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!
New We've launched a new online Prenatal Guest Speaker series to help connect new and expecting families looking for more information from various perinatal experts in the field. Join a session, learn more about important perinatal topics and have your questions answered. Upcoming topics include: Pregnancy, Postpartum and your Pelvic Floor, and Breastfeeding: Pumping Basics. Learn more 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 $260 + 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 $260 + 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, North Vancouver, 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 or Thursdays
| Dates | Day | CRN |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 | Tuesday | 21118 |
| July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 | Tuesday | 21119 |
| August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23 | Tuesday | 21120 |
| September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 | Thursday | 31086 |
| October 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, | Tuesday | 31087 |
| NOTE: **the first class is on a Wednesday due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation** | ||
November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11 | Thursday | 31088 |
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 |
|---|---|
| June 7 and 14 | 21134 |
| June 21 and 28 | 21135 |
| July 5 and 12 | 21136 |
| July 19 and 26 | 21137 |
| August 9 and 16 | 21138 |
| September 6 and 13 | 31089 |
| September 20 and 27 | 31090 |
| October 18 and 25 | 31091 |
| November 1 and 8 | 31092 |
| November 22 and 29 | 31093 |
| December 6 and 13 | 31094 |
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 | Note | CRN |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 | 21141 | |
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 | September 30 class will still be hosted on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 31095 |
| October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25 | There will be no class on November 11, Remembrance Day | 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 |
|---|---|
| June 14 and 21 | CRN: 21144 |
| July 12 and 19 | CRN: 21145 |
| August 16 and 23 | CRN: 21146 |
| September 20 and 27 | CRN: 31097 |
| October 25 and November 1 | CRN: 31098 |
| November 29 and December 6 | CRN: 31099 |
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
| Dates | CRN |
|---|---|
| May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 | 21114 |
| June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 21115 |
| August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10 | 21116 |
| September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 | 31075 |
| October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 | 31077 |
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 |
|---|---|
| June 14 and 21 | CRN: 21125 |
| June 28 and 29 | CRN: 21126 |
| July 5 and 12 | CRN: 21127 |
| July 19 and 26 | CRN: 21128 |
| August 9 and 10 | CRN: 21129 |
| August 16 and 23 | CRN: 21130 |
| September 6 and 7 | CRN: 31078 |
| September 13 and 20 | CRN: 31079 |
| September 27 and October 4 | CRN: 31080 |
| October 18 and 19 | CRN: 31081 |
| October 25 and November 1 | CRN: 31082 |
| November 8 and 15 | CRN: 31083 |
| November 22 and 23 | CRN: 31084 |
| December 13 and 14 | CRN: 31085 |
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
144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5
Time: 7:00-9:00pm on Thursdays
| Dates | CRN |
|---|---|
| June 5, 12. 19, 26, July 3, 10 | 21153 |
| September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 | 31103 |
| October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 | 31104 |
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.
Silver Harbour Centre
144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays
| Dates | CRN |
|---|---|
| June 7 and 14 | 21149 |
| July 5 and 12 | 21150 |
| September 6 and 13 | 31100 |
| October 18 and 25 | 31101 |
| November 22 and 29 | 31102 |
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: Tuesday evenings
| Dates | Time | CRN |
|---|---|---|
June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 8, 10*see note below | 6:30-8:30pm | 21533 |
| *Please note: there is no class on the week of July 1st. The final class of CRN 21533 will be on a Thursday, July 10th in lieu of July 1st. | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| August 9 and 16 | 21561 |
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.
