Sea to Sky Baby Prenatal Class
We want you to be informed, prepared, and excited for YOUR birth.
““As a FTM I went into the course not knowing much at all. My goal was to leave feeling like I had a better idea about what to expect during labour/delivery as well as to feel more capable of making informed decisions for myself and my baby. And this course did just that! Clara and Kristen are engaging and informative and I left feeling excited and empowered to bring my baby into this world! Thank you guys.” ”
Upcoming Classes
SQUAMISH - January 10 & 11 11am - 5pm
PEMBERTON - March 7th & 8th 11am - 5pm
SQUAMISH - May 9th & 10th 11am - 5pm
PEMBERTON - July 18th & 19th 11am - 5pm
We want you feeling prepared and informed!
Our classes are packed with information, stories, resources, engaging exercises & conversation.
MODULES
What is physiological birth?
stages of labor
hormonal matrix of birth
biomechanics of birth
Creating your birth plan
Identify your values for the experience
Assemble your birth team + Identify roles and responsibilities
Location of birth
Fear based vs intuitive decision making
Your options in pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum
Informed Choice and Advocacy
What is informed consent?
Questions to ask to facilitate an informed consent discussion
The role of the birth partner as advocate
Skills to support informed decision making
Common Medical Interventions
Late pregnancy testing and screenings
Induction methods + health benefits/risks
Augmentation methods + health benefits/risks
Pharmaceutical pain management + health benefits/risks
Cesarean section
Community standard of care
Pain Mindset and Coping
Personal relationship to pain
Coping mindset
Coping tools & practices
Partner Support
Role of the birth partner in birth and early postpartum
Holding space
Comfort measures
Possibilities for support at each phase of labor
How to tend to yourself and receive support as the birth partner
Postpartum Planning
Preparing your home
The postpartum self and practices for healing
Newborn rhythm
Considerations for breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding
Nutrition