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Group Classes At The Birth Place provide a comfortable environment for expectant parents to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care. An emphasis on knowledge and fun make classes a rewarding social experience for expectant parents. Each series includes: a prenatal information packet, ongoing support, a complimentary breastfeeding consultation, two passes to The Birth Place Parent Groups, availability to our resource library of books, DVDs and videos and a postnatal reunion. |
Prenatal Class - Regular:
Evenings: 7:30 - 9:30 pm 5 x 2 hour sessions plus reunion after birth
One day class Saturday or Sunday.
Maple Ridge Group Prenatal Classes: |
$155 per couple Maximum: 8 Couples
$100 per couple—prenatal in a day
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Wednesday Evenings
Jan 20 - Feb 17
Mar 17 - April 14
May 19 - June 16
July 28 - Aug 25
Sept 1 - 29
Nov 10 - Dec 8
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Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Jan 17 FULL
Mar 14
May 2 FULL
June 20FULL
July 11FULL
Aug 15
Sept 12
Nov 28
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Prenatal Class - Private: classes are scheduled 7 days per week at your convenience
$150 for private prenatal session 2-3 hrs For full prental in a day outline
ADD $50 travel allowance for in home class- otherwise taking place at The Birth Place |
Early Pregnancy, Refresher, VBAC and Other Specialty Classes:
2hr $125 per couple |
Breastfeeding Consultations:
$40 per hour |
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Also available: Classes at Community Centres throughout Lower Mainland:
Matsqui Rec Centre 604.855.0500 -One day Saturday 10 to 4 pm - Sept 11, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 4
2011 Matsqui: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 14, June 18
The Roundhouse, Yaletown 604.713.1800 - One day Saturday 10 to 4 pm Sept 19, Oct 17, Dec 5 - 2011 Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 27
Mission Rec Centre - 1 Day Saturday 10:45 to 4:30 604.820 5350 - Aug 28, Sept 18, Nov 6, Dec 11
Fleetwood community centre - 1 day Saturday 10 to 4 pm 604.501.5032 - Oct 23, Nov 27
Port Moody Recreation Centre 604.469.4556
Five tuesday evenings 7 pm to 9 pm and prenatal reunion Sept 21 to Oct 19 or Nov 2 to Nov 30
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ONE DAY PRENATAL CLASS FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
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Cost $100.00 |
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General introductions, expectations |
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Optimal feotal positioning, comforts for pregnancy |
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Physiology and anatomy |
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Simple back stretch, touch relaxation, breathing, hip squeeze |
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BREAK |
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Stages of labour, when to go to the hospital |
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Effective labour support and options |
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Positions, comfort tecniques, massage, breathing, relaxation |
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When help is needed, medication, intervention, cesarean |
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Breastfeeding, why, how to, latch, support, resources |
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BREAK |
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Newborn procedures and appearance |
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Immediately after birth for mom, baby, family |
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Infant sleep patterns, behaviour,calming tecniques |
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The fourth trimester, The first 3 months for mom, baby, family |
PLEASE ADVISE: expectant parents to bring a pillow and any snacks and drinks they would like. They will however have an hour lunch at 12:30.
NOTE: The Birthplace also offers classes in many Community centres call for details.
Please call for dates and location.
Prices do not include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
Register early at: Maple Ridge: 604.466.5811 |
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