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.
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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 $240 + 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 $240 + tax
- Fees cover two participants.
- View the full course outline for complete details on Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days:
Locations
At this time we are holding classes on our two campuses as well as off-site in Langley and Richmond.
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.
Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
| Dates | Day | CRN |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester: | ||
| Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 | Tuesday | CRN: 31091 |
| Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 | Thursday | CRN: 31090 |
| Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12 | Tuesday | CRN: 31092 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: | |
| Oct. 14 and 21 | CRN: 31104 |
| Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 | CRN: 31105 |
| Nov. 18 and 25 | CRN: 31106 |
| Dec. 9 and 16 | CRN: 31107 |
Our Langley classes take place at SouthRidge Fellowship Church in the Summer, and Al Anderson Pool in the Fall and Winter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: | |
| Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 | CRN: 31096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester: | |
| Oct. 21 and 28 | CRN: 31116 |
| Nov. 18 and 25 | CRN: 31117 |
| Dec. 9 and 16 | CRN: 31118 |
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 Wednesdays and Thursdays
| Dates | Day | CRN |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||
| Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 | Wednesday | CRN: 31093 |
| Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 | Wednesday | CRN: 31094 |
Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days
This is a 6-hour class 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 |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |
| Oct. 14 and 15 | CRN: 31110 |
| Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 | CRN: 31111 |
| Nov. 18 and 19 | CRN: 31112 |
| Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 | CRN: 31113 |
| Dec. 9 and 10 | CRN: 31114 |
Location
Richmond Hospital
7000 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
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: 7–9pm on Tuesdays
| Dates | CRN |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |
| Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 | CRN: 31088 |
| Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | CRN: 31089 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |
| Oct. 14 and 21 | CRN: 31100 |
| Nov. 18 and 25 | CRN: 31101 |
| Dec. 2 and 9 | CRN: 31102 |
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.
Please note: We reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration.