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Childbirth Education

"If I don't know my options, I don't have any."
—Diana Korte

Google and books can be overwhelming, and they don't give you that essential human interaction often missing from our increasingly digital society. Professional childbirth education helps you navigate the murky waters of pregnancy, birth preparation, labour/delivery, postpartum, and parenting—so you can birth with confidence. Lamaze has been the beacon of childbirth education for 60 years for a reason!

My goal as an educator is not only to help you learn, but to understand with a variety of learning resources and modalities. There is no right or wrong way to learn, just as there is no right or wrong way to birth your baby! We will figure it all out together, in a fun and interactive setting. If I've learned anything in my 12 years as a school teacher, it's that if I'm bored teaching, you're bored learning.

Group classes are kept small so you can feel comfortable interacting with and getting to know other Cape Breton families, and I can devote my time and attention to everyone. A modified private education option is also an option for locals and non-locals who prefer a more hands-off learning experience. For the same price, you instead get a custom intro and wrap-up session with me while you work at your own pace in between sessions. Learning with a support person/partner is highly encouraged for the best course experience, whether group or private.

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INVESTMENT

  • $300* per family (partner/support person included)

    • NOTE: *Pay-what-you-can option and payment plans available upon request. Please reach out if finances are a barrier for you!

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Support & Resources

  • 13+ hours of pre-recorded content across 6 modules, accessed anytime.

  • Interactive live classes over 8 weeks (group series) OR custom intro and follow-up sessions (private series).

  • Content, visuals and resources from a variety of reputable, inclusive sources.

  • Custom-made course companion workbook following modules.

  • Private cohort Facebook group and course platform access (group series)

  • Supplies for independent learning and live, interactive activities (group/CBRM only).

  • Bonus samples, custom gifts, prizes, and resource packs (group/CBRM only).

  • Continued access/support before, during, and after our series.

Skills & Information

  • Learn about pregnancy, labour & birth processes, how to cope during labour via comfort measures, which medical pain-relief options you have, interventions you may face, and more.

  • Advocate for yourself to confidently react to your options and make informed, empowered decisions from pregnancy to postpartum.

  • Prepare for different scenarios and changes that can come with giving birth and parenting, however that ends up looking for you.

  • Communicate and discover your birth preferences to support your best birth experience.

  • Connect with other families and create lasting bonds in a safe, judgment-free space.

Payment & Options

  • The full series value is $300, including a support person's presence and access.

  • Birthwork has always been a project of the heart for me. In an effort to make my services equitable and accessible, limited space may be available (by request) if you are unable to pay full price but are otherwise committed to getting quality prenatal education.

  • Keep in mind that I put my time, my heart, and my own financial resources into what I offer—then meet me where YOU are by reaching out.

  • If you are able, please pay the full value to keep the PWYC option sustainable and available for those who need it.
     

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Basics & Bundles

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BASE Education

For full prenatal education & support in hybrid group OR private classes.

Includes:
Best Birth Forward series ($300)

Optional:

Dial-a-doula exclusive add-on (+$100)

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$300-$400

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BETTER Education Bundle

For full prenatal education & infant massage instruction after baby arrives!

Includes:
Best Birth Forward series ($300 value)
Better Bonding workshop ($75 value)

SAVE $50!

$350

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BEST Bump-to-Baby Bundle

For the true knowledge & support seeker!

Includes:
Birth doula support ($600 value)
Best Birth Forward series ($300 value)
Better Bonding workshop ($75 value)

SAVE $125!

$850

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What are clients saying?

Sarah is truly an awesome educator and has done an excellent job creating this new hybrid model clas
Sarah offered a great course for couples and/or Moms to Be, to learn about childbirth in a judgment
This was a wonderful class and we learned so much! I feel very confident and empowered going into th
I learned so much in the series being a first time mom. Sarah makes classes fun and interactive. I a
The Childbirth Education course helped with so many questions I had going in to this pregnancy. With
Highly recommend this class! I knew the basics going into this class, but never imagined how much in
With the upcoming arrival of our little boy in March my husband and myself were fortunate enough to
My husband and I are expecting a very loved little girl to join our little fur family in March (afte
My husband and I loved this course! We're going to be first time parents in February. Before taking
Classes were well organized and contained a lot of great info. Sarah made classes interactive. It ma
I can’t say enough about Sarah! I have learned so much. It was nice to connect with other expecting
My husband and I took the childbirth education classes and it was an awesome experience! Sarah is so
Having a baby in the near future? Don’t walk but run to Sarah’s next sessions! I am pregnant with Ba
Highly recommended for new parents, as well as those who have already experienced childbirth. We are
I am a mother of two and gave birth to my second daughter in October. I feel so grateful that I was

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