CHILDBIRTH & NEWBORN CARE COURSES ARE DELIVERED ONLINE 

Childbirth Education Weekend Course

Online Weekend Course
$300 / registration
registration allows up to two people to attend
Reduce anxiety and build confidence by having the tools you need to prepare for the arrival of your newborn baby. These either weekly courses or weekend course options, cover everything from the stages of labour and coping techniques to caring for a newborn and breastfeeding. Led by childbirth educator and DONA certified doula Corina Tudor or Adrienne Cote. They combine physiological and obstetric information with practical skills, decision making, and nurturing the transformation of the perinatal journey.

The goal of this course is to prepare expectant parents by providing fact-based information and support to ensure that regardless of where or how mamas choose to give birth, they feel confident and prepared. This is a safe space to discuss your fears, concerns and plans for childbirth and life with baby.

Course Modules
  • What to expect physically and emotionally from labour and birth
  • The stages and phases of labour
  • Comfort measures and pain coping practices
  • Feeling cared for during labour – the importance and role of your support team
  • Medications and medical interventions
  • Unplanned and unexpected events are also covered, preparing expectant parents for induction, augmentation or Caesarean birth
  • What to expect in the early postpartum period
  • Breastfeeding and other feeding options
  • Newborn characteristics, behaviours and patterns
  • How to comfort and soothe your newborn
  • What to expect the first few weeks home
  • Diapering options and bum care
  • Bathing
  • Baby wearing options
  • Sleep patterns and safe sleep options
  • Postpartum recovery and how to prepare now

Course delivered online via Zoom meeting. Link will be sent the day before training start time.
Your Course Includes
  • Labour and Childbirth course for two people {value of $300}
  • Free 1 month unlimited subscription to Yoga Mamas On Demand {value $20}
  • Free digital resources
What all people can expect out of this course: 
  • A safe space to discuss your fears, concerns and plans for childbirth and life with baby
  • Non-judgmental, evidence-based information
  • A supportive and caring virtual environment
  • The friendship and support of other lovely expectant parents who are on the same journey as you
​"We could not have had a better experience! Adrienne was so amazing-- giving us worried parents-to-be peace of mind and tools to get through it. An added bonus was the lifelong friendships that followed, and a village to call our very own." Charlene
ONLINE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION & NEWBORN CARE 6 WEEK COURSE
JUNE 16TH - JULY 21ST, 2022

THURSDAYS 7:00PM-9:30PM
$399 +hst

​Led By Corina Tudor
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ONLINE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION WEEKEND COURSE
AUGUST 6 & AUGUST 7, 2022

Saturday August 6th 12:30PM-5:30PM
Sunday August 7th 9:30AM-5:30PM
$300 +hst

​Led By Adrienne Cote
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​"This was such an awesome class and Adrienne was fantastic! Such a welcoming way to wrap your head around the whole "crap - we are going to be parents!" thing :)"
​~ Melissa H

"Corina, the doula who lead the prenatal weekend course was awesome. She was knowledgeable and open to letting the discussion go in various directions to suit everyone’s questions. She was also so down-to-earth and honest. I appreciated learning from someone who kept things real." ~Jasmine

Course Instructors

Adrienne Côté: Childbirth Educator, Doula & Holistic Nutritionist

Adrienne Côté is a Holistic Nutritionist, Doula and Childbirth Educator based out of Toronto, Canada. She's been working with Yoga Mamas Co since 2012.
After working for 5 years as a counselor at a not for profit with young mothers, Adrienne became immersed in working with these new moms. A lot of time was spent helping them learn about the labour process, newborn care and child attachment while balancing their own personal struggles.Adrienne credits her experience with these amazing young women as the inspiration behind her becoming trained as a Doula and CBE. Her goal is to ensure all parents have the benefit of knowledge and support during a truly life changing event. With a Social Work background, Adrienne combines her empathic and straightforward manner in delivering a warm, open and caring learning environment. She is passionate about supporting families in becoming empowered so they are able to have the best birth and parenting experiences possible. Adrienne lives in the Beach and spends a lot of time with her husband, little one Arlo, dear friends and their gaggle of children.
Corina Tudor: Certified Childbirth Educator, Doula & Yoga Teacher

Corina Tudor is a doula, yoga teacher, and childbirth educator. After leaving her career in academia in 2012, Corina began teaching yoga full time. When she started teaching prenatal yoga at Yoga Mamas in 2015, Corina devoted herself to supporting people during their perinatal journeys and became a doula and childbirth educator. She is certified through DONA for doula care and through Birthing from Within for childbirth education and has since supported over 150 families through full spectrum doula care and childbirth education. Corina also continues to teach yoga. 

Corina's approach to childbirth and postpartum education combines physiological and obstetric information with practical skills, decision making, and nurturing the transformation of the perinatal journey.  She believes that a childbirth education class should go above and beyond information you can find in a book. As such, she guides expectant parents through processing information, asking questions, making decisions, practicing a variety of coping skills, providing gentle baby care, and preparing for the journey of childbirth and parenthood. 

