Private childbirth classes
Advantages to in-home classes…
~The class is tailored to your specific needs
~The class is at a time convenient for you
~The class is done in your own home
~The class allows you to discuss personal issues at ease.
~If You are on bedrest or activity restrictions.
Class Content:
~Describe the process of labour and birth and the different stages.
~Demonstrate massage, breathing and relaxation techniques.
~Demonstrate different positions and movements to ease and speed up labour.
~Practice these techniques as a couple.
~Partner or support persons role and participation.
~Information on making informed choices during labour.
~Interventions, benefits, risks, and alternatives.
~Information on baby care and postpartum.
~Breastfeeding information.
~Help with birth plan.
~Videos and handouts.
2 classes, 2 hours each, 1 week apart, 1 month (approx) before due date.
Fee for Prenatal classes: $140+gst
The Art of Breastfeeding
Are you a first-time parent planning to breastfeed your baby? Did you have a hard time nursing your first baby and want to get off to the right start this time? The Birthing Way is offering a breastfeeding class to help you discover the benefits of breastfeeding, dispel common myths, and promote breastfeeding success by empowering the mother/partner parenting team.
Expect a relaxed, informal atmosphere where expectant parents will be presented with information that will cover:
~Benefits of breastfeeding.
~Planning for early breastfeeding success.
~The partners role in a breastfeeding family.
~Avoiding/overcoming common breastfeeding difficulties.
A take-home information package will be distributed to participants that will include the following:
~Handouts that cover the principal topics covered in the class.
~Information about local breastfeeding support groups and contact information.
~Recommended reading and internet sites.
This class is 2 hours in duration (including a refreshment break)
Fee for Breastfeeding class: $50+gst/per couple
