Prenatal classes in person

In-person classes provide the opportunity to meet and create community with other pregnant people with similar due dates. Classes include many activities and opportunities for hands-on practice of comfort techniques and strategies for labour.

Some of our classes offer bonus access to our online content. With this access, if you have to miss a class for any reason, you can join a live class or view the prerecorded sessions. Participants will also have continued access to our resources online for one additional semester in case you have questions after your baby is born. 

For more information about online classes - click here!

New We've launched a new online Prenatal Guest Speaker series to help connect new and expecting families looking for more information from various perinatal experts in the field. Join a session, learn more about important perinatal topics and have your questions answered. Upcoming topics include: Pregnancy, Postpartum and your Pelvic Floor, and Breastfeeding: Pumping Basics. Learn more here! 

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

Topics covered include:

  • meeting the challenges of late pregnancy
  • the process of labour and birth
  • hands-on comfort strategies and massage  techniques
  • medical procedures
  • decision-making
  • cesarean birth
  • the immediate postpartum
  • breastfeeding/chestfeeding
  • newborn care basics
  • keeping baby safe
  • health and wellness
  • postpartum adjustments
  • postpartum depression and accessing help
  • enjoying your baby
Prenatal and newborn care class options

Prenatal and newborn care class options:

We offer two choices for our Prenatal and Newborn Care classes: once a week for six weeks, or over two days. 

Prenatal and newborn care series weekly class:

  • Six 2 hour classes (12 hours), one evening a week for 6 weeks
  • Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.
  • Prenatal and Newborn Care Series fee is $255 + tax
  • Fees cover two participants.
  • View the full course outline for complete details on the Prenatal and Newborn Care Series weekly class:

Prenatal and newborn care in two days:

  • Two 6 hour classes (12 hours). Two Saturdays, or Saturday and Sunday.
  • Includes access to all online resource material, videos, and class recordings.
  • Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days fee is $255 + tax
  • Fees cover two participants.
  • View the full course outline for complete details on Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days:
Locations and dates

Locations

 

At this time we are holding classes on our two campuses as well as off-site in Langley, North Vancouver, and Richmond.

Location


Douglas College Coquitlam Campus
1250 Pinetree Way
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Prenatal and Newborn Care Series

This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays 

DatesCRN
January 7, 14, 21, 28,
February 4, 11
CRN: 11386
February 18, 25,
March 4, 11, 18, 25
CRN: 11387
April 8, 15, 22, 29, 
May 6, 13
CRN: 21117
May 20, 27, 
June 3, 10, 17, 24
CRN: 21118
July 8, 15, 22, 29, 
August 5, 12
CRN: 21119
August 19, 26, 
September 2, 9, 16, 23
CRN: 21120

Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days

This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 9am–4pm on Saturdays

DatesCRN
February 1 and 8CRN: 11403
February 22 and March 1CRN: 11404
March 15 and 22CRN: 11405
April 5 and 12CRN: 21131
April 26 and May 3CRN: 21132
May 24 and 31CRN: 21133
June 7 and 14CRN: 21134
June 21 and 28CRN: 21135
July 5 and 12CRN: 21136
July 19 and 26CRN: 21137
August 9 and 19CRN: 21138

 

SouthRidge Fellowship Church
22756 48 Ave., Langley

Prenatal and Newborn Care Series

This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays

DatesCRN
January 7, 14, 21, 28,
February 4, 11
CRN: 11390
February 18, 25,
March 4, 11, 18, 25
CRN: 11391
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
May 6
CRN: 21139
May 13, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17
CRN: 21140
July 8, 15, 22, 29,
August 5, 12
CRN: 21141

 

Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days

This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 9am–4:00pm on Saturdays

DatesCRN
February 15 and 22CRN: 11407
March 8 and 15CRN: 11408
April 5 and 12CRN: 21142
May 24 and 31CRN: 21143
June 14 and 21CRN: 21144
July 12 and 19CRN: 21145
August 16 and 23CRN: 21151

 

 

 

Location


Douglas College New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue 
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Prenatal and Newborn Care Series

This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 7–9pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays 

DatesCRN
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 
February 5, 12
CRN: 11384
February 19, 26, 
March 5, 12, 19, 26
CRN: 11385
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7
CRN: 21113
May 14, 21, 28, 
June 4, 11, 18
CRN: 21114
June 25, 
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
CRN: 21115
August 6, 13, 20, 27, 
September 3, 10
CRN: 21116

Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days

This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays, or a Saturday and Sunday. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 9am–4pm on Saturdays (and some Sundays)

DatesCRN
February 1 and 8CRN: 11397
February 22 and 23CRN: 11398
March 1 and 8CRN: 11399
March 15 and 22CRN: 11400
March 29 and 30CRN: 11401
April 12 and 13CRN: 21121
April 26 and May 3CRN: 21122
May 10 and 11CRN: 21123
May 24 and 31CRN: 21124
June 14 and 21CRN: 21125
June 28 and 29CRN: 21126
July 5 and 12CRN: 21127
July 19 and 26CRN: 21128
August 9 and 10CRN: 21129
August 16 and 23CRN: 21130

 

Prenatal and Newborn Care Series

This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Silver Harbour Centre
144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

DatesCRN
January 9, 16, 23, 30,
February 6, 13
CRN: 11392 
February 20, 27,
March 6, 13, 20, 27
CRN: 11393
April 10, 17, 24, 
May 1, 8, 15
CRN: 21152
June 5, 12. 19, 26,
July 3, 10
CRN: 21153

Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days

This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays, or a Saturday and Sunday. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Silver Harbour Centre
144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5

Time: 9am–4pm on Saturdays 

DatesCRN
February 22 and March 1CRN: 11410
April 5 and 12CRN: 21147
May 3 and 10CRN: 21148
June 7 and 14CRN: 21149
July 5 and 12CRN: 21150

Location


Richmond Hospital
7000 Westminster Hwy, Richmond 

Classes will be taught in English, however; our instructor is available to answer questions in Cantonese for clarification purposes.

Prenatal and Newborn Care Series

This is a 2-hour class taken one evening a week for 6 weeks. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 7–9pm on Tuesdays 

DatesCRN
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11
CRN: 11388
February 18, 25,
March 4, 11, 18, 25
CRN: 11389

 

Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days

This is a 6-hour class taken over two Saturdays. Includes access to all online resource material, videos and class recordings.

Time: 9am–4:00pm on Saturdays

DatesCRN
Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, we are unable to host any Prenatal and Newborn Care in Two Days classes in Richmond at this time. 
Registration information

Registration information

It is important to note the following when registering for your prenatal class:

  • Know your due date.
  • Course completion should be approximately one month before your due date.
  • Payment can be made over the phone via Visa or MasterCard
  • Interac and Cheques are accepted at either of our registration locations.

 

Register now *Please note: This will submit a request for registration form. Registration is not complete until payment is processed with our Enrolment Services office over the phone. 
or call Enrolment Services at 604-527-5472 and they will be happy to assist you.

Please note: We reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration.

Prenatal Photo - Mother and Child

Contact us

Kaitlyn Neff 
Prenatal Program Assistant
Email Kaitlyn

Christine Sexauer 
Prenatal/Perinatal Program Coordinator
Email Christine

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