Prenatal & Postnatal Classes and Workshops

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Join us for this hands-on FREE class for you and your birth partner. Birth partners will learn and practice simple acupressure points that can be used during labour and delivery to help manage pain, calm the mind, and improve efficiency of labour.  You will leave with practical skills as well as printed material for future reference.

One spot is good for two people – it is important to bring your birth partner. We recommend taking this class after week 32 of your pregnancy.

This class runs for between 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the class.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Make some new mama friends, and learn how to interact with your little one as they are on the move!

$195+ HST – Might be covered under your benefits plan under “Occupational Therapy”

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Join our Pediatric Occupational Therapist, as you make some new mama friends, and learn how to interact with your little one as they are on the move!

Choosing a baby carrier and figuring out how to use it properly can be a daunting task. Bring your carrier and your baby and learn the ins and outs of babywearing, so you can feel confident wearing your baby safely and comfortably.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Join us for for a one-day, expedited, childbirth education class.

Breastfeeding isn’t always as easy as simply putting the baby to the breast and hoping for the best!  Come learn how to get off to the best possible start once your baby is born.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Childbirth 101: Preparing for Birth and Beyond will teach you about the birthing process, coping techniques, medical supports and the early postpartum period.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Childbirth 101: Preparing for Birth and Beyond will teach you about the birthing process, coping techniques, medical supports and the early postpartum period.

Join West End Mamas for a fun & FREE community get together. Learn about a variety of health and wellness topics plus time for breastfeeding advice and support.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Thinking of hiring a doula but still not quite sure it’s for you? Join us for a free information session all about Doulas.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

HypnoBirthing® is a comprehensive childbirth preparation course designed to prepare you fully and completely for the birth of your child.

You may be asking yourself “How do I practice CPR if it’s online”. Good question. We will have everyone bring a teddy bear with them and the camera will move to you one by one so we can see how you’re doing with it. Also, we will provide an opportunity for you to come into the clinic once we are up and running again to practice your skills if you’d like to.

What we cover in the workshop:

CPR
Choking
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Drowning
Burns
Head Injuries
Seizures
Nosebleeds

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Learn about developmental milestones in the first two years of your baby’s life in our Infant Developmental Milestones workshop.

Please feel free to bring your baby with you to this class!

Learn how to massage your baby! Our RMTs are Infant Massage Specialists and will teach you how to safely and easily massage your baby.

We welcome you to come and meet other breastfeeding mothers, ask questions, vent frustrations, share experiences, grieve losses and celebrate victories! Breastfeeding is a journey. You and your baby are in it together and you are also not alone. We are here to help.

A note about our space: we meet on the second floor, and you must climb a flight of stairs to get there. Stroller parking is available outside the building and West End Mamas provides stroller locks.

*Pre-registration is not necessary for this event*

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held LIVE ONLINE until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, new series dates for these classes will once again be held in person.

Join us for a yoga series for mamas (or caregivers) and babies.

Join us for a Mother’s Day mini photo session with Anchor Studio Photography! Come with your little one or as an entire family (pets welcome too!) for a 15-minute photo session and get 3 digital files of the session!

For more info on Anchor Studio Photography, click here.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

This class covers what you need to know about your baby’s first few weeks and months of life so that you enter parenthood feeling more informed, confident and prepared.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

We have all heard about our pelvic floor at some point. But what is it? And what impact does pregnancy and birth have on your pelvic floor? Come and learn the basics of pelvic floor health.

THIS CLASS IS BEING HELD ONLINE.  Prior to your class start time, you will receive a zoom link for this class.

This class is a strength and conditioning class that caters to the needs of every new mama.  We focus on functional fitness and mobility, as well as work to rehabilitate and recover from any postpartum condition.

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ONLINE.  You will receive a zoom link for class prior to your class start time.

The Bump Method is an exercise program designed for women to stay fit and strong during and after pregnancy.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

Learn some of the easy, at-home things that you can do to feel your best during pregnancy, and how to encourage your baby into an optimal position for an easier birth.

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ONLINE.  You will receive a zoom link for class prior to your class start time.

The Bump Method is an exercise program designed for women to stay fit and strong during and after pregnancy.

Join Brittany Brie for a Prenatal Pilates class to build strength and stay strong during and after pregnancy.  The Bump Method’s prenatal classes combine Pilates, low-impact (chest-friendly!) dance techniques and targeted toning with 1-3lb weights, flex bands and stability balls.

Restorative Yoga is essential for a busy, city lifestyle, and can greatly improve the well-being of any expecting mama. This hands-on class will offer positions that relax pregnant bodies, target prenatal aches and pains, help mamas find deep relaxation, and offers a sacred space to connect to self and baby.

This class is currently being taught in an online, live-taught, interactive format. After registering for this class, you will receive a zoom link for the class about 45 minutes before the class start time.

In this workshop, certified sleep consultant Rosalee Lahaie Hera will walk parents through their child’s sleep habits from 0 months – 12 months old.

Please note – during the COVID-19 Crisis, our classes are being held online until it is safe for our clinics to reopen.  After registering for a class, you will receive a message from your instructor at least one hour before the start of class with a zoom link for the class.  Looking forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Once it is safe for our clinics to reopen, these classes will once again be held in person.

In this free info session, we will discuss what happens to your hormones after you’ve had a baby, what symptoms of hormone imbalance you should watch out for, which blood tests you should be getting and how diet, lifestyle and supplements can help support hormone health and keep you feeling your best.