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:
- September 21 (10:30 - 3:30, Location: 2005 St. Marys Rd - St. Vital EMC Church
- October 19 (10:30 - 3:30, Location: TBA)
- November 9 (10:30 - 3:30, Location: TBA)
- December 7 (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:
Why Take MACFE Classes?
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- 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