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Prenatal Class Series
To register call the Continuing Education Registration Office at: 604.527.5472 or 1.866.930.5472 (toll free).
The handbook Prepared Childbirth - The Family Way will be provided. With this handbook and these classes as a stimulus and commitment to further preparation, parents will be well prepared for labour, birth and early postpartum.
Douglas College Prenatal Series Outline
| Class One | Late Pregnancy and Overview of Normal Labour & Birth |
| Welcome and Introductions Lamaze Philosophy of Normal Birth Physical and emotional comfort measures for late pregnancy Healthy living in late pregnancy – nutrition, exercise and relaxation Pre-term labour and other concerns of late pregnancy The Six Care Practices That Support Normal Birth Overview of labour and birth Closing |
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| Class Two | First Stage Labour |
| Care Practice # 1 Labour Begins On Its Own Signs that labour will soon begin/is beginning Normal birth – 1st stage, dilation Early labour comfort measures Care Practice #2 – Freedom of Movement throughout Labour Active labour positions and comfort measures Care Practice #3 – Continuous Labour Support Creating a support team, benefits of a doula Create a contact list for class Closing |
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| Class Three | Second & Third Stage Labour & Immediate Postpartum |
| Care Practice #5 – Spontaneous Pushing in Upright or Gravity Neutral Positions Normal birth – 2nd & 3rd stage Pushing Positions and comfort measures Care Practice #6 – No Separation of Mother and Baby with unlimited opportunity for breastfeeding Normal immediate postpartum for mother and baby Normal newborn characteristics Communication with caregivers Birth planning Midway Evaluation Closing |
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| Class Four | Variations of Labour & Medical Interventions |
| Variations of normal labour Comfort measures for challenging births Care Practice #4 – No Routine Interventions Common medical interventions Informed decision making Medication for pain during labour Indications for a caesarean birth Caesarean role play activity Strategies for minimizing the need for interventions Closing |
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| Class Five | Breastfeeding |
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Care practice #6 – No separation of mother and baby with unlimited opportunity for |
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| Class Six | Postpartum Adjustments |
| Lamaze Philosophy of Parenting Postpartum adjustments Living with the newborn Basic baby care Review of labour and comfort measures Topics as requested by class Questions and comments Plans for reunion Evaluation of series Closing |
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| Reunion Class | Come together with those from your prenatal class and share your experience of birth and parenting. An opportunity for sharing the joys of parenting as well as addressing any questions you may have. |
Prenatal In-A-Day
We know you will find this day very helpful as you consider your choices and options for pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting. It is important to know that this class does not cover the same content to the same depth as the Prenatal Class Series that is recommended for first-time parents. It will provide basic information and skills you will need, and you are encouraged to practice at home. The handbook Prepared Childbirth - The Family Way will be provided.
This day will include but not be limited to information about the following:
- Expectations and concerns of late pregnancy
- Brief overview of exercise and relaxation
- Labour and birth - phases and stages
- Comfort measures
- Unexpected outcomes including caesareans
- Medical options and practices - risks, benefits, alternatives
- Immediate postpartum for mother and baby
- Infant feeding
- Celebrating parenthood - joys and challenges
Course Fees & Information
Prenatal Class Series/Reunion Class
Fee: $160/couple
Prenatal In A Day
Fee: $125/couple
When registering for your prenatal class:
- Know your due date.
- Completion of the program should be approximately one month before your due date.
If the course fee is a problem for you, please tell the registration clerk as funding assistance may be available.
To register call the Continuing Education Registration Office at: 604.527.5472 or 1.866.930.5472 (toll free).
(Please note, students can not register for prenatal classes on-line thru the website.)