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edmonton prenatal classes

Childbirth Education

Birth. Until you’ve been through it, it’s often a mystery. It’s not likely you’ve been invited to take part in many births. I mean, chances are you’ve seen birth in movies or TV, but in most mainstream media, the way birth is shown is simply inaccurate. And if birth is a mystery, the postpartum period is an enigma. Expectant folks have expectations of what this time will look like, and even if they’ve experienced it before, often these expectations simply do not match reality.
 
Childbirth education and Edmonton prenatal classes take some of the mystery out of birth and postpartum.  Learning about the process and increasing your knowledge reduces fear and anxiety which decreases pain and increases your ability to ask for what you need. Learning about realistic expectations for the postpartum period can significantly reduce your risk for postpartum mental health issues and can increase your chances of experiencing a more positive postpartum period.
These classes are private and in your own home. We come to you! We spend a few hours together and you come away with knowledge of your options and confidence in the birth process and in the postpartum period. As Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer, authors of A Good Birth, A Safe Birth, said: “If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any.” 
 
If you would prefer to learn in a small group environment (2 -3 couples), please ask! Prices will be adjusted accordingly.
edmonton prenatal classes
edmonton prenatal classes
Prenatal Classes will cover:
  • • The mind/body connection in labour
  • • Stages and phases of labour and how to get through each one
  • • Pushing – how to get that baby out
  • • Comfort measures
  • • Best positions for each stage of labour
  • • When to arrive at the hospital or place of birth
  • • Navigating the system – how to make informed choices and why consent matters
  • • Birth and postpartum planning
  • • What happens after birth?
  • • Lactation and newborn care
  • • Postpartum recovery
  • • Postpartum expectations 
  • • Postpartum mental health
  • • Previous birth and postpartum debrief (if applicable)
  • • Available virtual or in-person

Investment

Childbirth Education

There are several different classes available to suit your childbirth education/prenatal class needs. Please know – every class is adjustable and flexible based on your specific needs, so if you don’t see what you need, send me an email!

All classes receive: Birth and/or postpartum resource package, birth and/or postpartum planning help, access via text until birth, access to continuing education group

Choose Your Prenatal Class:

Postpartum Preparation Workshop

This 3 hour prenatal class prepares expectant families for the postpartum and is recommended for all families, new and experienced. Postpartum recovery, newborn care, postpartum mental health, and postpartum planning are all covered.

Investment = $125

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Birth Essentials

This 4-5 hour prenatal class is the class for you if you are an experienced birthgiver and just need a refresher on birth and the immediate postpartum. Not appropriate for first time birthgivers. Previous birth and postpartum debrief included if needed.

Investment = $175

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The Full Prenatal

When you need to cover it all, two private 4 hour prenatal classes are what you need. Also available as an 8 hour one day class, or 3 hour three day class. Birth, postpartum, and newborn care will be covered in detail.

Investment = $250

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Postpartum Preparation Online Workshop

This self-paced pre-recorded workshop is designed to help prepare expectant families for the postpartum. It is appropriate for both first time parents and experienced parents. Postpartum recovery, newborn care, postpartum mental health, and postpartum planning are all covered. Investment includes year-long access to the course.

Investment = $100

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Birth Mindset Workshop

This semi-annual 4 day online workshop will help you work through your fears so that you can go into birth confidently. Reducing fear in birth makes birth a safer and less painful experience. Investment is Pay What You Choose.

Next session: tentatively scheduled for May 2022

Investment: $25, $40, or $55

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All private prenatal classes booked as a virtual class receive a 10% discount.

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Book Your Prenatal Class!

Ready to book your Edmonton prenatal class? 

Please fill out this form, and expect a reply within the 1-2 days (be sure to check your spam folder!). We look forward to seeing how we can help you have a more positive birth and postpartum experience. 

Currently, Nurtured Postpartum is offering virtual consults (either video or phone). All consults are free!