Growing Baby Prenatal Classes Toronto
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Parenting Education
Prenatal Classes
Space still available for our September 11th prenatal class. Sign up now!
Growing Baby's prenatal class will help prepare you and your partner for what to expect during labour, birth and the postpartum period. Knowing what to expect and knowing your options will help you make informed choices.
* You will receive a prenatal information package when you come to your class.
* You will need to bring a yoga mat or blanket and a pillow with you to this class. There are only some yoga mats available.
* Please note that payment for prenatal classes are due as soon as possible. Payment secures your spot! Please note that Payments made by personal cheque or paypal need time to clear.
Topics Covered
- Pre-term labour
- Onset of labour and pre-labour signs
- When to call your midwife or the hospital
- Stages of labour
- Positions for labour, birth and pushing
- Pushing techniques
- Partner support
- Alternative pain relief
- Comfort measures and relaxation
- Techniques to help with back labour
- Medications and interventions
- Cesarean birth & recovery
- Postpartum
In Growing Baby's Prenatal Class:
* Learn about the signs of pre-term labour, the signs of pre-labour & the signs of true labour
* Learn about when to call your midwife or the hospital and how to properly time contractions
* Learn about the different stages and phases of labour and the emotional and physical signs of each stage to give you and your partner a better understanding of how your labour is progressing & what your options are
* Practice and learn about different positions used during labour and birth and the benefits and advantages of each
* Learn about medications and interventions sometimes used during labour. Learn about why they are used, what their risks and advantages are and what you and your partner can do that may help to decrease the use of interventions.
* Learn about cesarean birth & recovery, the reasons for cesarean birth and what you can do to decrease your chances of a cesarean birth.
* Practice different comfort measures with your partner such as: Massage, visualization, using focal points, positioning (with & without birthing ball), breathing techniques, learn about different massage tools & practice relaxation techniques with music. Hands on practice will give you and your partner more confidence and a better understanding of how comfort measures work.
* Your partner will learn and get more information about what their role is during labour, birth and the immediate postpartum period. They will learn ways to help support you and ways to help you cope with contractions and the physical and emotional demands of labour and birth
* Learn about what to expect in the early weeks with your baby and your transition to parenthood. Community resources and support will be discussed in class and given out in our prenatal reading materials provided for you before class.
Date/Price/Location
This class is full. Please see our September 11th class.
Date: Sunday, August 8th / 2010
Location: The Russell Hill Chiropractic Clinic
Address: 565 Eglinton Ave West
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Price: $130.00/couple (tax incl)
Date/Price/Location
This class is full. Please see our September 11th class.
Date: Saturday, August 21st / 2010
Location: The Russell Hill Chiropractic Clinic
Address: 565 Eglinton Ave West
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Price: $130.00/couple (tax incl)
Date/Price/Location
Date: Saturday, September 11th / 2010
Location: The Russell Hill Chiropractic Clinic
Address: 565 Eglinton Ave West
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Price: $130.00/couple (tax incl)
Date/Price/Location
Date: Sunday, October 3rd / 2010
Location: The Russell Hill Chiropractic Clinic
Address: 565 Eglinton Ave West
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Price: $130.00/couple (tax incl)
Group prenatal Class Package Deal
You can take just the prenatal class (childbirth preparation) or you can take just the newborn care and breastfeeding prenatal class. You also have the option of taking the group prenatal class package deal.
Group Prenatal class package deal:
- Group prenatal class (childbirth preparation)
- Group newborn care & breastfeeding prenatal class
Price: $ 175.00/couple (tax incl)
* Refunds will not be given if you do not notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you are unable to make a class. Our classes fill quickly and we need time to register someone else who is waiting for a spot.
