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Pre and Post Natal Education

 

Congratulations, you're going to be a parent!  Whether it is your first or fifth time preparing for the birth of your child, this is an exciting and emotional time.  The Sport & Wellness Department offers a variety of prenatal opportunities including education classes, yoga and fitness programs as well as 2nd time refresher courses and prenatal reunions.  While the goal of each program is to help you focus on your pregnancy and upcoming labour and birth, they also have a social function, serving as a great place to meet other parents-to-be, an opportunity to share and ask questions as well as potentially creating a new network of friends for play dates and strolls in the park.

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Prenatal Class

For expectant mothers and their support person/coach.

 

Topics include:

  • Normal labour and delivery
  • Possible interventions - including Caesarian sections
  • Pain relief options
  • Stages of labour - how the partner can assist
  • Your newborn baby
  • Expectations about parenthood
  • Practical advice and benefits of breastfeeding
  • Factual information on formula

 

Weekend Class

An extensive session of labour and delivery information.  This is a great option for those with schedules that are not as flexible.

 

Day:                 Saturday & Sunday

Time:                10:00am - 4:00pm

Session 1:        Apr 21-22

Session 2:        May 5-6

Session 3:        May 12-13

Session 4:        May 26-27

Session 5:        June 16-17

Session 6:        June 23-24

Session 7:        July 14-15

Session 8:        August 18-19

Cost:                $150.00 +GST ( Price includes expectant Mother's and support person)

With lunch:       $190.00+GST

 

5 Week Class

Ideal for those who travel, or can’t attend a full weekend course.This class gives you time to think about your upcoming labour, prepare questions, and to practice what you learn each week in the classes.

 

Day:                 Tuesday

Time:                7:00 - 8:30pm

Session1:         May 1-29

Cost:                $150.00 +GST (Price includes expectant Mother's and support person)

 

Prenatal Refresher

This prenatal refresher course examines the differences between first and second time pregnancy, establishes what worked well and what didn't the first time and assists in making plans for siblings.  A refresher on labour positions, breathing and how to cope with pain will also be completed.  New research and maternity updates are also reviewed. 

 

Time:                1:00-2:30pm

Dates:              Please call for dates.

Cost:                $40.00+GST

 

 

Importance of Breastfeeding

An educational, interactive, practical program for expectant mothers.  As you prepare for the birth of your child, take the opportunity to educate yourself on the very important concepts surrounding one of nature's most natural processes:

 

-Understanding the challenges

-Biological nurturing

-Importance of skin-to-skin contact

-Physiological & Psychological benefits to breastfeeding

-Recognizing problems & overcoming obstacles

-Medication & mother's milk

-Support groups- why are they important?

-Myths cs. Evidence based information

-Formula & monetary costs

-Societies perceptions

-How you and your baby can win

 

Day:                  Monday

Cost:                 $55.00+GST

Session 1:         May 14, 1:00-4:00pm

Session 2:         May 28, 6:00-9:00pm

Session 3:         June 4, 1:00-4:00pm

Session 4:         June 4, 6:00-9:00pm

Session 5:         July 9, 1:00-4:00pm

Session 6:         July 9, 6:00-9:00pm

Session 7:         August 13, 1:00-4:00pm

Session 8:         August 12, 6:00-9:00pm