Birth Prep Workshop
a full day, in-person, immersive experience
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Based on the group's needs, a varying menu of topics will be explored through hands-on practice, story-telling, movement, discussion, instruction, and other mediums. The majority of our time is centered on building a pain-coping and surrender mindset, normalizing the process, promoting empowerment, and reducing fear. Learn more below.
What's your learning style?
What makes us different from other prenatal classes?
This isn't your average prenatal class! Our in person workshop is a great alternative to the traditional classes, offering an interactive, connective, and hands-on experience while providing you with everything you need to know. It's a full day - we call it a "full-day immersive" for a reason!
Through compassionate and honest preparation, we will guide you through everything you need to know and introduce practices & exercises to cope with the intensity of labour - for both the birthing person and the birth partner!
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Experience an intimate, comfortable, and safe group space to discover what it means to "birth from within."
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Giving birth, supporting your partner in birth and becoming a parent is a big deal! Join our upcoming group workshop and see why our class is different.
Tuition: $160/couple (included in birth doula packages)
*Ideal timing to attend is between 32-37 weeks pregnant*
This workshop is NOT for you if you are:
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seeking a teacher/student classroom style of learning
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interested in passive learning (these classes are engaging and interactive)
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wanting to be told how you should give birth by an authority figure
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uncomfortable with inclusive language and an inclusive group setting (ALL are welcome in this group)
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not willing to challenge or reflect on ANY of your beliefs about childbirth
Topics Explored
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Hands-on coping & comfort practices
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How to have an empowered and positive birth, no matter the outcome
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Labour hormones & physiological birth
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Stages & phases of labour
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Coaching for birth partners
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When to go to hospital/birth centre
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Maternal positioning to increase comfort and encourage labour progression
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Consent & your rights
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Hospital practices (including medicated pain management options & cesarean birth)
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Home birth & birth centre practices (if applicable to the group)
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Infant feeding basics
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And more!
Upcoming Dates
2023 dates are from
10am to ~6pm on:
SUNDAY, September 17th (1 spot left)
Saturday, October 14th
SUNDAY, November 19th
Saturday, December 16th
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2024 dates are from
10am to ~6pm on:
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Saturday, January 20th
Saturday, March 2nd
Saturday, April 13th
Saturday, May 25th
Saturday, June 22nd
Saturday, July 27th
The Details
Time: 10am to ~6pm
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Tuition is $160/2 people
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Full workshop tuition is due upon registration via e-transfer to transitiondoulas@gmail.com
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This workshop is included for doula clients who have purchased the Birth Warrior or Huntress Packages
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Refund policy: If cancelling 30+ days from event date a full refund will be issued. Due to high demand and limited spaces, 50% of tuition is non-refundable within 11-30 days of event. No refunds will be given if cancelling within 10 days of event.
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Workshops are hosted at the beautiful Lucina Birth Centre (9505 163 Street NW, Edmonton, West Side).
