Classes

Birth & Baby Prep Classes

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.

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.

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.

Upcoming Group Classes
October 2023
Friday, October 13th & 27th (5:30-9pm)
November 2023
Friday, November 10th & 24th (5:30-9pm)
December 2023
Friday, December 8th & 22nd (5:30-9pm)
January 2024
Friday, January 12th & 26th (5:30-9pm)
February 2024
Friday, February 2nd & 23rd (5:30-9pm)
March 2024
Friday, March 22nd & 29th (5:30-9pm)

To arrange a private class please contact me directly at cowichandoula@gmail.com

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 Birth Partner workshops are available as a private 3 hour session on a day and time that works best for you.
Suitable for families between 28-38 weeks along.

Private Class $125 per Family

Book a Birth Partner 101 Workshop

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Birthing Person's Name & Pronouns *

Birth Partner's Name & Pronouns *

Phone Number *

Email *

Due Date *

What kind of birth are you hoping for? *

Please list 3 days and times (with a 3 hour window) that work best for you. *

Do you have any questions or concerns? *

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Kaya Edwards
Pregnancy Loss & Abortion Support Doula
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Doula Services
Prenatal Classes
cowichandoula@gmail.com
778.678.7454

Serving families in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on the stolen and occupied lands of the Hul'q'umi'num speaking people.

Our Office is Located in the Mercury Room at the Sol Centre above Glow Juice
5380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

Looking for a way to connect in person with other new and expecting families in the Cowichan Valley?

Here We Grow is a hub for parent groups, prenatal classes, and family events in the Cowichan Valley. Daily support in our private Facebook community, weekly support in our parent groups and prenatal classes, and monthly support at our workshops and family nights.