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Prenatal In a Day
This class will provide the mother-to-be and her support person with the opportunity to learn the important practical skills for a positive childbirth experience, and receive valuable information on early care of the newborn. Topics include: common prenatal concerns, signs of labour, stages of labour and what to do (including when to go to hospital), birth support, interventions, informed decisions, tips for a more comfortable labour, basic breastfeeding & newborn care. Feb 1, 9:00-4:00pm / hospital tour Feb. 3, 6:30-7:30pm FULL! March 28, 9:00-4:00pm / hospital tour March 30, 6:30-7:30pm 2 spots April 9, 9:00-4:00pm / hospital tour April 11, 6:30-7:30pm June 20, 9:00-4:00pm / hospital tour June 22, 6:30-7:30pm July 25, 9:00-4:00pm / hospital tour July 27, 6:30-7:30pm Cost: $89.25 for two people Location: Okanagan College Comfort Skills for Labour Spend an evening learning labour techniques and building confidence from an experienced doula. Discover what your labour support person can do to help your cope with the intensity of labour at each stage. This class will engage, inform, and give you tools to use during your birth. Know what to do and when! Register at 30+ weeks. Jan 21, 6:00-9:00pm - click on date to register March 10, 6:00-9:00pm - click on date to register Cost: $60.75 for two people Location: Parkinson Activity Centre |
All About Baby: The First 3 Months
This prenatal class is for expecting individuals and members of their support circle. Learn all you need to know and discover about your amazing newborn. This class is designed to give every new parent all the tools needed to care for their infant with confidence. Explore topics such as: newborn appearance and development, infant sleep patterns, safe sleep, baby wearing, infant feeding, maternal health, and community resources.Registration includes two people; feel free to bring a grandparent or two along! Register during your 2nd or 3rd trimester Jan. 25, 1:30pm-4:30pm - click on date to register Feb. 22 10:00am-2:00pm - click on date to register Cost: $70.75 for two people Location: Parkinson Activity Centre Hospital Tours Hospital Tours of Kelowna General Hospital are available upon request, and take place every four weeks. We will tour the labour and delivery area and postpartum unit, and you will receive detailed information about the rooms available. Tour includes the birthing person plus partner or support person. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $30 for two people Payable to tracyarmstrongdoula@gmail.com by e transfer. |
