Group Inspired Birthing Classes
Weekend Classes:
Fees:
Inspired Birthing class: $150.
* We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to low enrolment.
* We require full payment within 10 days of registering to secure your spot in the class.
* Classes will move to a 1 day virtual Zoom if we are unable to meet in person due to COVID 19 code red restrictions.
Weekend Classes:
- January 20 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
- February 17 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
- March 23 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
- April 13 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
- May 4 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
- June 15 (10:30 - 3:30, location: TBA)
Fees:
Inspired Birthing class: $150.
* We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to low enrolment.
* We require full payment within 10 days of registering to secure your spot in the class.
* Classes will move to a 1 day virtual Zoom if we are unable to meet in person due to COVID 19 code red restrictions.
Highlights of What You Will Learn:
- how to recognize the signs and stages of labour.
- the processes of labour and birth.
- creating a comfortable birth space.
- how to trust and follow your body’s cues.
- comfort measures for pain management such as relaxation, breath awareness, massage, emotional support and much more.
- the partner’s role.
- medication options for pain control.
- common medical procedures.
- birth plans.
- unexpected outcomes (such as Cæsarean sections).
- a range of experiences and emotions of birth.
- essential postpartum info, such as becoming parents, welcoming your baby, getting off to a good start with infant feeding, postpartum family adjustments, and processing your birth experience.
Why Take MACFE Classes?
- All classes are offered in small group settings. (Max. 9 expectant women & their support person(s) for Inspired Birthing classes).
- Small class size ensures plenty of time for personalized teaching, time to get to know the other participants and time to address individual questions and concerns.
- Because classes are not based out of a specific hospital, discussion will incorporate all of Winnipeg's place-of-birth options.
- MACFE follows the ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) philosophy of "Freedom of Choice through Knowledge of Alternatives".
- Anyone who attends a MACFE prenatal classes receives 10% off of our Doula Services. Be sure to notify the doula coordinator about which classes you’ve attended to claim this rebate.
- All class participants are invited to use our lending library.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our unique classes. For more information email us
Klinic (167 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg) Ode'imin - The Birth Centre (603 St Mary's Road, Winnipeg)