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New Life Prenatal - Childbirth Classes Toronto

Childbirth, Breastfeeding & Newborn Care Classes
Baby / Child CPR Workshops
Prenatal Exercise / Yoga Classes
Group, Online & In-Home Private Classes
Toronto, Scarborough, East York, Don Mills, North York, Pickering, Markham, GTA

GROUP PRENATAL CLASSES

prenatal class, breastfeeding, baby care, infant CPR

Comprehensive, fun and interactive group classes covering:  
 

  • anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
  • understanding the stages of labour and birth
  • support, comfort techniques and coping skills for labour
  • variations of labour, common medical procedures and informed consent
  • cesarean birth
  • what happens after baby is born
  • postpartum recovery
  • baby feeding and care
  • the new mother, baby and family

Group classes are the perfect forum to ask questions, discuss concerns and share ideas, fears, joy and experiences with other expectant parents whose babies are due around the same time as yours.  We offer three location options for group classes and everyone is welcome, regardless of birth plan or where you plan to give birth.  Click here for more detail about topics covered.


The benefit of taking a series of classes instead of a one day crash course is that you you will actually learn more and remember more when the time comes to give birth, if you have shorter periods of class time, spread over several weeks.  Squeezing all the hours together makes you remember less.  You will also have the opportunity to come back and ask questions after practicing comfort measures at home and thinking about all the information that was covered in the previous class.  Retention is increased when information is received in smaller amounts over time and with review and practice.  In addition, even with scheduled breaks, it may be difficult for a pregnant woman to sit through the many hours of a one day group crash course.

Dress:     Casual and comfortable clothing, (pants instead of skirt or dress, if possible)
Bring:      Your instructor will advise you in advance of the class when you need to bring a mat, pillows, exercise ball, etc.  You may also wish to
                 bring snacks/lunch and paper and pen for notes.  Dolls, baby clothing, diapers and blankets will be provided.
Price:       Includes one pregnant person and one partner/support person. 
                 Canadian dollars; includes tax, handouts and resources.
Location: Ellesmere Community Centre, 20 Canadian Road, Toronto, ON, M1R 4B4
Parking:   Free

Group Class Options

childbirth class, breastfeeding, infant care, baby CPR

Full Prenatal Class - $125

  • anatomy & physiology
  • labour & birth process
  • birth & postpartum plan/preferences
  • when to leave for the hospital/call your midwife
  • practise non-medical comfort measures, coping techniques & effective positions for pain management 
  • medical pain management options
  • medical interventions & strategies to reduce their risk
  • decision making tool
  • physical & emotional postpartum recovery
  • adjustment to parenthood
  • newborn characteristics & communication 
  • newborn basic care including grooming, bathing, diapering, dressing, soothing & signs of illness 
  • skin-to-skin contact
  • newborn sleep patterns & how to establish good sleep habits 
  • safety
  • breastfeeding basics & infant nutrition
  • clothing & equipment needed for newborn
  • resources/help for expectant & new parents
SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING CLASS DATES
lamaze class, newborn care, breastfeeding class

Labour and Birth Preparation Class - $75

  • anatomy & physiology
  • labour & birth process
  • birth & postpartum plan/preferences
  • when to leave for the hospital/call your midwife
  • practise non-medical comfort measures, coping techniques & effective positions for pain management 
  • medical pain management options
  • medical interventions & strategies to reduce their risk
  • decision making tool
  • physical & emotional postpartum recovery
  • adjustment to parenthood
  • resources/help for expectant & new parents
SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING CLASS DATES
birthing class, childbirth education, pregnancy

Life with Baby Class - $75

  • newborn characteristics and communication 
  • newborn basic care practise including grooming, bathing, diapering, dressing, soothing
  • signs of illness 
  • skin-to-skin contact
  • newborn sleep patterns & how to establish good sleep habits
  • safety
  • breastfeeding basics & infant nutrition
  • clothing & equipment needed for newborn
  • physical & emotional postpartum recovery
  • adjustment to parenthood
  • resources/help for expectant & new parents
SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING CLASS DATES

Group Class Schedule

group class options
Option "A"
Full Prenatal Class Series
Option "B"
Full Prenatal Class
Option "C"
Labour & Birth Preparation class
Option "D"
Life with Baby Class
When
Four Wednesday Evenings
Max. 11 couples/class
One Saturday
Max. 10 couples/class
Half Day Saturday
Max. 10 couples/class
Half Day Saturday
Max. 10 couples/class
Time
7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
1 pm - 5 pm
  1 pm - 5 pm
2019
Dates
Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 & 11
December 21
November 2
  November 9
2020
Dates
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26, March 4
March 25, April 1, 8, 15
April 29, May 6, 13, 20
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 29, August 5, 12, 19
September 2, 9, 23, 30
October 14, 21, 28, November 4
November 25, December 2, 9, 16
March 7
March 21
June 20
July 25
August 29
September 19
December 12
January 11
February 8
April 4
May 16
October 17
November 14
January 25
February 15
April 11
May 30
October 24
November 28