Preparing For CHILDBIRTH CLASSES (prenatal)
Also, available in French and Spanish!
We encourage BOTH parents to attend (or the person accompanying the pregnant person).
Click the registration button to see the next available dates in your preferred language!
Fee: $190
The program includes:
• 6 weeks of classes, for a total of 12 hours of content
• An e-book
• A breastfeeding preparation workshop offered free of charge
• A post-baby meeting after the arrival of your baby, during our Friday parent–baby gathering
Location:
415A Mercille Avenue, Saint-Lambert (QC)
Downstairs, Room 11.
Preparing For Childbirth Classes
The sessions are available in 3 LANGUAGES: French, English and Spanish, with one session in each language per season.
La mère à boire - Moms For Milk birth preparation includes 6 prenatal sessions of 2 hours each, for a total of 12 hours of theoretical and practical content and discussions.
An e-book and visual tools for birth and postnatal preparation will be sent to you at the end of these classes.
We recommend that you register for these sessions from the 2nd trimester onwards, and that you attend as a couple if this is your situation. You can also bring the person who will accompany you at the birth of your child (mother, friend, doula, etc.).
The content of the meetings has been developed by 3 Doulas and an IBCLC lactation consultant. Please understand that in the event of a birth, it may be necessary to reschedule or postpone a meeting.
We are so excited to announce our new prenatal classes! We have a team of wonderful, smart, and caring doulas who have created an amazing session for you! It will be offered for 6 weeks.
These classes were carefully and thoughtfully designed to help families prepare for birth and know their rights and what to expect. Aside from our amazing team of doulas (perinatal specialists) the course was also reviewed by our IBCLC lactation consultant! We are very proud of our well-rounded prenatal classes.
These six courses have been carefully created to cover a wide variety of topics for expectant parents. From pregnancy to pain management, birth preparation, breastfeeding and beyond. You'll be so glad you took part in these extraordinary classes, which will undoubtedly prepare you for your parenting experience.
An overview of what's included in our birth preparation...
First meeting :
The history of childbirth, pregnancy follow-up and place of birth, pregnancy tests and screening, pregnancy rights and informed choice, pregnancy myths, nutrition and pregnancy aches and pains, natural pregnancy, the "expected" delivery date or rather the POSSIBLE delivery date (POD), induction, the oxytocin trimester and preparing body and mind.
Second meeting:
Hormones and their influence on birth, the effect of stress, the warning signs of baby's arrival, the principle of contraction, the physiology of childbirth, the phases of birth,
Third meeting:
Hospital protocols and interventions and associated risks, pharmacological pain management, the rights of the pregnant woman, medical induction and alternative methods, Cesarean section.
Fourth meeting:
Natural methods of pain management, positions to facilitate labour and pushing, breathing and relaxation techniques, visualization and positive affirmations. The importance of the environment, archaic fears of pregnancy and birth, the importance of the partner.
Fifth meeting:
Interventions in the newborn, mother's interventions after birth, placenta management, first breastfeeding, skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, baby care when returning home, stress factors in the newborn, baby crying.
Sixth and final meeting:
The fourth trimester and tips for coping, baby blues and postpartum depression, the attachment bond, the pyramid of support, breastfeeding resources and postnatal support, baby wearing and co-sleeping, the co-parent-baby relationship, the postnatal couple, birth wishes.
Click on the registration button to find out about the next available dates in your preferred language!
Meet our doulas
what is a doula?
A doula is a perinatal professional trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to parents before, during, and after childbirth. While they do not perform medical tasks, doulas play a crucial role in ensuring a positive and empowering birth and postpartum experience. They offer guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support, helping families navigate pregnancy, labour, and the early days of parenthood with confidence and comfort.
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Español/français/English
Mother of three and prenatal and postnatal doula with a passion for motherhood.
My role is to accompany women on their maternity journey with awareness and love, helping them to experience a conscious and loving pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
My aim is to guide and support moms so that they feel like protagonists in their birth stories and throughout their journey to motherhood.
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English/Français
My desire for motherhood came quickly after an emergency surgery where I was told I might not be able to have children. It gave me the urge to become a mother. I have had the privilege of having two pregnancies and babies. Having always had a passion for helping others, supporting mothers was an obvious choice for me. I trained to become a breastfeeding godmother and got my Doula certification. Now I can support women at every stage of their journey into motherhood. I have also trained in conscious parenting coaching because I've come to realize that becoming a parent shakes up our beliefs, and that parents want more than anything else to have fulfilled, independent children. Through my services and coaching, I invite you to come back to yourself and experience your journey with awareness and self compassion.
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Français
It was through my own journey into motherhood that I made the choice to leave my job as an educator to train and become a Doula. Having experienced an entirely physiological and natural birth and discovered my feminine and maternal power, as well as the loneliness and worries of being a mother-to-be and a new mother, more than ever I understood the meaning of the "village". That good old African proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child, well, I say it takes a village to raise a family. The birth of my second son was a completely different story. A long process followed to reconcile myself with this birth. This second stint in motherhood confirmed my desire to realize my potential as a Doula. Through my services, I wish to offer you listening, caring, gentleness and the information you need to make informed choices that will meet your needs and values. My services include postnatal respite care, birth accompaniment, babywearing workshops, breastfeeding support and Rebozo ritual care.
Looking forward to meeting you.
If you would like to sponsor a family to help them join a session, you can contact us or make a donation via our website!
As non-profit organization, the funds we raise go directly towards supporting the families in our community. With that in mind, it is important to us that our activities be accessible to all families. If you find it a challenge to pay for one of our activities, contact us by email. Together, we can explore the options and find a solution that is adapted to your budget.