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Calgary
Childbirth Education Association
Childbirth and Early
Parenting Classes |
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is an overview of the prenatal classes we offer: |
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All
classes are small groups with a maximum of 7 couples registered. The
small size allows for individual questions, personal attention and open
discussions. |
Eight
Week Classes
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In both our
Becoming a Family & Art of Birthing series
the first 7 weeks are prenatal classes and the 8th runs as a class reunion once all the babies are born. |
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The
first five classes are dedicated to learning about all aspects of
labour and birth as well as coping techniques and medical
interventions. |
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There is
one class dedicated to learning about breastfeeding and another class is
used to teach newborn care and postpartum adjustment. |
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Series
classes run
over a couple of months, once a week in the evening for two
hours. |
Weekend
Classes
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Weekend
classes are 10 hours divided over two sessions. |
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Our
instructors cover all aspects of labour and birth preparation in
these excellent weekend seminars. |
General
Information about all Classes
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Information
about pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and newborn health is all
research based . |
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Our
instructors promote natural childbirth and methods to help the couple
achieve this goal. |
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We teach
coping skills including massage techniques, relaxation,
visualization, breathing exercises and position changes. |
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Medical
interventions and options are presented and discussed. |
Registration
Information
Call us at 281-9485 to register for
our prenatal classes.

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