Birthing From Within childbirth classes allow parents to learn through interactive, creative activities that explore and validate their own knowledge in the spirit of fun and curiosity while at the same time discussing non-biased, evidence-based information about pain-coping and labour management.

Classes discuss all topics typically covered in prenatal education courses (i.e. stages of labour, epidural, cesarean, medical pain management) and offer activities that allow parents to build their pain coping skills and explore the feelings that accompany the transition to parenthood. All activities promote a non-outcome focused mindset that allow parents to better cope with unexpected or unwelcome events during labour.

Classes are held at Lunapads located at 3471 Commercial St. near Trout Lake Park.

Included in the classes:

-Understanding stages of labour

-Learning and practicing pain coping exercises

-Preparing for postpartum and baby care

-Creating a comfortable space at the hospital and/or at home

-Coping with unexpected or unwanted events in labour

-Coping with the transition to parenthood

 -Postpartum reunion

Contact Amanda Spakowski or Aimée Sturley for more inforamtion.

To register for classes please download the registration form

3- week class:
Apr 10, 17, 24 (6:45-8:45) and 26 (9:00-4:30pm) with Aimée and Amanda

7-week class:
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (6:45-8:45) with Aimée and Amanda

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 (6:45-8:45) with Aimée

Weekend Immersion:
May 24, 25 (9:00-4:30) with Aimée

June 7, 8 (9:00-4:30) with Aimée

June 20 (6:45-9:45), 21 (9:00-4:30) and 22 (9:00-1:00) with Amanda

July 12, 13 (9:00-4:30) with Amanda