Group Prenatal Classes

Serenity Birth Studio group prenatal classes to prepare for birth.

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Looking for Group Prenatal classes that take place outside of a hospital setting?  This complete prenatal course will prepare you for birth and baby, reduce anxiety and build confidence.

We will cover everything from stages of labour, coping techniques, caring for a newborn and infant feeding. The goal of this course is to prepare expectant parents by providing evidence-based information and support to ensure that, regardless of where or how you choose to give birth, you feel confident and prepared.

Plan to start your series anytime after your first trimester.

We are here to support your prenatal education in the midst of COVID-19.  We understand navigating the birth space right now is very daunting and we want to make sure you can make the right decisions for you to feel comfortable and confident despite these circumstances.  With this is mind, and the evolving landscape of our communities opening back up, we have created more options for delivering our Private Prenatal Classes – in person or virtual.

Please Note: Starting Monday March 21st, mask mandates in Ontario are being lifted.  We will continue to be a mask friendly place should you choose to continue to wear a mask.

WHERE:

  • Serenity Birth Studio (Barrie, ON) – option to join in person or virtual via Zoom Meeting
WHEN:

To best meet your needs and schedules we offer to options to join us, weekend or weeknight:

  • SATURDAY’S @ 9:00am-5:00pm (with breaks), a 1-day class
  • MONDAY’S @ 6:30-9:00pm (3 week series)
  • Click “view upcoming dates” button for our schedule.

 

COST:

  • $199 +hst
  • Cost includes pregnant person + 1 birth partner

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Relaxation & breathing techniques
  • Developing a birth plan
  • Hands on comfort measures (counter pressure, massage, rebozo, acupressure)
  • Stages of labour
  • Timing contractions
  • Partner participation
  • When to call the midwife/go to the hospital
  • Questions to ask when making decisions about care
  • Use of epidurals and other medical pain options
  • What to expect and client options during a surgical birth
  • Common mixed messages parents receive during pregnancy & postpartum
  • What to expect in the first hour after birth
  • Newborn care
  • Newborn feeding (breast & bottle)
  • Community resources
  • Pre- and postnatal resource list for new parents

We leave ample time throughout your class to ask any questions you may have!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Tiffany is a Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula & Yoga Instructor (Serenity Wellness Group).

Tiffany has extensive training in childbirth education, fertility, birth, postpartum support, infant care, prenatal and postpartum yoga.

Tiffany is a member of the Association of Ontario Doulas. She has completed extensive training and certification through The Healing Arts Learning Organization & Doula Canada. She continues to pursue these topics with passion, attending conferences, workshops, reading journals and constantly upgrading her knowledge.

Tiffany is very active in our community and hosts the Innisfil World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Walk annually.

As a mother of three active children, she is personally familiar with the unpredictable nature of pregnancy, birth and parenthood. She is passionate about families being fully informed about birth in order to make the best decisions for themselves. Tiffany is honored to work with and provide support to so many families at such a pivotal juncture in their lives.

Tiffany’s enthusiasm, positivity and compassion shine through in her teaching.