One of the most popular questions out there regarding prenatal classes:

Do I Really Need to Take a Prenatal Class?

And of course, we think the answer is yes! But why?

Here are FIVE reasons why you should take a prenatal class in Montreal.

1)Getting prepared for having a baby living at your house.

Trust us, a baby is unlike any other house guest you’ll bring home. First of all, they never leave. (Pretty big difference right off the bat!) Secondly, they need a lot of stuff and require you to modify your home a little bit. Unfortunately you can’t just lay out a few clean towels and some coffee in the morning- this new roommate requires a bit more preparation. We can tell you exactly what you need to get, how you can baby-proof your home and what you might want to have ready for your new baby’s arrival.

2)Understanding what to expect at your place of birth.

For most women giving birth this will be their first hospital stay. Knowing what to expect and how to have everything you need for your birth is really important. At Birds and Bees Prenatal Classes we walk you through each step to getting ready for your birth: registering at your hospital and taking the hospital tour, packing your hospital bag, knowing when to call the case room and when to go to the hospital, where to go when you get there and what to expect during each stage of your labour, birth and recovery.

3)Preparing for birth.

This sometimes gets overlooked with all of the planning for baby and getting everything packed and ready. Don’t forget- you will need to bring this baby into the world somehow! We’ll help you get ready for that. We have tons of experience supporting birth and helping women and families be ready for this exciting journey. Megan’s experience as a doula has made her an expert on preparing and understanding natural birth in the hospital. Jessica has been present at hundreds of hospital births- everything from twins and cesarean births to medicated and high-risk births. We can give you the inside scoop on what to expect and how to be ready.

4)Trusting your instincts is important, but being informed and ready for what life is like with a newborn is also important.

Understanding what their cries mean, how to care for them, and what is normal and what isn’t is so reassuring to new parents. We want you to leave the hospital and already be parenting pros! Our prenatal classes explain car seat safety, basic first aid, safe newborn sleeping tips and how to survive the sometimes rough first few weeks.

5)Breastfeeding. The biggie.

The one we get SO many questions about and the topic that seems to bring up a lot of anxiety and confusion. Don’t worry- we’ve got your back (and your front?!) Jessica and Megan have extensive experience on this subject. During our class we’ll discuss common issues, myths, how to learn the basics and what to do if something doesn’t feel right. We’ll help you set up a breastfeeding success plan so that you can feel confident.

What are you waiting for? Birds and Bees Prenatal Classes in Montreal are exactly what you need to get ready for your upcoming birth. Register today!