top of page

Our Prenatal

 Program

Day 1/Unit 1

NAVIGATING THE FINAL WEEKS:
Preparing for Labour

Day 2/Unit 2

LABOUR OF LOVE:
The Stages and Phases of Labour and Birth

Day 3/Unit 3

From BIRTH to BONDING:

 Postpartum Wellness, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding

Day 4 (Maven)

PELVIC HEALTH

Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth & Postpartum Rehab

Lesson 1: Your Birth Journey Begins

  • The history and principles of Lamaze and advocacy for informed birth

  • How the autonomic nervous system influences labour (fight/flight vs. rest/digest)

  • The effects of stress on labour progress

  • Preparing your mind for birth: confidence, mindfulness, and self-trust

  • Creating a calm, supportive birth environment

Lesson 2: Empowered Birth

  • Informed choice and shared decision-making with your maternity care providers

  • Birth preferences and creating a flexible birth plan

  • Giving birth at VGH: real experiences and making confident, informed choices

  • Induction of labour and understanding your options

  • The role of partners and support people during labour and birth

Lesson 3: The Final Stretch of Pregnancy

  • Key hormones of pregnancy and their role in labour

  • Common physical and emotional discomforts in late pregnancy

  • Building your healthcare support team

  • Understanding common medical challenges (preeclampsia, GDM, preterm labour, GBS, breech)

  • When to call your GP or midwife — and when to go to Labour & Delivery

Lesson 4: Getting Ready for Labour

  • What to expect in the final weeks and days before labour begins

  • Recognizing the signs of labour

  • Early labour: why it matters, how to support progress, and when to call your care provider

"Embrace the power of pre and early labor with Born to Birth prenatal classes. This captivating image showcases a woman finding comfort and strength on her hands and knees with a birthing ball—an essential tool in optimizing labor and birth. Recognizing the significance of these early stages, our evidence-based approach empowers mothers to navigate this crucial phase with confidence and grace. Join us to learn holistic techniques that promote a smooth and empowering birthing journey."

Lesson 5: Physiology of Labour

  • The stages of labour: early, active, transition, birth, placenta, and recovery

  • The 3 Rs of labour: relaxation, rhythm, and ritual

  • The WAVE breathing technique

  • When to call your GP or midwife — and when to go directly to Labour & Delivery

  • What to expect when arriving at the L&D unit

  • The purpose and benefits of pain in labour

  • Comfort strategies: creating your NEST, WAVE breathing, hydrotherapy, massage, TENS, and more

  • Pain relief options: nitrous oxide, opioids, and epidural — understanding benefits, risks, and choice

  • Movement in labour: positions for labour and birth, including use of the Birth Sling

  • Monitoring you and your baby during labour

  • Meeting your baby: what happens right after birth

  • Understanding perineal tears

  • Newborn assessment after birth

Lesson 6: Labour Challenges

  • Labour dystocia: the 5 Ps, common causes, and management options

  • Assisted vaginal birth: episiotomy, forceps, and vacuum — benefits and risks

  • Cesarean birth: when it’s recommended, what to expect, recovery, and early bonding

"Experience the serenity of childbirth with Born to Birth prenatal classes. In this image, witness a mother leaning forward on a hospital bed, calmly breathing through contractions. This gentle posture aids in positioning the baby for a stress-free and empowering birth experience. Our evidence-based approach equips mothers with the knowledge and techniques to embrace labor with confidence and grace. Join us to discover holistic methods for a harmonious journey into motherhood."

Lesson 7: Welcoming Your Baby

  • The 4th stage of labour: the Golden Hour, skin-to-skin contact, and early breastfeeding

  • Meeting your baby: normal appearance, reflexes, and breathing patterns

  • Postpartum unit care: recovery, assessments, and routine newborn tests and procedures

Lesson 8: Transitioning Home

  • Postpartum changes: physical healing, hormones, and mood shifts

  • Family adjustment and building a support system

  • Postpartum mental health: recognizing concerns and knowing when to seek help

Lesson 9: Essential Newborn Care

  • Reading baby cues: crying, cooing, body language, growth, and development

  • Safe sleep practices

  • Calming a fussy baby

  • Understanding the Period of Purple Crying

  • Baby wearing and supporting closeness

  • When to call your doctor versus when to go to the emergency room

Lesson 10: Feeding Your Newborn

  • Breastfeeding basics: latch, positioning, milk supply, and troubleshooting

  • Health benefits of breastfeeding for both parent and baby

  • Feeding as a responsive system: signal and response

  • Understanding supply and demand

  • Tips for achieving a deep, pain-free latch

  • Maintaining a sufficient milk supply

  • Common feeding challenges and how they’re managed

  • Alternate feeding options

"Unlock the beauty of breastfeeding with Born to Birth prenatal classes. This heartwarming image captures the essence of nurturing as a baby breastfeeds. Our classes prioritize optimizing breastfeeding and newborn care techniques and fostering maternal confidence. Join us to gain invaluable insights and support for a fulfilling breastfeeding journey. Empower yourself with evidence-based knowledge for a strong start in motherhood."

