Question 1

Ottawa Public Health

Accepted Answer

Online prenatal class - A New Prenatal Life  Description: offered in a series of 8 modules  Covers topics including health pregnancy, preterm labour and low birthweight, breastfeeding, preparation for parenting, caring for a newborn and infant safety In-person prenatal classes Description: prenatal class for expectant parents Offered in English and in French  Taught by a public health nurse Covers birth basics, breastfeeding tips and techniques, baby basics/ preparing for parenthood When: 1 class/week for 3 weeks 2 hours in duration. Evening classes and some Saturday morning classes. Where: offered at 7 branches of the Ottawa Public Library (Alta Vista, Beaverbrook, Cumberland, Nepean/Centrepointe, North Gloucester, Barrhaven, St. Laurent) Cost: free    Pregnancy Circles Description: prenatal classes/program for expectant parents needing extra support Run by a public health nurse Discuss topics including staying health during pregnancy, breastfeeding, coping with labour and birth, caring for your baby, and community resources https://www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/becoming-a-parent-and-pregnancy/In-person-prenatal-classes-and-pregnancy-circles.aspx Young parents prenatal classes (up to 25 years of age) When: 1 class/week for 8 weeks Where: St-Mary's Outreach Centre and Bethany Hope Centre Cost: free Pregnancy Circle (Chinese) When: 1 class/week for 6 weeks on weekday evenings Where: Somerset West Community Health Centre Cost: free Other Pregnancy Circles Delivered in English and in French  When: 1 class/week for 6-12 weeks on weekday afternoons or evenings Where: Carlington Community Health Centre (English)
900 Merivale Road
613-722-4000 Vanier Community Service Centre (en français) 
290 rue Dupuis
613-744-2892 Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health (English)
299 Montreal Road
613-748-0657, ext. 237 Cost: free

Question 2

Ottawa Childbirth Education Association (OCEA)

Accepted Answer

Prenatal Classes  Description: prenatal class for expectant parents Recommended to be taken between 20-36 weeks One day class covers your birth support team, stages and phases of labour, comfort measures, pain management, interventions and infant feeding resources Two day class covers your birth support team, stages and phases of labour, comfort measures, breath awareness, pain management, decision-making and giving consent, methods of induction, interventions in labour, post-birth procedures for babies and women, resources in Ottawa and infant feeding One day class uses lecture style but the two day class includes videos, hands on practice, small group discussion and relaxation exercises Cost: One day ($155/couple) and two day ($155/couple) classes  Where: multiple locations in Ottawa When: either one full day or 6 weekday evenings/full weekend (two day class) https://www.ottawacea.com/pre_natal   Bringing Home Baby Class Description: Hands-on parents class for expectant parents Covers topics including how to decide what items to buy for baby, basic baby care, cloth vs. disposable diapers, babywearing and using baby carriers, breastfeeding and introducing solids, car seat selection and installation, infant CPR review, baby proofing your home, common injuries and prevention and where to buy home safety products Cost: $175/couple  Where: multiple locations in Ottawa When: one full weekend from 9am – 4pm https://www.ottawacea.com/baby_home   Comfort measures class Description: Hands-on session to teach coping strategies and provide tips for labour and birth (not a full prenatal class) Cost: $75 Where: multiple locations in Ottawa When: one evening from 630-930 pm https://www.ottawacea.com/special_events#   Multiple Birth Class Description: prenatal class for parents expecting multiples Recommended to be taken between 15-28 weeks Covers stages of labour, vaginal and C-section birth, physical recovery tips post-birth testing for infants, infant feeding, tips for long-term NICU stays, life with multiple newborns, infant care and creating a support plan for families to multiples Uses  variety of methods including videos, hands-on practice, small group discussion and relaxation exercises Cost: $175/couple Where: multiple locations in Ottawa When: One full weekend from 9am-4pm https://www.ottawacea.com/pre_natal

Question 3

Mothercraft Ottawa

Accepted Answer

Prenatal Education Description: prenatal class for expectant parents Provides comprehensive overview of prenatal, birth and postpartum choices based on best practices and recommendations from Health Canada and the Canadian Pediatric Association  Includes comfort measures for each stage and phases of labour and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, postpartum adjustments, feeding and basic newborn care,  life as a new family and community resources Where: 475 Evered Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario When: Saturdays OR Sundays from 9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $130 (includes 1 partner)

Question 4

MotherWit Birth Essentials

Accepted Answer

Ottawa Birth Essentials Prenatal Classes  Description: Prenatal class delivered by Certified Doulas. Comprehensive childbirth education covering birth, coping and partner skills, options in childbirth, newborn feeding and bonding, baby care and the new family.  Includes birth Essentials swag bag, online access to notes/readings and videos, postpartum check-in by phone after delivery, access to weekly Pregnant and New Mom Meet-ups, access to lending library, referrals to other local pregnancy resources. When: March 23 and 24th, April 27th and 28th, and May 25th and 26th 2019 from 1000 am-430 pm Where: MotherWit Doula Care, 779 Bank St #203 Ottawa, ON Cost: $200/couple. Private classes are also available in your home for $350/couple.

Andrea Plitz

Physio & Yoga

Prenatal/ Birth Preparation