Prenatal Classes

We offer a fun, informative prenatal class for everyone! We only teach a few families at a time, so you will have lots of time to have your individual questions answered. Based on the InJoy Video series Understanding Birth, you will learn about the following:

·          What to expect in late pregnancy, including warning signs and preterm labour

·          Optimal fetal positioning (preventing back labour)

·          The purpose of pain in labour

·          What choices you can make about your birth, and informed consent

·          Breathing and relaxation techniques

·          Comfort techniques useful for a for a natural childbirth

·          The stages and phases of labour and what to expect

·          Newborn procedures

·          What to do if you have back labour

·          Medical interventions and their natural alternatives

·          Pain medication options

·          Caesarean sections and Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

·          What you can expect for yourself and your family in the early postpartum period

·          How to take care of your newborn baby

·          How to get breastfeeding off to a good start

Our instructors have experienced natural childbirth and have breastfed their babies;  we will teach you to trust your body to give birth the way you want to. Our goal is for you to leave our classes feeling fully informed and confident in your ability to give birth, so that when you give birth you will have a feeling of accomplishment and empowerment!

Our classes are held over two Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm with a half hour potluck lunch. To register for these courses, please call 459-HELP (4357) or contact us.

2007 Class Dates

September 8 and 15 - location to be announced

November 3 and 10 - location to be announced