Birth & Baby Prep Classes

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Comprehensive & Refresher Prenatal Classes
for families birthing on Vancouver Island.
BIRTH & BABY PREP CLASSES
​From vaginal home births to cesarean births in the hospital, bottle-feeding to chest/breastfeeding, there is a wide range of birthing and parenting options and experiences available to families in the Cowichan Valley.

​If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start in the preparation for your transition to parenthood, the Birth & Baby Prep classes have you covered.

Over 300 families in the Cowichan Valley have benefitted from the comfort measures, tips & tricks, and information provided in the Cowichan Doula Birth & Baby Prep Series.​
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All classes include all materials, and can be easily tailored to your family's needs.
All classes are available as private or group sessions and are suitable for families between 28-38 weeks along.

Part 1 includes an overview of vaginal and cesarean births, medical and natural comfort measures, tips and tricks for partners, as well as what to expect in the first couple days postpartum.
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Part 2 includes an overview of postpartum healing, infant feeding options including tips and tricks for success, infant care and expectations (sleep, soothing, diapering, bathing, and safety), and car seat setup and use.
Group Class $245* per Family
Private Class $310* per Family
*Birth clients receive $50 off prenatal classes - contact Kaya for more information.
Register for a group class using the links below.
Upcoming Group Classes
January 2023
Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (6-8:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday 28th & 29th (10am-2pm)
February 2023
Saturday & Sunday 25th & 26th (10am-2pm)
March 2023
Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (6-8:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday 18th & 19th (10am-2pm)
April 2023
Wednesdays 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (6-8:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday 29th & 30th (10am-2pm)
May 2023
Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (6-8:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th (10am-2pm)
June 2023
Wednesdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (6-8:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th (10am-2pm)
July 2023
Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th (10am-2pm)
August 2023
Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th (10am-2pm)
BIRTH PARTNER 101 CLASSES
​From vaginal home births to cesarean births in the hospital, having a partner's support is crucial to feeling confident in your birth. 
In this workshop we will cover lots of comfort measures/positions, communication strategies, and more to equip your birth support partner(s) with the tools they need to help you during birth.
These workshops include all materials, and can be easily tailored to your family's needs.
​All classes are available as private or group sessions and are suitable for families between 28-38 weeks along.
Group Class $95 per Family
​Private Class $155 per Family
Register for a group class using the links below.
Upcoming Group Classes
January 6th, 2023 (6-9pm)
​February 3rd (6-9pm)
March 3rd (6-9pm)
April 7th (6-9pm)
May 5th (6-9pm)
June 2nd (6-9pm)
July 7thth (6-9pm)
August 4th (6-9pm)
Private Classes
Private classes are available for families who would prefer a more tailored prenatal class with privacy to discuss their own journey into parenthood.