Equipping Parents With Practical Tools
At Graceful Birth™ our goal is to equip parents-to-be with practical tools and information to help foster a better birth and postpartum experience.
Childbirth Prep One Day Workshop
Covering the Basics of Childbirth. Plus An Extensive Manual with Online Videos and Worksheets. This workshop is designed to equip couples with well-rounded childbirth information. This class will also spend a significant amount of time focusing on relaxation techniques from various sources including Lamaze®, HypnoBirthing® and Birthing from Within®. You will also learn and practice massage techniques, and breathing exercises to help prepare the mind and body for childbirth. We will be working towards an understanding of the Natural Childbirth method. This class will also provide the birth companion with tips on how to help the labouring mom stay comfortable and focused during labour and birth.
Other topics we will touch on:
- The stages of labour. How do I know I’m in labour?
- Understanding “labour room” terminology. What’s happening to my body in labour?
- Medical options for pain management. What are my pain medication options at the hospital?
- Postpartum recovery. How long will it take for my body to heal after I have a baby?
All prenatal material will be provided, including an extensive online program which covers topics not included in class.
4 HOUR GROUP CLASS - Oakville
- Monday May 27, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Monday June 3, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm
4 HOUR PRIVATE CLASS
- Contact us to set up a date
These workshops will prepare you for your new baby and breastfeeding.
NEWBORN, SLEEP, AND BREASTFEEDING WORKSHOPS
Newborn Care and Infant Sleep
Topics covered:
- Newborns – the first few weeks of life
- Diapering options and how to care for your newborn’s delicate skin
- Bathing
- Safe sleep and SIDS
- Bowel and bladder function
- Breathing
- Newborn senses
- Eating how to know your baby is getting enough
- Normal infant sleep patterns
- Myths of infant sleep vs reality
- Ensuring safe sleep
- Parenting to sleep tools
- Tricky times and sweet spots of infant sleep
- Healthy family balance
GROUP CLASS - Oakville
- Monday June 10, 2024 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- Monday June 17, 2024 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- Space is limited to three couples
PRIVATE CLASS
- Contact us to set up a date
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Lactation Services
Some people have an idealized view of breastfeeding as a simple, instinctive, natural process. And in some respects it is, but it is also a skill that needs to be learned. Together with your baby, you will learn to breastfeed.
Your IBCLC can help trouble shoot and improve:
- Attachment
- Feeding positions
- Signs of effective breastfeeding
- Common breastfeeding challenges
- Recommendations
- Other options if breastfeeding is not possible
- Storage of breastmilk
- Resources
- All visits include text follow up support
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Once baby is born
- In home – 1.5 – 2 hour visit
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Follow up Visit
- Once baby is born
- In home – 1 hour visit
What Our Clients Say About Our Classes:
My husband and I attended a private one-day prenatal course given by Grace. I can’t believe how much information we covered and we were still able to get all our questions answered. Having our class in a private setting allowed for more one on one attention and we were able to customize our class to exactly what we wanted to cover. Grace is warm and hospitable and we would recommend her services to anyone preparing for both the pre- and postnatal experiences. A huge thanks to Grace!
— Andrea & Don
We really enjoyed your classes! We will definitely refer your business to other friends. It made a world of a difference and I feel ready to take on birth.
— Alyssa
