New Life Prenatal Classes
Childbirth, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Education Baby / Child CPR Workshops
Group and Private Classes, In Person and Live Streaming Options
Toronto, Scarborough, East York, Don Mills, North York, Pickering, Markham, GTA
Childbirth, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Education
Baby / Child CPR Workshops
Group and Private Classes, In Person and Live Streaming Options
Toronto, Scarborough, East York, Don Mills, North York, Pickering, Markham, GTA
IN-PERSON, SMALL GROUP PRENATAL CLASSES
For live streaming, group prenatal classes see https://www.newlifeprenatal.org/live-stream-group-prenatal
IN-PERSON, SMALL GROUP PRENATAL CLASSES
For live streaming, group prenatal classes see https://www.newlifeprenatal.org/live-stream-group-prenatal
Comprehensive, fun and interactive, in-person group prenatal classes! (Scroll down to see group class options and schedule)
In-Person, Small Group Prenatal Classes are available to all expectant parents who have no cold/flu/covid symptoms. Anyone with symptoms will be asked to leave. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
Our small 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. There is a maximum of 10 couples per class.
Learn everything from signs of labour approaching to feeding and caring for your baby and yourself in the first few weeks at home. Join the fun as we practice comfort measures and coping techniques for labour as well as feeding, burping, swaddling and diapering a doll. 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. Studies show that squeezing all the hours together makes you
remember less. Retention
is increased when information is received in smaller amounts over time
and with review and practice.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. In addition, even with scheduled
breaks, it may be difficult for a pregnant woman to sit through the
many hours of an all 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 a 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
IN-PERSON, GROUP PRENATAL CLASS OPTIONS
IN-PERSON, GROUP PRENATAL CLASS OPTIONS
Full Prenatal Class series - $160 (tax included)(Labour and Birth Prep. & Life with Baby)
Full Prenatal Class series - $160 (tax included)
(Labour and Birth Prep. & Life with Baby)
LABOUR AND BIRTH PREPARATION (classes 1 & 2)
- 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
- breastfeeding basics; getting off to a good start; latching & how to know baby is getting enough milk
- 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
- clothing & equipment needed for newborn
- resources/help for expectant & new parents
UPCOMING CLASS DATES & TIMES
Four Wednesdays, 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
- July 26, August 2, 9 & 16 (Full Prenatal Class series) - $160
- September 13, 20, 27 & October 4 (Full Prenatal Class series) - $160
- October 18, 25, November 1 & 8 (Full Prenatal Class series) - $160
- November 22, 29, December 6 & 13 (Full Prenatal Class series) - $160