Prenatal & Postnatal Classes and Workshops

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.

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”

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.

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.

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

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.

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

An opportunity for the whole family to breathe, mindfully move, and play together! We will explore practice through songs, games, and partner poses to foster connection and love! No yoga experience necessary, open to all ages and abilities.  This class is prenatal friendly!

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

This interactive workshop is geared for parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and small children.  It is designed for people who don’t require full training, but would love to have some life saving skills should an emergency arise.

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*

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Spinning Babies® is an approach to help and encourage you (together with your partner, loved one or friend) to connect deeply with your baby and your body, to bring balance and suppleness during your pregnancy and birth through simple exercises. Those simple techniques will help make room for baby to encourage optimal fetal positioning, bringing comfort to your pregnancy and ease at birth

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

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.