Corina is a mama of a very fiery little one named Rémi and lives in Riverdale. 
Questions about the course? Want to learn more? We'd love to chat with you.
Email us at: hello@yogamamas.co


​Course Frequently Asked Questions

Do you talk about epidurals or medicated vs unmedicated births?
A: Yes! In class we discuss all possible medical interventions that your may encounter or choose during your birth. This includes how they work, what to expect and possible side effects. We believe there is no “right or wrong” way to have a baby, therefore we discuss all possibilities, including medicated and unmedicated births, from a non-judgemental perspective. What is provided is current evidence-based research and anecdotal information which can help you to make an informed decision when the time comes.

Will we learn positions and comfort techniques in class?
A: Yes again! Positions, massage, guided visualization and other labour techniques are demonstrated online and practiced so you and your partner get a hands on experience. Comfy clothes are a good idea.

Do I need a childbirth class?
A: I always put it this way… Would you run a marathon without training first? Birth is a test of endurance;  exhausting, beautiful, magical and sometimes unexpected. While you can’t fully predict or practice your birth, you can prepare yourself physically, mentally and emotionally and this is where a good prenatal class comes in. It will provide you and your partner not only with information in terms of what to expect during the entire birth process and how to manage with pain or discomfort,  but also what to expect postpartum and that first month home with the baby. Having a solid knowledge of the process and what can happen results in a more empowered and fulfilling birth experience. Plus, it helps your partner a great deal! Our class spends a lot of time highlighting the importance of your partner or birth support and gives them tips and techniques to help support you! 

How does this class differ from Hypnobirthing?
A: The Hypnobirthing class is another amazing option we offer at Yoga Mamas. While there are some similarities in terms of coping strategies used in labour and birth, Hypnobirthing education is based on a particular method of guided visualizations and relaxation (called The Mongan Method). 
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In the Childbirth Education class, guided visualizations and relaxation techniques are also part of the comfort measures that you will learn but we also spend a great deal of time talking about labour and birth, the postpartum experience, medical interventions, postpartum expectations, breastfeeding and the importance of partner relationships. The approach this class uses is not based on one method in particular, instead it draws from many other birthing ideologies. For more information on HypnoBirthing visit our HypnoBirthing page.
"My husband and I really enjoyed our Yoga Mamas Childbirth Education session with Adrienne. We felt that because the class size was small enough (only 6 couples) we were able to really get to know the other parents-to-be in our class. Having that sense of connection with the other couples really helps when discussing your thoughts and emotions, and you don't feel afraid to ask questions. We also felt that the content that Adrienne covered was extensive and really encouraged each of the couples to explore and navigate their own journey through pregnancy and prepare for birth. Adrienne was great at teaching us to advocate for our own choices as parents. And of course, the TYM studio is such a warm and welcoming place; being in a familiar location was comfortable and enjoyable."

Yoga Mamas Childbirth Education Course Outline

1. PREGNANCY PHYSIOLOGY AND HORMONES
Use of handouts to view baby in utero, highlight major organs/muscles and how it contributes to birth. Discussion of hormones and their role in childbirth and postpartum.

2. PAIN AND PAIN PHYSIOLOGY
Open discussion of what to expect in terms of pain and intensity and how to manage it. Pain theories also discussed.

3. STAGES AND PHASES OF LABOUR
Understanding a general labour time line walking through what to expect physically and emotionally during each stage of labour. Discussing different types of labour (slow to start, prolonged, overdue, quick labour etc.) Talking about when to go to the hospital or call the midwife. What to expect upon arriving at the hospital and/or what to expect during a home birth. VIEWING OF A BIRTH VIDEO ON THE SECOND DAY OF CLASS.

4. COMFORT MEASURES AND POSITIONS
A chance to learn and practice comfort measures including breathing techniques, visualizations, massage etc. Practice of positions to use during labour. Pain management techniques.
5. ROLE OF SUPPORT
Discussion of the importance of having support (partner, doula, friend etc.) and what role they play during labour. Understanding the important role your partner play and discussing self-care for them during the labour and birth experience.
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6. MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS AND PROCEDURES
Discussion of types of interventions you may encounter in a hospital or home birth. We will be highlighting the most common procedures; epidurals, induction and C Sections. Risks and benefits of these interventions will be discussed.

7. INFORMED CONSENT/ SELF ADVOCACY/BUILDING CONFIDENCE
Discussion of what informed consent is and the importance of self-advocacy during labour and birth.

8. POSTPARTUM WHAT TO EXPECT AND SELF CARE
Discussion of what to expect physically and emotionally immediately after your birth and in your postpartum period. How to care for yourself and partner self-care during this time. How to get your home ready for the postpartum period.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that we do not offer refunds. Cancellations made within 1 week of the event date will be credited to the account. Cancellations made less than a week from the event will not be credited or refunded. Thank you very much for your understanding.