Classes

Our classes are evidence-based, comprehensive, and fun covering a wide range of topics from pregnancy, birth, newborn care, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period. Emphasis is on the physiology of labour, birth, and postpartum with a focus on informed decision making. For a complete list of topics please head to our “what’s in a class?” page.

What’s in a Class?

Group Weekend Classes

$325 per couple – Saturday/Sunday, 6.5hrs each day
Location: Burnaby

This class provides the benefits of group learning within a small group (maximum 6 couples). All classes are an immersive, engaging experience utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies while allowing ample time for questions, practice, and breaks. These classes are offered once a month (excluding July, August, and December).

Email us for upcoming class dates at info@samarabirth.com

Private Classes

$700 – 1 day or $900 – 2 days
Location: Flexible

This class is held within the comfort of your home with your partner and/or your chosen support person(s). Classes are catered to your specific learning needs and can be up to 9 hours long depending on your specific learning needs.

Reasons you may want to choose this class include:

  • Great option for those that have a complicated pregnancy and or birth ahead of them or for those on bed rest. This private class will allow you to ask questions and practice labour support specific to your unique circumstances (planned vaginal birth or caesarean, un-medicated, or medicated, etc.) in a confidential, safe environment.
  • Concentrated one-on-one education for those that are seeking individualized education.
  • Surround yourself with your chosen support network (partner, family, friend, doula, etc.).
  • Classes are booked around your schedule.
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Private Group Classes

$325 per couple – 2 days, 6.5hrs each day (Minimum 3 couples required)
Location: Flexible

This class combines the comfort of your own home with group learning among friends. The participants may be close friends or acquaintances that are also expecting. Classes can be is up to 12 hours depending on the group dynamic and learning needs.

Reasons you may want to choose this class include:

  • The safe and comfortable environment enables you to be honest, ask personal questions, and practice labour support.
  • Group questioning and discussion often gives way to enhanced learning by bringing forward ideas that individuals may not have thought of on their own.
  • Group learning allows for the use of more interactive teaching techniques.
  • Classes are booked around your schedule.
  • Group classes are a great way to connect with other couples in the same life stage as you. If these are existing friends/acquaintances connections made during class may strengthen or ignite lasting friendships for years to come.
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