Prenatal classes
Our prenatal courses are offered in English; however, our website is not bilingual.
Certain documents and email communications are provided in French. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance completing your registration or have any questions.
Rest assured, the course content is entirely in English and will be led by an English-speaking instructor.
Prenatal classes help you to understand the different phases of pregnancy and prepare you for childbirth. What a wonderful place to be! To help you make the most of your pregnancy and the birth of your baby, we've put together a series of four prenatal preparation group sessions covering a range of topics.
Pregnancy
To better understand the evolution of the baby and the changes in the pregnant body.
- Various changes in the pregnant body
- Stages of fetal development
- Pregnancy follow-up and examinations
- Nutrition
- Pregnancy discomforts
- Sexuality
Childbirth
Discover the different phases of childbirth, how it works physiologically and how to prepare your birthing environment. Our team will also take you on a virtual tour of the CHUS.
- Signs that birth is approaching
- The importance of discussing your fears
- Labour phase
- Hormones
- The role of the partner
- How to create a supportive environment
- Protocol and interventions
- Virtual tour of the CHUS
- In case of complications
Coping with pain and the baby's arrival
Pain is often the most dreaded part of childbirth. In this module, we'll explain the role of pain, and explore various techniques for managing its intensity during labour. Finally, we'll discuss the decisions you will need to make when your baby arrives.
- What is pain?
- How to cope with pain - During the in-person session, you'll have the opportunity to try out different pain management techniques with the guidance of the instructor.
- Pharmacological methods
- Baby's first hours
4th trimester: Settling into family life
Prepare for your baby's arrival at home to ensure you can enjoy the first moments as smoothly as possible.
- The importance of proximity
- Physiological changes in the person who carried the baby
- Changes in the partner's life
- Postnatal plan
- Sexuality
- Baby blues and postpartum depression
Les avantages
Our approach is inclusive and non-judgmental, whether you choose to give birth in a hospital, birthing centre or at home. Our role is to provide you with all the information and support you need, respecting your choices and situation.
You'll be part of a small, intimate group where you'll have the space to ask your questions.
Note importante
Suggested timeframe: 24 to 32 weeks of pregnancy
It is important to start the classes during the suggested timeframe (24 to 32 weeks of pregnancy). To accommodate as many parents as possible, we reserve the right to change your registration to a later date if your due date does not align with the course schedule. We will notify you if this adjustment is necessary. Thank you for your understanding.
Live outside the region?
This course is exclusively offered free of charge to all future parents in the Eastern Townships by Bedon & Bout'chou. For parents outside the Estrie region, we invite you to refer to the perinatal resource centre nearest to you.
Tarifs
Activité réservée aux membres
Activité gratuite
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- Reste à l'affût et reviens régulièrement vérifier les places disponibles. Il est possible qu'une place se libère peu de temps avant l'évènement.
- Inscris-toi à la liste de dernière minute de l'événement de ton choix. Nous te contacterons la veille de l'évènement si une place est disponible.
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- Inscris-toi à la liste d'attente globale. Nous te contacterons si des nouveaux événements sont mis à l'agenda.