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Prenatal Classes Go Online
During this time of physical distancing, your health and safety, as well as that of your family and our community, is our top priority; for this reason, your prenatal classes will be online using Zoom.
So that you can accept the invitation to the live virtual classroom created by your midwife, please download Zoom in the format that works best for you.
Birth Takes a Village
To help prepare for your journey of labour, birth and new parenthood, Riverdale Community Midwives offers monthly prenatal classes taught by one of our midwives. Classes take place one evening per week (day TBA) from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. (4 nights total). Classes are known for their warm and inclusive atmosphere. The cost for both you AND your birth partner is $175.00. Class sizes are limited and we cannot issue refunds after classes have started.
During the classes, you and your birth partner or support person will be invited to ask questions and actively engage in discussions with your peers; the group will gain greater understanding from the real-life context your midwife teacher provides.
Topics covered span from pregnancy and birth, to newborn care and feeding your baby. Together, we work on building trust in the amazing ability of your body, and help you discover the calming reassurance of evidence-based knowledge. We focus on providing you with up-to-date information and skills that not only alleviate many fears, but enable you to embrace the uncertainty of birth and parenting with new-found courage and confidence.
Our prenatal classes are a marvelous opportunity to open your mind to your childbirth options while making life-long connections with other families in your neighbourhood. Hopefully, you will leave the final class feeling calm, invigorated and filled with a wonderful sense of anticipation!
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