Growing Baby Prenatal Classes & Childbirth Preparation Toronto
Growing Baby’s prenatal classes will help prepare you and your partner for what to expect during the course of pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and the early weeks with your baby. We will give you all the information you need to make informed decisions.
Classes available for September, October and November 2007. Private classes available upon request.
Prenatal Classes
Topics Covered:
- Onset of labour
- Pre-term labour
- Stages of labour
- Positions for labour and birth
- Partner support
- Alternative pain relief
- Comfort measures and relaxation
- Back labour techniques
- Medications and interventions
- Cesarean birth
- Postpartum
Newborn Care Classes
Topics Covered: - Diapering (cloth and disposable)
- Bathing (sponge and tub)
- Infant massage
- Co-sleeping
- Skin to skin contact
- Newborn appearance
- Newborn behaviour and communication
- Time out cues
- Soothing techniques
- Signs of illness
- Baby safety
Breastfeeding Classes
Topics Covered: - Benefits of breastfeeding
- Baby's hunger cues
- Latching onto the breast
- Breastfeeding positions
- Hand expression and pumping
- How to know if baby is getting enough milk
- Keeping up your milk supply
- Freezing, storing and thawing breastmilk
- Preventing breastfeeding challenges
- Breastfeeding resources
For more information or to register for a class, please contact Janice Battiste or visit our website.
http://www.growingbaby.net growingbaby2@yahoo.ca
416-686-9832