Newborn Classes
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Birth Matters Doulas offer classes for expectant families that are welcoming a newborn to the family. These classes are designed to provide tips, support, and education on what to expect so families feel confident and at ease when the time comes.
Newborn 101
Bringing Your Baby Home
Price: $75 (includes both expectant parents or one parent + 1 support)
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
What is covered in the sessions:
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3-hr class to explore what you need to know to bring home your new bundle of joy
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Increase your confidence with all things baby related like diaper changes, sleeping, eating, and more
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Includes the new PlumTree Newborn Care Booklet if preferred for Zoom classes
Topics will include:
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A newborn's appearance and behaviours
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Basics for feeding - breast and/or bottle
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Gas, fussiness and burping
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Sleeping habits in the first weeks
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Diapering options and how to's
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Bathing
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Car seat information
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Soothing techniques, swaddling and baby wearing
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How to read your baby - hunger and sleeping cues
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Baby gadgets - what items do you need most for your new baby?
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How to plan for and take care of your relationships with a new baby
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And more
Upcoming Class Schedule
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Fall'ish 2024
Nov 20th (Wed)
*1 Space Available*
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Winter 2024
Dec 11th (Wed)
*FULL*
(Please inquire for waitlist)
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Winter 2025
Jan 15th (Wed)
*2 Spaces Available*
Still Winter 2025
Feb 19th (Wed)
*4 Spaces Available*
Spring 2025
March 12th (Wed)
*6 Spaces Available*
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Spring 2025
April 23rd (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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Still Spring 2025
May 21st (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
Pre-Summer 2025
June 18th (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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Fall 2025
Sept 17th (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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BREASTFEEDING 101
Facilitated by Shayla Stanley RN, IBCLC
Price: $75 (includes both expectant parents or one parent + 1 support)
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
This 3 hour class is designed to help expectant and new families discover what they can expect during their breastfeeding journey and how they can navigate early challenges often experienced when starting out with breastfeeding. It is an engaging class for families to learn the basics and beyond of breastfeeding, with strategies and tools to enhance their experience.
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Topics will include:​
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Anatomy of breastfeeding
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Benefits of breastfeeding
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Tips for Success
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Feeding cues
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Methods of feeding
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Feeding positions
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Challenges and strategies to manage
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Expression of milk (pumping and hand expression
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Partner and support system involvement​​
Infant Massage
Facilitated by Caity Barrett, PT
Timing: 4-week sessions
Price: $150
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
This 4-week session is facilitated by Caity Barrett PT, an International Association of Infant Massage trained instructor and a Registered Physiotherapist with specialized training in pediatrics and pelvic floor health.
Benefits from the infant massage sessions include:
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Bonding with your baby
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Helping your baby relax and unwind for better rest
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Connect with other new families
Limited spaces available, please email Caity Barrett to confirm your space.
Infant CPR
Facilitated by Jill Colpitts and Holly Choi
On line classes.
Learn more about these classes with Safe Beginnings.