Childbirth Preparation
Class Series
$250 + GST
Childbirth Preparation Topics
Stages & Hormones of Labour
Breathing, Comfort & Coping
How Partners Can Provide Support
Medical Interventions & Options
Informed Decision-Making
Plans, Preferences & Priorities
Hospital and Home Birth
Cesarean Birth
Victoria General Hospital Virtual Tour
The Postpartum Period
The New Baby & Newborn Procedures
Breast/Chestfeeding & Lactation
….and more!
Expecting a baby is exciting but it can also be daunting. So many decisions! So many questions! So much weird stuff on the internet! Knowing in advance what could unfold and what your options are makes a big difference. Our group classes provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere where parents-to-be can prepare themselves for the journey ahead.
Whether you are planning your birth at the hospital or at home, with a midwife or a doctor, we’ve got you covered. Group Childbirth Preparation classes are in-person and are taught by trained Childbirth Educators. Topics are taught in a variety of ways, including discussion, hands-on practice, videos and small group activities. We provide handbooks for you to keep.
Upcoming Childbirth Prep Classes
All Childbirth Prep series include the same course content, just on different schedules.
The fee for Childbirth Preparation is $250 + GST for 2 people.
Sundays
4 Week Series
October 20 – Nov 10, 2024
2pm-5pm
November 17 – Dec 8, 2024
2pm-5pm
December 1 – 22, 2024
10am-1pm
January 5 – 26, 2025
10am-1pm
February 2 – 23, 2025
10am-1pm
March 2 – 23, 2025
2pm-5pm
April 6 – 27, 2025
2pm-5pm
Weeknights
6 Week Series
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
October 22 – Nov 26, 2024
December 3, 2024 – Jan 21, 2025
(no classes Dec 24 & 31)
January 28 – March 4, 2025
March 11 – April 6, 2025
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
September 25 – Oct 30, 2024
November 6 – Dec 11, 2024
January 8 – February 12, 2025
February 26 – April 2, 2025
April 9 – May 14, 2025
Saturdays
2 Week Series
Saturdays 9:30am-4:30pm
September 28 & Oct 5, 2024
November 16 & 23, 2024
December 14 & 21, 2024
January 4 & 11, 2025
January 25 & Feb 1, 2025
Feb 22 & March 1, 2025
March 15 & 22, 2025
April 5 & 12, 2025
April 26 & May 3, 2025
When Should I Take My Classes?
We recommend you begin classes after your 28th week of pregnancy and finish before your 38th week.
If you have any difficulties selecting a class that fits with your dates, please contact us – we will happily advise.
More Good Questions…
It’s up to you! Pick a series that suits your schedule. Whichever one you choose, you’ll meet other expectant parents and learn lots.
The Sunday and Weeknight series enable participants to absorb information in smaller portions and get to know each other over a longer period of time.
The Saturday series accommodates those who like to learn in a more intensive environment or need to condense their learning due to scheduling issues/preferences.
Make note of the class type and start date. Then CLICK HERE to get to our registration page. We use GoRendezvous, a third party app – read the instructions carefully. If you need more help with this process, please email classes@motheringtouch.ca or call us at 250.595.4905 and we’ll be happy to guide you.
If you would like to pay via e-transfer instead of credit card, we can sign you up manually – just get in touch if this is the case.
The fee ($250+GST) covers 2 people – pregnant person and a partner, helper, friend or family member. Just one of you needs to register. Then you’ll receive a confirmation with a link to an intake form so we can get information about both of you.
We would love to have you in one of our classes!
Your fee covers attendance for 2 people so please feel free to bring a helper such as a friend, family member or doula – ideally someone who will be your birthing companion.
If your baby is going to have more than two parents, please email or call us. We can make arrangements for the whole family to attend.
Mothering Touch Childbirth Educators are all Certified Childbirth Educators, Breastfeeding Educators and Doulas. They are trained to provide up-to-date, evidence-based childbirth preparation material in ways that are varied, fun and interactive. Learn more about our teachers here.
Once your class registration has been processed, a refund of the course fee, minus a 15% administrative fee, is possible until two weeks before the beginning of the course. Refunds will be issued by the same method with which you paid.
No refunds will be issued after the course begins even if the absence is due to medical reasons.