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Prenatal Childbirth Education

If you aren't aware of your options, then you don't have any.
Through knowledge, self-discovery and support Birth Beginnings teaches the woman and her partner how to give birth and parent in confidence, with the knowledge and resources to make the decisions that are best for their family. The 'Prepared Prenatal Childbirth Education' series is designed to inspire thought, develop perspective and confidence in both partners. Pregnancy and birth are incredible learning experiences. The techniques taught are not birth specific but transfer to everyday life.


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Prepared Prenatal Childbirth Education Series:
The Prepared Prenatal Childbirth Education series is suited for first time parents or those looking for a "refresher". Along with the sessions you will receive an in-depth manual and booklet of Common Breastfeeding Concerns. In addition full access to Birth Beginnings lending library of articles, books and videos. Class sizes are small and intimate. The series is held in three formats. You have your choice of a five week series, a Sunday series or a weekend crash course.


Premium Prenatal Package:
It was brought to my attention that many families have additional concerns as their due date approaches and as new parents. For that reason Birth Beginnings now offers a Premium Prenatal Package. You will receive everything in the 'Prepared Prenatal Childbirth Education' series as well as unlimited phone and e-mail contact to address your questions and concerns during your prenatal period to six weeks postpartum.

See below for dates. Classes are held in the east end of Burlington.

Topics covered include:
Stages of labour
Common medical procedures
Comfort measures
Relaxation
Pain relief options
Breastfeeding
Postpartum expectations
Family life

Click here to see the class outline.  

2010 Prepared Childbirth Education Class dates: Class dates are subject to change. Please contact me to confirm dates.

Click here to download class registration form.  


Weekday series
Each class runs from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 2010
Monday October 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 2010
Thursday January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 2011
Monday March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 2011


Sunday series
Classes run from 1:00pm - 6:00 pm.

September 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 2010 Only one spot left
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 2011
April 3rd, 10th, 17, 2011


Weekend Crash course
For those who are too busy to commit to a five week series and find three Saturday's too challenging, this is the series for you. Learn everything you need to know about childbirth in one weekend.The classes run Saturday from 1 - 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm.

August 28th, 29th, 2010
November 20th, 21st, 2010
December 11th, 12th, 2010
February 26th, 27th, 2011


The purpose of childbirth preparation is self-discovery. The childbirth educator is a guide to the parents' discovery process, not the expert from who wisdom flows.