1-Day Birth Prep Workshop
a full day, in-person, immersive experience
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Based on the group's needs, a varying menu of topics will be explored through hands-on practice, story-telling, movement, discussion, instruction, and other mediums. The majority of our time is centered on building a pain-coping and surrender mindset, normalizing the process, promoting empowerment, and reducing fear. Learn more below. Some vital information will be shared as pre-recorded modules to watch before workshop.
What's your learning style?
What makes us different from other prenatal classes?
This isn't your average prenatal class! Our in person workshop is a great alternative to the traditional classes, offering an interactive, connective, and hands-on experience while providing you with everything you need to know. It's a full day - we call it a "full-day immersive" for a reason!
Through compassionate and honest preparation, we will guide you through everything you need to know and introduce practices & exercises to cope with the intensity of labour - for both the birthing person and the birth partner!
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Experience an intimate, comfortable, and safe group space to discover what it means to "birth from within."
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Giving birth, supporting your partner in birth and becoming a parent is a big deal! Join our upcoming group workshop and see why our class is different.
Tuition: $170/couple (included in birth doula packages)
*Ideal timing to attend is between 33-37 weeks pregnant*
This workshop is NOT for you if you are:
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seeking a teacher/student classroom style of learning
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interested in passive learning (these classes are engaging and interactive)
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wanting to be told how you should give birth by an authority figure
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uncomfortable with inclusive language and an inclusive group setting (ALL are welcome in this group)
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not willing to challenge or reflect on ANY of your beliefs about childbirth
Topics Explored
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Hands-on coping & comfort practices
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How to have an empowered and positive birth, no matter the outcome
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Labour hormones & physiological birth
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Stages & phases of labour
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Coaching for birth partners
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When to go to hospital/birth centre
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Maternal positioning to increase comfort and encourage labour progression
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Consent & your rights
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Hospital practices (including medicated pain management options & cesarean birth)
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Home birth & birth centre practices (if applicable to the group)
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Infant feeding basics
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And more!
Upcoming Dates
Running 10am to 4:30pm on:
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​2025 DATES
Saturday, May 3rd *1 Spot left*
Saturday, June 7th
Saturday, July 12th
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, September 20th
Saturday, November 1st
Saturday, December 13th
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2026 DATES
Saturday, January 24th
Saturday, March 7th
Saturday, April 18th
The Details
Time: 10am to 4:30pm
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Tuition is $170/2 people
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Full workshop tuition is due upon registration via e-transfer to transitiondoulas@gmail.com
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Refund policy: If cancelling 30+ days from event date a full refund will be issued. Due to high demand and limited spaces, 50% of tuition is non-refundable within 11-30 days of event. No refunds will be given if cancelling within 10 days of event.
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Workshops are hosted at the beautiful Lucina Birth Centre (9505 163 Street NW, Edmonton, West Side).
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