Prenatal Education
Prenatal Education
For over 60 years Mothercraft Ottawa’s Prenatal Classes have helped parents gain confidence as they approach the birth of their child.
Our Prenatal Education Program offers expectant parents a comprehensive overview of prenatal, birth and postpartum choices based on best practices and recommendations made by Health Canada, the Canadian Pediatric Society and other credible sources.
How to Register
Please contact Genevieve Chabot at 613-728-1839 ext. 289
* Please note pre-registration is required.
Need more information about the program?
Designed for the third trimester of pregnancy, our comprehensive series of classes covers:
- Comfort measures for each stage and phase of labour and delivery;
- Relaxation and breathing techniques;
- Postpartum adjustments;
- Feeding and basic newborn care;
- Life as a new family;
- Community resources.
Labour and Delivery
- Basic physiology and anatomy of birth
- Signs, symptoms and coping strategies for each stage and phase of labour
- Comfort measures and medical pain relief options
- Hands on practice for moms and partners
- Induction/augmentation options
- Assisted deliveries
Post Birth Adjustments
- Mom and baby post birth procedures
- Mom’s postpartum body
- Postpartum mood disorders
- Breastfeeding basics
- Baby at home-care and safety basics
- Family adjustments
- Community resources
2018 CLASS SCHEDULE
- Saturday, January 27
- Sunday, March 11
- Sunday, April 29
- Sunday, May 27
- Saturday, June 23
- Sunday, July 29
- Saturday, August 25
- Saturday, September 22
- Sunday, October 28
- Sunday, December 9
