_Birthing From Within Prenatal Classes are both informative & transformative—meeting the needs of your Heart and Mind in preparation for birth and parenthood.  Our prenatal classes offer you a unique blend of practical information and emotional preparation, offering you plenty of resources, tips & tricks so you can navigate the unknown with confidence.

Now offering prenatal classes in both Victoria & Duncan, BC.

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NEW!  All groups include an exclusive video series & audio CD for home practice of pain-coping approaches.

Victoria Prenatal Classes
Hosted at Victoria Midwifery Collective 
(Cook & Yates)

A one-day immersion offering you the resources & tools to birth with confidence:

Upcoming Classes:

Sundays, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
FULL - Join Waitlist February 12th
FULL - Join Waitlist March 11th 
REGISTER  April 22nd
REGISTER  June 17th
REGISTER  August 12th
Cost is $145 per couple (special rate of $100 for single mothers).
  • _The stages of labour & birth and creating a supportive birth environment.
  • Learn & practice pain-coping approaches
  • Affirming partner's role & needs
  • Cesarean Birth & informed consent
  • Your first week with baby.
  • Special PDF Resource Guide
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"Our classes were full of laughter, sincerity, and fun, & yet we were taking in new information
the whole time."

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"We heart Sarah - she was so supportive, encouraging and non-judgmental."

Duncan Prenatal Classes
Hosted at Matraea Mercantile
home to Cowichan Midwifery Group

Choose from a 6 week session exploring the full spectrum of birth & new parenthood, or a one day immersion offering you the resources & tools to birth with confidence.

Upcoming Classes:

REGISTER Six Thursdays, 7-9:15 p.m.
April 5th - May 10th (sliding scale $150 - $225)
REGISTER Sunday, June 10th, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. ($145)
REGISTER Sunday, August 19th, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. ($145)
*Special rate of $100 for single mothers
*Content of Sunday classes will be same as groups offered in Victoria (see column on left)
  • The stages of labour & birth and creating a supportive birth environment.
  • Learn & practice pain-coping approaches
  • A unique session just for fathers (learn more here...). 
  • Cesarean birth and informed consent.
  • Baby care basics & breastfeeding
  • Postpartum health & new parenthood
  • Special PDF Resource Guide

"Our experience was very positive and valuable and we are happy with our decision to take this particular course over others offered in the community."

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Private Prenatal Classes

Consider a private prenatal class tailored to your unique needs. We can meet in your home in the Cowichan Valley or Victoria area, or in my Duncan home.  Cost varies - click here to let me know what you're interested in and I will put together a package just for you.

"I don't know if it's the knowledge of birth & parenting, the pain coping techniques, connection with others or the skillful way that fears are addressed, but clients come away with confidence about their upcoming birth, no matter what form that experience may take." - Kat Montgomery, Registered Midwife

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