This comprehensive 10-hour in-person course, held over four 2.5-hour sessions, is designed to guide you through every stage of labour and birth. Our inclusive, engaging, and evidence-based approach ensures you feel informed, confident, and empowered for your birth experience. Birth partners attend at no extra cost.
Class Breakdown:
- Class 1: Preparing your pregnant body for labour
- Class 2: Coping strategies for early labour, positions, and comfort techniques
- Class 3: Navigating your birth venue, understanding medical interventions, and knowing your options
- Class 4: Pushing, placenta delivery, and what to expect in the first moments with your baby
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare your body in the final weeks for an optimal labour
- Understanding the different stages of labour and how to manage each one
- Hands-on coping techniques for labour, including movement and mindfulness
- Pain relief options, including epidurals and other medical tools
- How to advocate for yourself and make informed choices during labour
- Insights into cesarean birth and how to make it a gentle experience
- What to expect in the immediate postpartum period, including skin-to-skin and newborn care
What Parents Are Saying: “We took this class with Vera and it was amazing! It helped us feel confident and empowered going into our first birth. Vera was informative, funny, and really helped us feel at ease.” – Derek
