In-person classes provide the opportunity to meet and create community with other pregnant people with similar due dates. Classes include many activities and opportunities for hands-on practice of comfort techniques and strategies for labour.
Some of our classes offer bonus access to our online content. With this access, if you have to miss a class for any reason, you can join a live class or view the prerecorded sessions. Participants will also have continued access to our resources online for one additional semester in case you have questions after your baby is born.
For more information about online classes - click here!
- What you'll learn
- Prenatal and newborn care class options
- Locations and dates
- Registration information
What you'll learn
Topics covered include:
- meeting the challenges of late pregnancy
- the process of labour and birth
- hands-on comfort strategies and massage techniques
- medical procedures
- decision-making
- cesarean birth
- the immediate postpartum
- breastfeeding/chestfeeding
- newborn care basics
- keeping baby safe
- health and wellness
- postpartum adjustments
- postpartum depression and accessing help
- enjoying your baby
Prenatal and newborn care class options:
We offer two choices for our Prenatal and Newborn Care classes: once a week for six weeks, or over two days.
Prenatal and newborn care series weekly class:
- Six 2 hour classes (12 hours), one evening a week for 6 weeks
- Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
- Prenatal and Newborn Care Series fee is $265 + tax
- Fees cover two participants.
- View the full course outline for complete details on the Prenatal and Newborn Care Series weekly class:
Prenatal and newborn care in two days:
- Two 6 hour classes (12 hours). Two Saturdays, or Saturday and Sunday.
- Includes access to all online resource material, videos, and class recordings.
- Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days fee is $265 + tax
- Fees cover two participants.
- View the full course outline for complete details on Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days:
Locations
We currently offer classes on our two campuses as well as off-site in Langley, North Vancouver, and Richmond. If you'd like classes offered in your community, please email ce_perinatal@douglascollege.ca to enquire about the possibility of offering classes.
Location
Douglas College Coquitlam Campus
1250 Pinetree Way
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Prenatal and Newborn Care Series
This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
All classes are set to take place in room B3011 unless otherwise specified. This will be confirmed in your confirmation of enrollment receipt email.
Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays or Thursdays
| Dates | Day | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5 | Thursdays | 31126 | |
| November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8 | Tuesdays | 31125 | |
| Winter Semester | |||
| Dates | Day | CRN | Note |
| January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 | Tuesday | 12111 | |
| February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Tuesday | 12112 | |
| March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15 | Thursday | 12113 | |
Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days
This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 9am–4pm on Saturdays
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 17 and 24 | 31137 | FULL |
| November 7 and 14 | 31138 | |
| November 21 and 28 | 31139 | |
| December 5 and 12 | 31140 | |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 2 and 9 | 12128 | |
| January 23 and 30 | 12129 | |
| February 27 and March 6 | 12130 | |
| March 13 and 20 | 12131 | |
SouthRidge Fellowship Church
22756 48 Ave., Langley
Prenatal and Newborn Care Series
This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 | 31127 | FULL |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 | 12114 | |
| March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 | 12115 | |
Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days
This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 9am–4:00pm on Saturdays
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| September 26 and October 3 | 31141 | |
| November 28 and December 5 | 31142 | |
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| Winter Semester | ||
| January 9 and 16 | 12132 | |
| February 13 and 20 | 12133 | |
| March 13 and 20 | 12134 | |
Location
Douglas College New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue
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Prenatal and Newborn Care Series
This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 7–9pm on Wednesday or Thursday evenings
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 | 31122 | ** no class on Nov. 11 |
| November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17 | 31123 | |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 | 12108 | |
| January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 | 12109 | |
| February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 | 12110 | |
Prenatal and Newborn Care
Taken over two Saturdays, or a Saturday and Sunday. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 9am–4pm on Saturdays (and some Sundays)
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| October 17 and 24 | 31131 | |
| November 7 and 8 | 31132 | |
| November 14 and 21 | 31133 | |
| December 5 and 6 | 31134 | |
| December 12 and 19 | 31135 | |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 2 and 3 | 12120 | |
| January 9 and 16 | 12121 | |
| January 23 and 24 | 12122 | |
| January 30 and February 6 | 12123 | |
| February 13 and 20 | 12124 | |
| February 27 and 28 | 12125 | |
| March 13 and 14 | 12126 | |
| March 20 and 27 | 12127 | |
Prenatal and Newborn Care Series
This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Silver Harbour Centre
New location for Fall: 2325 St Georges Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4R4
Time: 7:00-9:00pm on Thursdays
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 | 31128 | FULL |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 | 12116 | |
Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days
This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Silver Harbour Centre
New location for Fall: 2325 St Georges Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4R4
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays
| Dates | CRN | Note |
|---|---|---|
| November 8 and 14 | 31144 | This class is Sunday the 8th and Saturday the 14th |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Note |
| January 16 and 23 | 12135 | |
| March 6 and 13 | 12136 | |
Location
Richmond Caring Place
7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Classes will be taught in English, however; our instructor is available to answer questions in Cantonese for clarification purposes.
Prenatal and Newborn Care Series
This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: Thursday evenings
| Dates | Time | CRN | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 | 6:30-8:30pm | 31119 | Thursdays | |
| Winter Semester | ||||
| Dates | Time | CRN | Note | |
| January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 | 6:30-8:30pm | 12106 | ||
| February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:30-8:30pm | 12107 | ||
Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days
This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
Time: 9am–4:00pm on Saturdays
| Dates | CRN | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| November 7 and 14 | 31146 | FULL |
| Winter Semester | ||
| Dates | CRN | Notes |
| January 9 and 16 | 12117 | |
| February 6 and 13 | 12118 | |
| March 6 and 13 | 12119 | |
Registration information
It is important to note the following when registering for your prenatal class:
- Know your due date.
- Course completion should be approximately one month before your due date.
- Payment can be made over the phone via Visa or MasterCard
- Interac and Cheques are accepted at either of our registration locations.
| Register now | *Please note: This will submit a request for registration form. Registration is not complete until payment is processed with our Enrolment Services office over the phone. |
| or call Enrolment Services at 604-527-5472 and they will be happy to assist you. | |
Please note: We reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration.
