Class 1
PREPARING FOR BIRTH
Options for birth
Packing your hospital bag
Realistic birth expectations
What to expect at the IWK Health Centre
Food, exercise and intimacy
Signs that labor is starting
Class 2
LABOR & DELIVERY
Signs of labor
When to go to the IWK Health Centre
Understanding Stages of labor
Your partners role
Coping with labor and managing discomfort
Birth positions and pushing
What comes next?
Class 3
BRINGING HOME BABY
Your IWK Health Centre Stay
Recovering from birth
Bringing your baby home
How to care for your newborn (sleep, feeding, crying)
Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
Connecting with your partner
Connecting with other new parents
Connecting with community resources
These classes will:
* Prepare you for birth, boost your confidence, and dispel many myths about labor
* Empower expectant women and their partners to make informed decisions
* Inform expectant parents about early parenthood challenges
* Educate partners and help them understand the mechanics of labor
* Provide an unbiased space to learn about all of your labor options
Classes include instruction, hands-on practice, activities, videos, a workbook, handouts and weekly emails. You will be informed, prepared, and supported as you prepare for the birth of your baby. Register for your spot in these prenatal classes today!
Taught by a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Instructor Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula.
