Newborn Classes
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Birth Matters Doulas offer classes for expectant families that are welcoming a newborn to the family. These classes are designed to provide tips, support, and education on what to expect so families feel confident and at ease when the time comes.
Newborn 101
Bringing Your Baby Home
Price: $75 (includes both expectant parents or one parent + 1 support)
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
What is covered in the sessions:
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3-hr class to explore what you need to know to bring home your new bundle of joy
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Increase your confidence with all things baby related like diaper changes, sleeping, eating, and more
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Topics will include:
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A newborn's appearance and behaviours
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Basics for feeding - breast and/or bottle
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Gas, fussiness and burping
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Sleeping habits
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Diapering options and how to's
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Bathing
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Car seat education
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Soothing techniques, swaddling and baby wearing
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How to read your baby - hunger and sleeping cues
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Baby gadgets - what items do you need most for your new baby?
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Navigating relationships
... and more more!
Upcoming Class Schedule
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Spring 2025
April 23rd (Wed)
*FULL*
Please inquire about waitlist
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Still Spring 2025
May 21st (Wed)
*FULL*
Please inquire about waitlist
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Pre-Summer 2025
June 18th (Wed)
*FULL*
​​​Please inquire about waitlist
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Fall 2025
Sept 17th (Wed)
*4 Spaces Available*
Still Fall 2025
Oct 15th (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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Almost Winter 2025
Nov 19th (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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Winter 2025
Dec 10th (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
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Winter 2026
Jan 21st (Wed)
*7 Spaces Available*
*Please e-mail Vanessa at vanessa@yourbirthmatters.ca for payment options to secure your spot!
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BREASTFEEDING 101
Facilitated by Shayla Stanley, RN, IBCLC
Price: $75 (includes both expectant parents or one parent + 1 support)
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
This 3 hour class is designed to help expectant and new families discover what they can expect during their breastfeeding journey and how they can navigate early challenges often experienced when starting out with breastfeeding. It is an engaging class for families to learn the basics and beyond of breastfeeding, with strategies and tools to enhance their experience.
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Topics will include:​
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Anatomy of breastfeeding
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Benefits of breastfeeding
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Tips for Success
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Feeding cues
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Methods of feeding
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Feeding positions
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Challenges and strategies to manage
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Expression of milk (pumping and hand expression
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Partner and support system involvement​​
Infant Massage
Facilitated by Caity Barrett, PT
Timing: 4-week sessions
Price: $150
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
This 4-week session is facilitated by Caity Barrett PT, an International Association of Infant Massage trained instructor and a Registered Physiotherapist with specialized training in pediatrics and pelvic floor health.
Benefits from the infant massage sessions include:
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Bonding with your baby
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Helping your baby relax and unwind for better rest
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Connect with other new families
Limited spaces available, please email Caity Barrett to confirm your space.
Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition Education
Facilitated by Mylo Williams, RD
Timing: one session, 6pm - 8:30pm
Price: $90
Location: 503 - 1315 Summit Dr. (Tudor Village)
This two and a half hour session is being offered as a prenatal and postpartum group nutrition education session through the Modern Nest. Mylo is also available for individual nutrition counselling for pregnant people and families with young children.
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Limited spaces available, please email Mylo to inquire class dates and to confirm your space.
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Infant CPR
Facilitated by Jill Colpitts and Holly Choi
Online classes.
Learn more about these classes with Safe Beginnings.