Classes & Events

Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

The Mama Coach – Carolyn Marshall

Prenatal Class Series: From Bump to Baby: Mastering the Journey of Pregnancy and Birth

Carolyn is an experienced RN (12+ years), former NICU nurse, International Childbirth Educator Candidate, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.

Class offerings from The Mama Coach – Carolyn Marshall

Carolyn is an experienced RN (12+ years), former NICU nurse, International Childbirth Educator Candidate, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

To Register for any class, go to her website here: 

https://carolynmarshall.themamacoach.com/classes/

October

Antenatal Hand Expression Workshop

October 19 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Virtual – class is live, and will be recorded with access for one week.

Free

Empowered Feeding: Preparing for Breastfeeding Success

October 26 – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Virtual – class is live, and will be recorded with access for one month. Ebook provided

$39 + HST

November

Prenatal Class Series – From Bump to Baby: Mastering the Journey of Pregnancy and Birth

November 2, 9, 16 – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (3-part series) – includes feeding information

Virtual – classes are live, and will be recorded with access for one month. Ebooks provided. Email support until the birth of your baby.

$149 + HST per couple

Diaper Rash Relief: A Parent’s Guide to Happy Bums

November 23 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Virtual – class is live, and will be recorded with access for one week.

Free

Newborns 101: Everything You Need to Know as Parents

November 30 – 7:00 -8:00 pm

Virtual – class is live, and will be recorded with access for one month. Ebook provided

$39 + HST

Available Live on Zoom. Class is recorded and the recordings are available for on month. Includes email support until the birth of your baby, an ebook on pregnancy, breastfeeding and formula.

I want to support you through your pregnancy and provide you with the education you need to feel less anxious, and more excited. I support and educate all types of births from any type of provider.

Whether you’re a first time mom planning a hospital birth or planning a home birth with your midwife – you will come out of the class ready for the miracle of childbirth!

During these virtual sessions I will cover:
* Managing the third trimester
* Signs of early labour and when to go to the hospital
* Stages of Labour and Emotions during each Stage
* Medication-Free Ways to Manage Your Pain
* Labour Positions
* How to manage your pain in labour
* How your partner can help you in early and active labour
* Vaginal births – including assisted births
* Cesarean sections
* Postpartum – What happens after birth
* Infant care – immediately after birth
* Breastfeeding
* Bottle Feeding
* Formula

Partners if applicable are encouraged and welcome to attend.

I can’t wait to meet you!!

Price: $149 per couple

To Register: https://carolynmarshall.themamacoach.com/classes/

If a group isn’t for you – feel free to reach out to me as I also offer Private Prenatal classes!

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

The Mama Coach – Carolyn Marshall

Info: Carolyn is an experienced RN (11+ years) former pediatric and NICU nurse, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.

Live Virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

*Class is recorded and attendees are able to access the recording for one month*

This class will cover:

How to Prepare:  What can you do during pregnancy to feel more prepared and be ready to breastfeed

Postpartum:  What to expect in the immediate postpartum period

Specific Topics Include:

• Benefits of Breast milk and Breastfeeding
• How to Prepare
• Anatomy of the Breast
• Supply and Demand
• Colostrum
• Antenatal Hand Expression
• Breast milk
• Things that can affect your Milk Supply
• Preventing Nipple and Breast Issues
• Feeding Milestones
• Normal Infant Feeding Behaviour
• Sleepy Infant Tips
• Breastfeeding Positions
• Latching
• Effective Feeding
• Breastfeeding Pain
• Is it Undersupply?
• Feeding Challenges
• Pacifiers
• Bottle Feeding

An extensive breastfeeding ebook is included as well as a 15 minute 1:1 virtual prenatal breastfeeding consult with Carolyn.

Price is $39 plus HST

Register: https://carolynmarshall.themamacoach.com/classes/

Live Virtual Newborn Care Workshop

Labor and Birth Classes

Labour & Delivery and Postpartum/Newborn Education Classes

Lianne is a current labour and delivery/postpartum RN who also provides prenatal education, and birth and postpartum support as a doula/birth coach. For more information about what makes her qualified to teach these courses, please feel free to read more about her at www.birthcoachlianne.com/about-me

Current offerings include:

September 28, 2023 Labour & Delivery/Coping in Labour. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre (4040 Elmview Drive, Hanmer)

October 3, 2023 Postpartum & Normal Newborn Care. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre (4040 Elmview Drive, Hanmer)

November 6, 2023 Labour & Delivery/Coping in Labour. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the Sudbury Community Midwives Clinic

November 9, 2023 Postpartum & Normal Newborn Care. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the Sudbury Community Midwives Clinic

December 4, 2023 Labour & Delivery/Coping in Labour. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the NEO Women’s Health Centre (1596 Regent Street, Sudbury)

December 6, 2023 Postpartum & Normal Newborn Care. Class runs from 6-8pm (ish) and takes place at the NEO Women’s Health Centre (1596 Regent Street, Sudbury)

Class content will include:

Labour & Delivery

• reparing for labour
• stages of labour
• labour positions
• coping in labour
• how to involve your partner

Postpartum & Normal Newborn Care

• preparing for postpartum 
• what to expect
• optimizing your recovery
• newborn care
• feeding
• soothing tips

Register: https://forms.gle/7pP7MpgKpEaNyoAE9

Cost: $50 per class, and includes the attendance of a support person (partner, family member or friend). 

Registration includes a workbook for use during the session, and extensive handouts and resources to be used after during and after the session.

Payment can be made via e-transfer to lianneh@birthcoachlianne.com or cash on the night of the class. 

 

FREE AND PAID PRENATAL AND BABYCARE CLASSES 

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