Comprehensive & Refresher Prenatal Classes
for families birthing on Vancouver Island
for families birthing on Vancouver Island
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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. All classes include all materials, and can be easily tailored to your family's needs. All classes are available as private sessions and are suitable for families between 28-38 weeks along and take place in the comfort of your own home.
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. 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 $250* per Family
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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 sessions and are suitable for families between 28-38 weeks along and take place in the comfort of your own home.
Private Class $150 per Family
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