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

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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