Bringing Baby Home Prenatal Class

CA$255.00

This class is designed to answer your questions, boost your confidence and to help make the transition into parenthood a smooth one. There is LOTS to know and figure out in those early days and weeks and this class prepares you for it! This is not a childbirth class but rather a class filled with real life information to make those first few precious weeks the best they can be.

This 6-week series will help you feel confident bringing baby home. You will gain knowledgeable, practical advice based on your values in a supportive space where you can feel comfortable discussing your concerns, fears, worries and excitement!

Those first few weeks of a new baby’s life are amazing, wonderful, exhausting and beautiful all at once. It feels like there is so much to know and this can make sifting through all the books, websites and advice overwhelming.

The information provided will be:

Current with today’s standards
Evidence based
Simple to understand
Useful real-life recommendations that you can use for your family

Here is what we cover in this class:

Newborn Care
Discover the importance of tummy time, when, why and how to introduce a soother and bathing your new baby. Learn how to read your baby’s cues and ensure you are meeting their needs. Find out what skin to skin therapy is and what it does, as well as learn how to care for your baby's umbilical cord. We also cover basic car seat safety.

Feeding Baby
Prepare to feed you baby in the way that you choose. You will spend most of your time in the first few weeks feeding your baby. In these two classes, we will have real conversations without judgement about breastfeeding, formula feeding, overnight feeding, growth spurts, pumping, increasing milk supply and how to know if baby is eating enough. There is LOTS to know and we cover so much, that it takes two classes!

Postnatal Care
Learn how to take care of mom’s healing body. You will learn what to expect and what to watch out for regarding the pelvic floor, c-section recovery, mom’s nutritional needs as well as her emotional well-being.

Sleep and Emotional Wellness
Understand what to expect around your baby’s sleep patterns and needs. The first days and even weeks can feel like an emotional roller coaster. By gathering information on colic, crying, bonding, attachment, finding the right support and mom’s fluctuating hormones, you will be able to navigate this winding and exciting path with confidence.

Safety
Learn what you need to look for in regards to car seat safety, how to set up a safe sleep environment and how to wear your baby in a wrap or carrier safely.

What’s included:

6 in-person classes
Complimentary infant car seat installation check ($75 value)
$50 credit towards any Postnatal Doula Care Package.
The Bringing Baby Home Planner & Guidebook that includes including:
- What to Pack for the Hospital Guide & Checklist
- Third Trimester Checklist
- Birth: A Crash Course for Busy People
- “Am I in Labour?” Cheatsheet
- Planning for Visitors Worksheet
- How Will I Feed My Baby Worksheet
- Taking Care of the Parents Worksheet
- Support Circle Planner
- Nourishing the New Mother Guide
- How Partners Can Help Cheatsheet
- How Partners Can Bond with Their Baby Cheatsheet
- and more!