Date: TBD
What will you learn: Tips and tricks to reduce aches and pains in pregnancy and promote optimal fetal positioning for smoother labour and birth.
Who: All Expectant mothers and spouses are welcome to attend this class
Cost: $30 person or per couple
Information and practical skills to help you prepare for your first weeks of parenthood.
What will you learn:
- Normal Newborn Appearance, Behavior and Communication
- Infant Care; bathing, diapering, swaddling, tummy time, holding and burping your baby
- Safe Sleep
- Crying
- Self Care – Physical and Emotional
- Mood Disorders
- Changing Relationship as Parents
All sessions will be done Virtually through Zoom
To Register please contact Denise Martin at [email protected] or 905-252-5447
Prenatal Fitness Education Class
Hosted by Sarah Snider, Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Trainer
What will you learn:
– correct breathing techniques
– how your core and pelvic floor work together
– how to do a self-test for diastasis recti
– appropriate exercises (and benefits) for expectant mamas
– do’s and don’ts for prenatal exercise
Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
6-8pm
$30 per person
Spaces limited, please reserve your spot with reception. Please talk to your midwife for more information.
5 Week Prenatal Classes
Access the power of your mind and body connection for a deeper level of calmness, relaxation and confidence for birth and the postnatal period.
Session 1: Building A Positive Expectancy
Session 2: Falling in Love with Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body
Session 3: Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby
Session 4: An overview of Birthing – A Labor of Love
Session 5: Birth and Postnatal Period – Breathing Love – Bringing Life
Registration fee $25.00/couple (Virtual Session through Zoom)
To Register please contact Denise @ [email protected] or visit www.4theloveofthefamily.ca
York Region Prenatal Classes
https://www.york.ca/health/prenatal-and-newborns/prenatal-education
Southlake Regional Health Centre – Prenatal Classes
https://info.markhamprenatal.com/southlake/
Your Baby Academy
OONA
https://westendmamas.ca/free-prenatal-postnatal-classes-toronto-newmarket/
Parenting from Within
https://www.parentingfromwithin.ca/prenatal-classes
La Leche League Canada
A Prenatal breastfeeding class providing preparation and education for expectant mothers and their partners/support.
Learn about:
The advantages of breastfeeding for mother and baby
Avoiding and overcoming difficulties
Optimizing positioning and latch
Adjusting to life with a breastfed baby
Normal breastfed baby behavior
This class is FREE of charge but registration is required.
All classes will be run virtually through Zoom
Please contact Denise at 905-252-5447 or [email protected] to register.
York Region Public Health
https://www.york.ca/health/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-clinics
OONA
https://westendmamas.ca/lactation-breastfeeding-consultant-toronto-newmarket/
