Prenatal Classes
Learn everything you need to know about having and caring for your baby.
Our Prenatal Class Is:
Evidence-Based
We are passionate about teaching you up-to-date evidence-based information on birth and baby care in a clear way. Learning the facts will help inform your decisions. Knowledge is power!
All About Options
You can’t make informed choices if you don’t know your options, that’s why we offer this course! We talk about all the different ways to birth and parent your baby. Importantly we also cover how to advocate for your wishes.
Practical Labor Coping Tools
As doulas we help people find coping tools that work for them. In this class we will practice breathing techniques, positions, some hands-on stuff, relaxation and more, so that when labor hits you’ll be able to ride the waves.
Engaging & Fun
We offer refreshing ways to learn without being lectured to. Filled with easy to digest practical information and engaging activities, this course uses tried and tested methods to help you absorb the information. After all, a tool is no good if you don’t have it with you!
No Judgement
We cover ALL of your options with zero judgement. There are enough people telling pregnant folks what to do. We trust that you know what is best for you and your baby.
Honest Discussions
This isn’t your grandma’s childbirth education. Let’s talk about the things that are on your mind: sex after birth, will I poop pushing out my baby, living in a postpartum body and more.
What You Get In Our Prenatal Class
Our group prenatal class is currently virtual. Our comprehensive prenatal education is taught over 4 sessions of two hours. This ensures that you aren’t stuck at a computer for a whole day but allows time to digest the information and have your questions answered. Importantly we will practice your new skills so that when the real deal begins, you will feel prepared and confident! Private classes are also available.
We cover pregnancy, birth and baby care:
Act I. Pregnancy
- How your body changes
- Common discomforts
- Birth plans: Dos and Don’ts
- Packing your hospital bag
- Fears and anxieties
- How to prepare for labor
- Am I in labour? How ‘bout now?
- When to go to your place of birth
Act II. Birth
- What labour looks like
(Hint: Nothing like the movies) - The stages of birth
- Know your options: hospital jargon and interventions
- How to advocate for yourself
- Tons of practical coping tools
- Epidural and other pain medications
- Cesarean birth: why and how
- How partners and labour support fit in
Act III. New beginnings
- Setting yourself up for success
- Basics of newborns: eats, sleeps and poops
- Learning to breastfeed/chestfeed: the first latch and beyond
- Bottle feeding / Formula feeding
- Common concerns during the newborn stage
- Healing after birth
- Addressing your feelings around birth and life with a baby
Group Prenatal Classes
Virtual prenatal classes are held over 4 sessions of two hours on Tuesdays at 7PM. Classes are small groups (max 6 couples/pairs) so register today!
Dates offered:
- September 2023 session: COMPLETE
- November/December 2023 session: COMPLETE
- January 2024: Jan 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6 from 7-9PM
- March 2024: March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 7-9PM
- April 2024: April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 7-9PM
- May / June 2024: See my in person prenatal class
Price:
$275 + tax
Includes a partner or support person of choice (friend, family member)
We accept payment through e-transfer to info@twodoulas.ca, cheque or Square below.
Private Prenatal Classes
6-8 hours of material taught virtually. Split into 3 sessions and tailored to your unique needs. Contact us for availability.
Price:
$450 + tax
We accept payment through e-transfer to info@twodoulas.ca, cheque or Square below.
What People Have Said About Two Doulas
“While the labour wasn’t easy, we felt very prepared and comfortable throughout the process, knowing about everything that was to come, and were especially grateful that you prepared us so well for taking care of baby and breastfeeding.”
“Jenny and Heather are both amazing, compassionate, full of joy, experienced, passionate and their information and help was invaluable! We learned a lot from them and they helped us prepare better for the actual birth and for what came after (part that I was not really focusing on before).”
“Prenatal classes with Heather were essential in preparing me for my baby’s arrival. I read books on the topic prior to the sessions, and I imagined the classes would be much like what we see on TV. This was not the case. Heather’s scientific background, clear examples and infinite patience were admirable and helped me feel confident about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Meet Your Teacher
Heather Collins
Heather Collins is a true renaissance woman who teaches from a unique place as a certified birth doula, parent and scientist with a PhD in Biology. Don’t worry, she distills her knowledge of birth and baby care into clear concepts, practical tools and interactive exercises to help you understand your options and alleviate anxiety. Her fascination and excitement about the intricacies of pregnancy and birth are contagious. This enthusiasm is anchored to her focus on evidence-based care, a commitment she honours by furthering her own education at every opportunity. She also values the intuitive nature of birth and parenting, having experienced it herself, and wants to help people explore their inner parent through this course.
