This 1-hour tour is packed with info and visuals so you can navigate the trip to the hospital when it’s “go-time”! Angie was leading the in-hospital tours before restrictions were implemented. We made videos and took lots of photos to create an excellent online tour, which is regularly updated. You can now do the tour from the comfort of your own space On-Demand / Learn On Your Own Schedule . Learn tips, where to go, and be more prepared for your birth. This tour is included in the Prenatal Essentials Series. A coupon for $10 is provided in the tour notes, which can be used for a discount toward for Online Prenatal Classes or the Easing Labour Pain class.
Services
Prenatal Classes
Do you know that you have many choices in birth? Learn your options and how to make informed choices with Birth Essentials Prenatal Classes, available in-person at the YMCA, and on-demand for those that prefer to learn from home. Take charge and create your version of an ideal birth! You will prepare for your birth, learn important tips and tricks, and can ask questions. This 4-week prenatal series is loaded with the essentials of prenatal education, with a focus on preparation through pregnancy to 8-weeks postpartum, birth, and the immediate postpartum hours.
One of the great perks to doing these classes is that you have access to a real person who attends births and understands policies, practises and how to prepare, and will answer your questions. Angie is one of the most experienced prenatal teachers in Canada. The info presented is evidence-based and also includes 20 years (and counting) of experience attending births. Current obstetrical practices and guidelines are discussed.
If you miss a class, you can watch a video-replay. An online hospital tour and newborn class are included.
Birth Doula Services
Are you pregnant and wish to be empowered and respected through their pregnancy and birth journey, but don’t know where to start? My doula services provide a deep-dive into preparing for your ideal birth. Perhaps you want a better experience than the mainstream medical model provides. You want your unique wishes understood and followed, and information to make actual informed choices. Partners want to be supported in that fine balance of being a helpful birth-partner while calmly going through your own journey.
Easing Labour Pain 2hr Workshop
Easing Labour Pain is about the best two hours you can spend preparing for your birth.
Create an Effective Birth Plan
Create a document that builds bridges with your care providers while helping you get what you want!
Gift Certificates
Treat someone you care about to a gift that helps them take charge of their birth and create their version of an ideal birth! There are gift certificates for all of our classes, hospital tours, birth-planning sessions and doula services.
Placenta Encapsulation
We’ve prepared capsules for over 500 happy clients. Easy to arrange; easy to take! We surpass food-safety and OSHA requirements for safe handling of placenta.
Pregnancy & Birth Support, Online Prenatal Classes & Preparation 