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Group prenatal classes with Jeanelle & Vanessa!

Upcoming Class Dates:
October 24, 2021
​January 23, 2022
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Location: TBA - May be virtual via Zoom *Temporary - due to COVID-19*

In compliance with the most current COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta, we may continue to do classes via Zoom .
We are hopeful that soon we can meet in-person again!
We believe strongly in creating community and fostering connections between new parents-to-be.
As soon as we get the go-ahead to resume group gatherings safely, we will announce the class location.
Until then, we'll see you online!

** Registration Open (see below to sign-up) **
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... signing up for BYOB was one of the best decisions we could have made! We went in expecting that I’d be one of the “give me all the drugs” kind of moms, and I left with the knowledge and confidence to make decisions based on facts and not fear! "
​- Nicki P.

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​OUR MISSION: We know that you cannot control or "plan" birth, but you can control the information & knowledge that you gain to prepare for your experience. In our culture birth has often been made out to be wild, crazy, and scary. Sure, its wild & crazy! It's even a little bit scary; you've never done it before, but that doesn't make it a bad thing! You do NOT need to be heading in to your birth feeling overwhelmed or like you didn't have a choice. You have options! We want to educate you, inform you, have fun while doing it, and have you & your partner leaving the class feeling stoked and ready to embrace your baby with confidence! 

Your instructors will be our FCBC Doula Duo!
Jeanelle Sloan & Vanessa Shynkaruk
Click on their names to read their Bio's
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​​Come join us for a fun new spin on Prenatal Class! Learning about birth doesn't need to be boring, overwhelming, or lame. In this one-day (6 hour) workshop you will learn everything you *actually* need to know about having a baby. In a comfortable and fun environment you'll get a chance to connect with other expecting couples, learn with a few fun twists, hopefully not fall asleep while learning ;) and leave the class feeling as ready as you're ever going to feel! 

Want more details?
Here's some things you'll learn:

• Late Pregnancy & Signs of Early Labour - Knowing when its time to go to the hospital or call your midwife!
• Anatomy & Physiology of Birth - Did you know babies do a fancy little spin as they come down in labour, and your pelvis knows how to adjust for them?
• What Labouring & Birthing *really* looks like, and feels like! - It's time to deprogram from all those highschool biology videos & delete those hilarious, yet ridiculous movie/TV scenes out of your brain.
• Your Pain Medication Options & Potential Interventions - You have more options than just the epidural! We'll teach you all about your menu of choices, where they shine and why you might need to use them; and why induction or cesarean birth exists and how it could effect you.
• Hospital or Homebirth protocols & logistics - Do you know how assessment works, what heart rate monitoring consists of, delayed cord clamping, or where to go to when you get to the hospital? We'll fill you in.
• Comfort Measures for Pain Relief & How to Cope - Despite the fact that pain meds exist & sometimes are essential in birth, you're going to have to learn techniques to get you to that point anyway. Knowing the difference between labouring & suffering, navigating your personal thresholds, and understanding your strength is essential.
• Postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, resources and information on how to take care of your new baby! - We will send you home with a booklet, an email of videos and local resources, and learn all about what to expect in those first few weeks with your new babe.
• Partner Care - Although we know who is doing the hardest work here, the birth partner needs to take care of themselves too. We have all the tips & tricks, how they can feel more confident in this unfamiliar space, and play an active role in being your number one support person.​​

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Investment: 
$175/per couple 
​Due upon registration
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*If you are a Birth Client of Vanessa or Jeanelle's this class is included in your Doula Package*​

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