Childbirth Class (8 Week Class - Weeknights)
Class Dates:
May 7 - June 25, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due July, Aug & Sept.
Sept. 4 - Oct. 23, 2025 - Thurs. nights - babies due Nov. & Dec.
Oct. 28 - Dec. 17, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due Jan. & Feb.
Program Includes:
Minimum 16 hours of instruction.
Small class size - 6 Couples.
Comprehensive student workbook.
Access to a lending library of books and DVD’s.
Unlimited phone and email support before, during, and after birth.
Doula Services available upon request for a minimal additional fee.
Virtual classes offered.
Weeknight classes run from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Airdrie. It is recommended that couples begin the 8 week series around their 27th week of pregnancy.
Class Dates:
May 7 - June 25, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due July, Aug & Sept.
Sept. 4 - Oct. 23, 2025 - Thurs. nights - babies due Nov. & Dec.
Oct. 28 - Dec. 17, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due Jan. & Feb.
Program Includes:
Minimum 16 hours of instruction.
Small class size - 6 Couples.
Comprehensive student workbook.
Access to a lending library of books and DVD’s.
Unlimited phone and email support before, during, and after birth.
Doula Services available upon request for a minimal additional fee.
Virtual classes offered.
Weeknight classes run from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Airdrie. It is recommended that couples begin the 8 week series around their 27th week of pregnancy.
Class Dates:
May 7 - June 25, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due July, Aug & Sept.
Sept. 4 - Oct. 23, 2025 - Thurs. nights - babies due Nov. & Dec.
Oct. 28 - Dec. 17, 2025 - Wed. nights - babies due Jan. & Feb.
Program Includes:
Minimum 16 hours of instruction.
Small class size - 6 Couples.
Comprehensive student workbook.
Access to a lending library of books and DVD’s.
Unlimited phone and email support before, during, and after birth.
Doula Services available upon request for a minimal additional fee.
Virtual classes offered.
Weeknight classes run from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Airdrie. It is recommended that couples begin the 8 week series around their 27th week of pregnancy.
Class Description:
1. Birth Anatomy and Physiology – understand the science of what’s happening at each stage along the way.
2. Labour Comfort Measures – practical holistic techniques that involve the physical, mental and emotional aspects to minimize and manage pain.
3. Partner Roles and Responsibilities – understand and become aware of their importance; how to help using hands on tools such as relaxation and pressure points to name a few.
4. Interventions and Medications– recognize when things don’t follow the norm such as induction or c-sections your knowledge will still allow you to make informed decisions. Also, medication options available to you with pros and cons.
5. Labour Rehearsal – multiple opportunities thru out classes to practice handling contractions and different labour positions along with a full 30 min rehearsal to put it all together.
6. Postpartum – recovery after birth and the following number of weeks along with transitioning into parenthood.
7. Breastfeeding – proper latching, knowing they are getting enough and handling issues that may arise.
8. Newborn Care – caring for your little one over the first few months, including bathing, swaddling and intro to baby signing (See other class options for more details on signing).
Register for this class.
To complete registration please send payment with registration submission. All payments accepted by e-transfer to gaze@telus.net. Thank you, from Babies Best Start.