Childbirth Education

If you're pregnant, I bet you're overwhelmed by Google and books already. You might not know where to start (so. many. resources), or where to stop (hello, Google rabbit hole). Maybe you stumbled here in one of those endless searches (don't worry, it's a soft landing space). Maybe you're craving that essential human interaction often missing from our increasingly digital society. If any of that sounds familiar, keep reading! Professional childbirth education helps you navigate both the resources and the murky waters of pregnancy, birth preparation, labour/delivery, postpartum, and parenting—so you can birth with confidence. Lamaze has been the beacon of evidence-based childbirth education for over 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! If I've learned anything in my 15 years as a teacher, it's that if I'm bored teaching, you're bored learning. Ask any of the dozens of families I've taught since 2019, and I bet "boring" won't be an adjective used! Best Birth Forward is now offered in 3 format options to suit your unique needs, goals, and schedules:

1. Group hybrid series: Group classes are kept small so you can feel comfortable interacting with and getting to know other Cape Breton families. Only offered 3 times a year (fall/winter/spring) so plan accordingly! As a hybrid or "flipped classroom" series, we run for 8 weeks of interactive in-person classes (including a community class at the end) with 6 weeks of at-home learning along the way.
2. Private hybrid series: Private classes are an option for locals and non-locals who prefer a more hands-off (but still semi-supported) learning experience. You get custom intro and wrap-up sessions while you work through the course at your own pace in between. Available anytime/anywhere, virtual hybrid or in-person hybrid. 
3. Self-study series: For a more independent, self-paced learning experience. Includes all the same course content access, without the additional support of group/private. You can still e-mail any questions/concerns, or add custom sessions if decide on extra support. Available anytime, virtual only.

Learning with a support person/partner is highly encouraged for the best course experience, whether group, private, or self-study.