The Baby Prep™ philosophy acknowledges that each birthing experience is unique and therefore, your childbirth education should be unique and tailored to your specific needs and concerns.
COVID-19 NOTICE
We are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 carefully and evaluating already booked private in-home Caesarean Birth Prenatal Classes on a class-by-class basis. We do not want to cancel if we don’t have to but if we must those who are in cancelled courses will be contacted via email or phone.
We have Online Prenatal Classes available that you can take 1-on-1 with our instructors using video calls such as Zoom.
Class Info
- For expecting mothers and their partners that will be scheduling a planned Ceasarean Birth
- The class is arranged around your schedule.
- The class is taught in the privacy of your own home using a variety of instructional methods such as visual aides and plenty of practice!
- The class allows you to discuss personal issues at ease.
- You are able to have the sole attention of the instructor.
- Surround yourself with your support network. (partner, doula, mother, sister, friend)
- Confidentiality Assured
When should you take the class?
You are welcome to take a private Caesarean Birth Prenatal Class at any time after your 30th week of pregnancy. Booking in earlier is recommended to secure your preferred dates.
Who are our instructors?
All Baby Prep™ instructors are experienced Registered Nurses (BCCNM) and are currently working in the Vancouver, BC and surrounding areas. All instructors follow the BC and Canadian healthcare guidelines.
Cost
- $500/couple (one 4 hour session)
- An additional $25 charge will apply for classes outside the City of Vancouver.
Additional Notes
If you would like to join a group prenatal class, you are more then welcome. Only the second Evening Group Series class or the Weekend Group Course‘s Saturday afternoon will not apply to couples scheduled for a Caesarean birth.
Private Caesarean Birth Prenatal Class Topics
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- What to expect in the operating room
- Understanding the surgical procedure
- Making your birth experience family centered
- Early signs of labour and what to watch for
- Newborn behavior and abilities
- Newborn appearances
- Newborn tests and procedures
- Early disease screening, vitamin K, erythromycin, screening for Jaundice
- Diapering
- Bathing
- Cord Care
- Safety
- Comforting the Baby
- Post surgical recovery in the hospital and the first 6 weeks at home.
- Emotional and physical changes after birth
- Postpartum blues vs. depression
- Time management
- Family planning
- Community resources
- Introduction to breastfeeding
- Steps for successful breastfeeding (struggles and rewards)
- Alternatives to breastfeeding
Request Private Caesarean Birth Prenatal Class
Please fill out the form below and we will be in contact to arrange a date and time for your session. * = required information.