Prenatal & Postnatal Classes and Workshops
MOST OF OUR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE HELD ONLINE, BUT WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF SOME IN PERSON CLASSES AT OUR TORONTO AND YORK REGION LOCATIONS.
If a class is NOT online it will be CLEARLY marked as such.
Our online classes are held virtually, but are live-taught (never pre-recorded!) and interactive, making them as close to the in-person experience as possible.
At West End Mamas in Toronto and Newmarket, we understand that time is precious. Our clients are looking for personalized, high-quality classes on all aspects of motherhood: from prenatal education, to fitness and yoga; from breastfeeding, to any number of mom and baby classes and parenting workshops. Our classes have been carefully curated to respond to the needs of our clients. Class sizes are small, reasonably-priced, and all of our classes and workshops are taught by highly trained instructors.
West End Mamas is the village you’ve been looking for.
Find a class or workshop:
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Acupressure for Labour and Birth
Join us for this hands-on 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.
Baby Sleep Solutions: How to Get the Sleep You All Need
Sleep. We all know it’s important. We all do it every day of our lives. Yet somehow it just doesn’t come naturally for so many babies and new parents, alike.
Why can something so vital be so darn hard to come by? And how can we, as parents, help set our babies up for success in sleep so that everyone can get the rest they need and deserve?
In this workshop, Dr. Denise Gassner will outline for you:
- How sleep is physiologically regulated at different stages of development, and how to ensure your daily rhythms are meeting your child’s sleep needs.
- How to promote comfort and security in your baby’s sleep space so they can transition from wake to sleep with ease.
- How to guide your baby to master their own body rather than relying on external sources when falling asleep.
- How to be clear and consistent in your messaging so your baby knows exactly what to expect.
Our intention in this workshop is to provide a deeper understanding of the hows and whys of baby sleep so that you feel empowered and informed to meet your baby’s sleep needs where they are at.
Baby Steps Level 1 (6 weeks-6 months old)
Make some new mama friends, and learn how to interact with your little one as they are on the move!
$195CAD – May be covered under your benefits plan under “Occupational Therapy”
Baby Steps Level 2 (6 months – 1 year old)
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!
Birth Essentials: Expedited Childbirth Education Class
Join us for for a half-day, expedited, childbirth education class PLUS a one-on-one session with a doula to plan the birth that you want.
Breastfeeding 101
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.
Childbirth 101: Preparing for Birth and Beyond – 4-week class
Childbirth 101: Preparing for Birth and Beyond will teach you about the birthing process, coping techniques, medical supports and the early postpartum period.
FREE Cloth Diapering Workshop
Wow!Are you considering cloth diapers for your baby because its seem like the right choice but aren’t sure where to start? Is it hard? Is it messy? Is it uncomfortable for baby? What about wipes and diaper covers?
Join us at this free workshop where these questions and more will be addressed by birth doula Mira Kevic as she shares her knowledge and her own experience of using cloth diapers. From costs to health concerns, she will compare disposable diapers to cloth diapers, and discuss buying your own cloth diapers versus using a service that launders and brings you diapers.
Free Doula Info Night
Thinking of hiring a doula but still not quite sure it’s for you? Join us for a free information session all about Doulas.
Free HypnoBirthing Info Night
You’ve heard of HypnoBirthing, but you’re not quite sure what it’s all about. Join us for a free information session dedicated to learning all things HypnoBirthing.
HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Class
HypnoBirthing® is a comprehensive childbirth preparation course designed to prepare you fully and completely for the birth of your child.
INFANT CPR & Family Safety
What we cover in the workshop:
CPR
Choking
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Drowning
Burns
Head Injuries
Seizures
Nosebleeds
FREE Infant Developmental Milestones
Learn about developmental milestones in the first two years of your baby’s life in our Infant Developmental Milestones workshop!
FREE Natural Approaches To Treating Colds & Flus
Join our naturopathic doctor to learn how to optimize your immune system to get through cold and flu season.
Natural Approaches To Treating Eczema in Kids – FREE!
Join our naturopathic doctor to learn tips and tricks for managing eczema in your child!
Newborn Care 101
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.
Newborn Sleep Foundations: Navigating the World of Baby Sleep
As new parents, it is commonly treated as a rite of passage that we will be foregoing at least some sleep while we adjust to life with a little. This is a given. But no matter how much you prepare mentally for this stage, it can come as quite a shock when it actually hits.
In this workshop, I will be outlining for you:
- why sleep is so critical for your newborn and how it is internally regulated,
- how you can set up a sleep-promoting environment for your baby based on what physiological cues your baby’s brain and body are searching for,
- where to focus your undoubtedly limited energy during these early months
- how YOU can get your best post-natal sleep
I will help you develop a deep appreciation of your newborn’s internal landscape when it comes to sleep and how you can use this understanding to lay a solid sleep foundation for your entire household.
OUTDOOR In-Person Parent/Caregiver & Baby Yoga (TORONTO)
Join us for an In-Person, Outdoor yoga series for parents/caregivers and babies.
OUTDOOR In-Person Prenatal Yoga (TORONTO)
Join us for an In-Person, Outdoor yoga series for pregnant parents.
Pelvic Floor Basics for Birth
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.
Postpartum Hormones 101
In this 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.
FREE Practical Tips for an Easier Pregnancy and a Better Birth
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.
Starting Solids Workshop – COVERED BY INSURANCE!
Knowing when and how to start solids with your baby can be so daunting. Do you start with purees? Finger foods? When is the right time? There are so many questions.
Join our pediatric Occupational Therapist, Karen Don, in this ONLINE class as she leads you through everything you need to know to start solids with your baby. This is an interactive workshop and you should expect to discuss, learn and watch your baby interact with solid food.
This class may be covered by your extended health insurance under Occupational Therapy!
Surviving Sleep Regressions
We think it’s safe to say that every parent becomes increasingly wary of those dreaded sleep regressions. Just when you thought you had a handle on this sleep business – your baby has started to string together some longer bouts of sleep, there’s more of a rhythm emerging in your day, there’s less overall resistance, and you are getting just a few more juicy hours of sleep for yourself – BAM! the all night wakings, struggles to initiate sleep, and complete lack of schedule coming stampeding back into your life.
In this workshop, we will be outlining for you:
- the key developments that almost ALWAYS wreak havoc on your baby’s sleep (also known as the 4-, 8- and 15-month sleep regressions),
- age-appropriate daily rhythms to set you and baby up for success in sleep,
- strategies for responding to sleep resistance proactively instead of reactively,
- how to be clear and consistent in your messaging
These stages are hard, no doubt about it. But our intention in this workshop is to reframe these sleep regressions through a deeper understanding of why they are happening in the first place so that you feel empowered and informed to meet your baby where they are at.
Transitions: Confidently Entering Into Motherhood – Postnatal (Covered by insurance!)
Transitions is not your typical “baby and me” group. This unique group brings together new parents who want to dive deep into who they are now that they are parents – the good, the great, the bad, and the ugly. And of course, the tired. Oh, the tired. We don’t want you to do this alone. Join us.
York Region In Person Prenatal Yoga
Our York Region location is thrilled to offer in person prenatal yoga!! Join us for this gentle 5-week prenatal yoga series – stretch, strengthen, and connect to your changing body.
