.5 hours
This is my newest class and it is getting RAVE reviews from both birthing parents & their partners! I have packed 10 years of birth support experience into one class! Both you & your support person will feel confident & prepared for your labour & birth after this class! We will cover:
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Important Breathing Techniques for early active labour to active labour and pushing
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Education about the hormonal and emotional aspects of active labour and how your support team can best support the birthing parent
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Massage Techniques and Counter Pressure Points guaranteed to help the birthing parent get relief and emotional support during contractions
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Positions during labour, specifically how/when to adapt maternal positions based on baby's station in the pelvis (high, mid-pelvis or outlet)
This amazing class also includes 10+ video's provided ahead of time for practice and review together with your support person and then one virtual visit to practice techniques, breath work, and learn new massage/counter pressure points and positions that may be helpful during your labour.
HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
ONE Personalized Prenatal Class for Parents Again
2-3 hours in length. Flexible topic options! Choose from a variety of topics that suit your needs.
Topics include:
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Review of Birth Plan Options/Preferences
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Prepping your partner for labour with easy to remember comfort measures, breath work techniques, and counter pressure points for pain relief
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Review of Infant Feeding Preferences
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What to expect during the transition of becoming a family of four or five (or more!)
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Practical tips on managing a newborn along with an older child(ren)
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Resources on how to prepare your older child(ren) for their new sibling
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Support with making a Fourth Trimester Plan covering practical topics like meal planning, division of labour, how to involve older child(ren)
WE'RE HAVING MULTIPLES!
TWO Personalized Prenatal Class for Parents of Multiples
2.5 hours in length each. Flexible content; topic options can be added/substituted.
Topics Include:
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What to expect during your pregnancy: physically & emotionally
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Practical tips on how to organize your space
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Discussion on possible medical induction options
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Vaginal and caesarean birth prep
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Support with making of your Birth Plan
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Teaching of Spinning Babies Techniques* to aid in pregnancy comfort & as much space for babies as possible (*unless contraindicated)
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Prepping your partner for labour with easy to remember comfort measures, breath work techniques, and counter pressure points for pain relief (yes, even for planned caesareans!)
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What to expect during the transition of becoming parents of multiples
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Infant Feeding goals & organizing
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Practical tips on managing two or more newborns
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Support with making a Fourth Trimester Plan covering practical tips like meal planning, feeding routines, division of labour, setting up a support system, how to involve older child(ren)
