Preparing for Birth and Baby
A Prenatal Education Group
Kindred Connections Society
Are you pregnant and looking to learn more about birth and postpartum? Join us for our virtual prenatal education series where we talk about everything labour, birth, postpartum, and life with a new baby. This group is a recurring series that runs every other Thursday evening online from 6pm until 7:30pm. It's a great chance to connect with other expectant parents, ask lots of questions, and learn more about this transformative time in your life. Sessions include the following topics:
Below are all upcoming sessions. Attend as many or as few as you’d like.
Upcoming sessions:
Third Trimester Wellness -
October 8
Labour & Birth 101 -
October 22
Intro to Medical Supports (PART ONE) -
November 5
Intro to Medical Supports (PART TWO) -
November 17 (SPECIAL DATE - Tuesday, not Thursday)
Guide to Non-Medical Supports -
December 3
Navigating the Unexpected -
December 17
Preparing for Postpartum -
January 7
GUEST SPEAKER: Perinatal Mental Health -
January 21
Introduction to Lactation -
February 4
Babies 101 -
February 18
Stay tuned also for occasional guest speakers. Partners and support people welcome in this space, so feel free to register them and bring them along! Connect with us for the next session dates.
Who Is This For?
- Individuals who are currently pregnant and their partners and their support people.
What To Expect?
Available Appointment Types:
- Virtual
What Is The Price?
This is a free service
What Are The Benefits?
- Increased knowledge about the physiological process of childbirth
- Feel informed about your options for medical support in labour
- Enhanced confidence in being able to advocate for yourself with your health care providers
- Be more prepared for postpartum and breastfeeding/chestfeeding
- Feel more confident and prepared for this major life transition
- Connection with other expectant parents and your partner/support people
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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