PRNT 515G - Prenatal in a Weekend
Course Description
Prenatal classes help individuals preparing for birth make informed choices by providing education on pregnancy, labour, and birth. We welcome clients receiving care from both midwives and physicians. Our instructors are nurses with specialized training in lactation, childbirth, prenatal, and postnatal care.
In this course, you will learn about the stages of pregnancy and labour, how to prepare for labour and delivery (including comfort techniques, interventions, and available options), and how to care for both the birthing person and baby.
Classes can be taken at any time, but we recommend participating in the third trimester. Spaces fill quickly, so we encourage early registration.
What to bring to class:
- Baby’s Best Chance (available from Healthy Families BC)
- Two pillows and one blanket
- Comfortable clothing suitable for floor exercises
- A yoga mat (available in class, or bring your own)
- Food and drinks for day-long classes
Learner Outcomes
- Recognizing signs and stages of labour, and knowing when to go to the hospital
- Tools for coping naturally, including breathing, relaxation, and visualization
- Understanding unexpected outcomes, informed consent, and medical interventions
- Breastfeeding basics and support
- Practicing breathing, relaxation, and labour rehearsal
- What to expect postpartum, including newborn care and feeding
Notes
*The fee includes the pregnant person and one optional support person.
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
