Preparing for Birth

This part of the class is all about helping you feel calm, informed, and in control as you approach labour and birth. You'll gain a clear understanding of what to expect, how to manage discomfort, and how to make confident decisions — from the first contraction to creating a birth plan that reflects your values.

Baby Essentials

In this section, you'll learn what to expect in the first hours and days with your newborn — from initial assessments and care to soothing techniques and feeding basics. We cover breast/chestfeeding, diapering, and realistic sleep expectations, so you can feel confident caring for your baby right from the start.

Your Postpartum Journey

This part of the class focuses on you — your physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, and the profound transition into parenthood, known as matrescence. We’ll talk honestly about what to expect after birth, how to care for yourself, and how to process your experience through a gentle birth debrief, so you feel seen, supported, and not alone in this new chapter.

About the class

Birth and Baby Essentials is a self-paced, on-demand prenatal class designed to prepare you for labour, birth, newborn care, and the early postpartum period. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, exploring your options, or simply want to feel more confident, this course offers clear, evidence-based guidance in a calm, supportive tone. You'll have access to expert information, practical tools, and compassionate support — all available to you for 12 months, so you can learn and revisit the content on your own schedule.

The Perinatal Wellness Centre

At The Perinatal Wellness Centre, we believe in wellness for everyone. We believe that your needs are important, and we know how challenging things can get - especially during the perinatal period. Whether it’s changes, hurdles, or just finding yourself in a new situation, you need the support to thrive!

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 41 Lessons

  1. 1

    Stages and Signs of Labour

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      Stages of Labour

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      Stage 1: Early Labour, Active Labour and Transition

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      Stage 2: Pushing & Birthing your Baby

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      Stage 3: Expulsion of the Placenta

  2. 2

    Arriving at the Hospital & What to Bring

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      Arriving at the Hospital & What to Bring

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      Birth Bag Checklist

  3. 3

    Comfort Measures & Positions

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      Comfort Measures & Positions

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      Positions for Labour & Birth

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    Medications for Pain Relief

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      Medications for Pain Relief

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      Opioids

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      Nitrous Oxide

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      Epidurals

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      General Anesthesia

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      Final Thoughts on Medications for Pain Relief

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    Induction, Augmentation, Interventions & Surgical Birth

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      Induction, Augmentation & Interventions

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      Instrumental Birth

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      Instrumental Birth - Risks

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      Surgical Births - Cesarean Sections

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    Baby's Optimal Position for Labour & Birth

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      Baby's Optimal Position for Labour & Birth

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    Birth Preferences

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      Birth Preferences Introduction

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      Getting Clear on What Matters!

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      Let’s Talk Birth Plans: A Checklist Walkthrough

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      Birth Preferences Checklist

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      Informed Decisions

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    Baby

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      Baby Introduction

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      Newborn Assessments

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      Newborn Care

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      Comfort Measures for Baby

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      Breast/Chest Feeding

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      Wet Diapers & Bowel Movements

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      Sleep

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      Safe Sleep 7 - Printable

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      Canada Guidelines for Safe Sleep

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    Postpartum Care for the Birthing Person

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      Introduction

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      Postpartum Care for the Birthing Person

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      Your Birth Story Matters!

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      Matrescence

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      Mental Health in the Postpartum Period

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      3 Essential Lists

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    Have questions? Let's chat!

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      Have questions? Let's chat!

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      Share Your Thoughts - We’re always looking to grow, just like the families we support.

What Parents Are Saying

Real feedback from parents who’ve felt more confident and prepared after taking this class.

”
Hearing her go through the labour stages was the best part for me. My partner found it helpful to hear how he could support me during labour, and what we could expect during those times.
Hailee

Nova Scotia

”
Presenter was wonderful and very knowledgeable! Great at answering all questions and it felt like a discussion/ she kept us engaged the whole time. The presentation itself contained good and I felt mostly balanced information.
Sarah

Nova Scotia

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