photo credit: Sean Molin Photography via photopin cc
There will be a May-June childbirth education series at Quinte Midwives, beginning May 20th. This course is designed to help you feel confident, calm and prepared as you approach your birth and new parenthood. It will also provide your partner with skills and knowledge that will aid them in supporting you during labour and birth, as well as postpartum. Continue reading for details!
I also have classes coming up at House of Wellness in Cobourg, so check my class schedule for a complete list.
Deadlines for registration are one week before the first day of class. A $50.00 deposit is due upon registration.
When: Tuesday evenings, 6pm, beginning May 20th
Where: Quinte Midwives, 11 Victoria Ave., Belleville
Cost: $200 per couple
Topics for the course will include (but will not be limited to):
- natural pain management and coping strategies for labour
- the physiology of labour and birth
- positions for labour and birth
- risks and benefits of common interventions (including pain medications)
- breastfeeding
- postpartum care
- newborn care and characteristics
Feel free to email me at heather@labourdoula.com or call me at 647-408-4328 if you have any questions! To register, please fill out the contact form below.
Wondering why you should take an independent class instead of one offered by your local hospital or public health unit? 9 great reasons here.
Empowered Birth 