What to expect during childbirth

Childbirth Education

Childbirth education classes are recommended to all first time parents, as well as a refresher if it has been a few years. The classes offered by Jess The Doula provide you with current practices and evidence based information. With the tools to better understand what to expect during childbirth, you will be empowered to make informed choices for your birth.

The birth process, pain management and labour positions.

Birth Essentials

$75.00

Our Birth Essentials class will provide you with practical tools for your birth, whether at home or hospital.

Communication and Making Informed Choices.
How your body and baby work together.
The Labour Process - Stages Of Labour
Non-Medical Pain Relief and Comfort Measures
Medical Pain Relief
Positions for Labour and Birth
Methods of induction
Interventions including IV’s, fetal heart monitors, instrumental deliveries, inductions, and cesarean sections

Approximately 2.5-3 Hours

Postpartum Essentials

$75.00

Our Postpartum Essentials class will prepare you for what to expect upon the arrival of your baby and the weeks following.

The "Golden" Hour
Newborn Procedures
Breastfeeding basics
Planning for your recovery
Your new "normal"
Postpartum Mental Health
Safe Sleep
Newborn Care Basics

Approximately 2.5-3 Hours

*additional fees may apply for mileage for private classes.

Comfort Essentials

$40.00

Our Comfort Essentials class is hands-on learning and practical coping strategies for Labour and Delivery.

*this is not a full childbirth class.

1 Hour

*additional fee may apply for mileage for private class.