The Pelvic Floor

  • Exercise, intra-abdominal pressure and the pelvic floor

  • Common pelvic floor symptoms

  • Pelvic Floor muscle training

 

Stages of Labour for Your Pelvic Floor

  • Learn positions and movements to help progress labour through each of the stages

 

Partner Assisted Pain Management

  • Rebozo Support

  • Counter Pressure

  • Partner Assisted Labouring Positions

 

Pushing Positions + Strategies

  • Learn how to push to protect your pelvic floor

  • Review and try different pushing positions

 

Postpartum Rehab

  • Common postpartum symptoms and management strategies

 

Interventions and Pelvic Health

  • The effects on the pelvic floor, what to ask and how to advocate for yourself

 

Reducing the Risk of Tears

  • Strategies to minimize risk

  • Tips after tearing

 

Movements and Exercise Programs For Birth Prep, Labour and Postpartum

  • Handouts provided

Pelvic floor_edited.jpg
3shells.jpg
Logo in blue.png

WHY FAMILIES TRUST

Knowledge.Support.Confidence.

Every step of your journey

3shells_edited.jpg
hand and heart.jpg

Respectful & Empowering Care

Every family deserves a safe, inclusive and empowering birth experience - whatever their history or plan.

maternity .jpg

Support for Both Physiological & Medically Supported Births

Learn how to support physiological birth and understand when interventions may be needed - without pressure or judgment.

nurse.jpg

Taught by a Perinatal RN

All classes are led by an RN with hands-on experience in labour, birth, postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding.

birth plan.jpg

Tools for a Positive & Empowered Birth Story

Even when plans change, we help you feel informed, supported and empowered in your birth.

evidence based.jpg

Evidence-Based & Lamaze Aligned

Grounded in the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices and current BC maternity standards.

pregnant.jpg

Practical Hands-On 

Learning

We provide real-life strategies and tools for labour, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care and breastfeeding.

reduce stress.jpg

Reduces Stress, Worry & Fear

We help you feel calmer and more prepared for labour, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn safety and feeding.

hospital.jpg

Real Insight from

Victoria General Hospital

With real experience at VGH, we offer practical guidance on what to expect in a local birth setting.

breastfeeding support.jpg

1:1 In-Person Breastfeeding Support

Personalized feeding support is available at VGH or once you return home.

trauma.jpg

NEW! Trauma-Informed Birth Preparation Add-On

For families who carry trauma, heightened fears or emotional triggers, we now offer an optional add-on collaboration with Jeevan Atwal Counselling.

beach photo.jpg
"Discover confidence in your journey through pregnancy, birth, and beyond with Born to Birth Prenatal. Our logo embodies our

Supporting Families Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond with Confidence, Compassion, and Care

At Born to Birth Prenatal, we go beyond traditional prenatal classes—creating a supportive, evidence-based space where families feel informed, respected, and confident in their decisions.

​

With Diane’s trauma-informed approach, you’ll learn through real-life labour scenarios, practical coping techniques, and decision-making tools to help you feel calm, prepared, and empowered for both hospital and home birth.

​

Classes are offered in-person at Lagoon Prenatal in Colwood and Maven Pelvic Health in View Royal, or online at your own pace, with optional live Zoom support through Ask Your Nurse.

​

We also provide 1:1 breastfeeding and postpartum support in hospital and at home—because support shouldn’t end after birth.

​

Small class sizes, flexible learning, and personalized guidance make Born to Birth Prenatal a truly supportive experience for every family.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Work with your body’s natural physiology

  • Reduce pain, stress, and fear with practical strategies

  • Explore hospital and home birth options

  • Ask the right questions at prenatal visits

Evidence-Based Childbirth, Newborn, and Breastfeeding Education —
Featuring the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices and Trauma-Informed Support

bottom of page