the Prenatal
This class is meant for soon to be parents who are looking for prenatal education from the comfort of their own home. This is a small, interactive online Zoom class where you can learn the basics about labour, birth and your healing in the postpartum. Most folks who take this class are first time parents but if you are looking for more information about how to make your next birth a better experience this class might be a great fit for you. We will focus on the basics but you will also learn some pro tips to make this the best experience possible.
By joining us, you can expect to walk away with knowledge about the following:
What are your choice of birth place (home, Toronto Birth Centre, hospital).
How to preparing for birth (teas, foods, exercise, perineal massage, Hypnobirthing).
What is a birth plan and do you need it?
What supplies do I need for giving birth, what to have/pack.
Planning for support in labour (partner, doula, family, friends), who's taking care of the fur baby?
Why do people pump before labour?
What are the phases of labour (latent/early labour, active 1st/2nd stage, pp 3rd/4th stage)
What coping strategies/support are available to you in the different birthing places.
What pain management options are available to me during labour and birth?
What are the most common challenges during labour (rupture of membranes, fever, "slow progress", long inductions of labour, high blood pressure, abnormal fetal heart rate) and how can I make the best of them?
What are the different kinds of births (spontaneous vaginal birth, caesarean birth, vacuum birth, forceps birth)?
What does it mean to do skin to skin?
What is delayed cord clamping?
What is cord blood banking?
How to optimize healing your body after giving birth.
How can I optimize my mental health after having a baby?
When can I get more active after giving birth?
how to register:
Please email Sarah Leslie at SarahLeslieRM@gmail.com to sign up or use the contact page on this website for more information. Include the date of the course you are interested in and who you are receiving pregnancy/birth care from i.e. midwifery clinic, OB or family doctor. Once you have paid for the class you will receive a Zoom link for the class.
This 4 hour class costs $100 per couple or $50 per person. If you are unable to pay, let Sarah know and we can see about reducing your cost or waiving the class fee. You can e-transfer to SarahLeslieRM@gmail.com to secure your spot in the class.
Sat, Jun 1, 2024: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sat, July 6, 2024: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun, Aug 11, 2024: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun, Sept 8, 2024: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun, Oct 6, 2024: 9:30am - 1:30pm
The information were very helpful and the way it was delivered gives to us, as first parents, confidence to pass through all those phases and having our little girl.
Ariane
Super informative class! This is my first pregnancy and I learned so many things that I didn’t even think I needed to know! Sarah took her time to make sure the group was ready to move on from each slide and answered all the questions anyone had. I couldn’t be happier, thank you so much!
Parent of the Midwives Clinic
Sarah was a wonderful instructor and her session is both informative, casual and empowering. It provided us a great sense of comfort knowing we are more prepare for the birthing day.
Parent of the Midwives Clinic