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Expecting Multiples?

The following is a free listing for multiple birth prenatal classes run by medical professionals.  For Multiple Birth Prenatal Information Sessions run by local multiple-birth Chapters, click here.

NEW!!  ONLINE MULTIPLE BIRTH PRENATAL CLASSES

Babies in Belly

If you are expecting more than one, this course is for you! A certified teacher and mother of twins will guide you through such topics as "multiples pregnancy and birth", "strollers and other gear", and "bringing your newborns home". Delivered in the convenience of your own home or office, Babies in Belly includes many real life photos, videos, interactive games and other relevant resources to make your prenatal learning fun and practical. Please visit www.babiesinbelly.com for more information. 

Photograph by Amber Richmond, Ontario

ONTARIO

Durham Region

Durham Prenatal Services

Multiple Birth Prenatal Education Program

Pickering Early Years Center

1822 Whites Road, Unit 202

Pickering, ON

Contact Stephanie Ross-Alouche

905 428-1766

salouche@sympatico.ca

www.geocities.com/sistersinbirth

 

Series of 4 classes based on the CIMS (Coalition for Improving Maternity Services) Principles covering multiples nutrition, pregnancy discomforts, labour and choices in birth and what to expect when bringing home your babies.

Etobicoke

"Get It Together!" - Convenient In-Home Prenatal Classes for Families Expecting Twins, Triplets or More...

All classes facilitated by Vera C. Teschow, Hon. B.A., M.Ed. and M.O.T.
For more information or to register, please contact Vera at 416-992-8372 (leave a message), or visit www.verateschow.com/twins for a complete course outline and information on individual class topics.

• Engaging, interactive classes taught by a public educator and mother of twins
• Personal classes/consultation in the convenience of your home or via the Internet
• Both partners are encouraged to attend together; grandparents also welcome! 

Guelph-Waterloo-Stratford-Bracebridge

Peas in a Pod: Classes for Multiples
Presented by: Tummies To Toes

Classes offered in Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford and Bracebridge

These interactive classes are designed for parents expecting more than one baby.  It is a 10-hour class that prepares parents for birthing and caring for two or more little ones.

 

Topics include:

• preparing for a multiple birth
• preterm labour
• birthing options
• comfort measures in labour and delivery
• postpartum adjustments
• breast- and formula-feeding
• basic baby care
• community resources

A reunion class will be held after all the babies are born.  Partners and other support people are strongly encouraged to come to every class.  This is a hands-on course.  If you are on bed-rest, please contact me regarding a private class.

 

For more information contact Rebecca at: rebecca@tummiestotoes.ca or call in Kitchener area 519.571.9743 or outside of Kitchener 1.888.336.3558

www.tummiestotoes.ca

Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville) & Hamilton

"Get It Together!" - Convenient In-Home Prenatal Classes for Families Expecting Twins, Triplets or More...

All classes facilitated by Vera C. Teschow, Hon. B.A., M.Ed. and M.O.T.
For more information or to register, please contact Vera at 416-992-8372 (leave a message), or visit www.verateschow.com/twins  for a complete course outline and information on individual class topics.

• Engaging, interactive classes taught by a public educator and mother of twins
• Personal classes/consultation in the convenience of your home or via the Internet
• Both partners are encouraged to attend together; grandparents also welcome! 

Multiple Reasons Lactation Support Services

Camilla Aviss, RN, BHSc(N),CCCE

www.multiplereasons.com

multiplereasons@sympatico.ca

Tel# (905) 467-9885

 

Camilla is a Registered Nurse, Canadian Certified Childbirth Educator and past Prenatal Coordinator and Educator with the Multiple Births Families Association of Ottawa/Gatineau. She is the mother of 4 year old twins born at 33 weeks gestation. Camilla has taught prenatal extensively to families expecting both singletons and multiples as a Public Health Nurse and as well as in her private childbirth & lactation consulting practice. Camilla has been accepted to write the international board exams to become an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in July of 2009. She provides breastfeeding/lactation consulting services post-partum tailored to meet the needs of mother’s of multiples.

 

Multiple Reasons philosophy acknowledges that each birthing experience is unique and therefore, your childbirth education should be unique and tailored to your specific needs and concerns. Private prenatal & breastfeeding classes are offered in your own home. Camilla also offers post-partum lactation consulting services tailored to meet the needs of multiple births. Please contact Camilla directly to inquire about booking either prenatal classes or private lactation consulting visits.

Markham

Markham Prenatal Classes
377 Church Street G06
Markham, Ontario L6B 1A1
(905) 294-BABY (2229)
-a series of four sessions geared towards parents expecting multiples taught by Mary Gallagher, mother of Quadruplets

Newmarket

Prenatal Plus Pregnancy & Parenting Centre
130 Davis Drive #206
Newmarket, Ontario (905) 830-1709 www.prenatalplus.com

This special 4 hour class is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other expectant multiple-birth parents. It will address the special challenges of multiples, and is meant to be taken in addition to the regular prenatal series. (see prenatal curriculum)  Topics: multiple-birth pregnancy and related challenges, preterm labour and birth, labour and delivery, birthing options and interventions, post-partum adjustments, feeding multiples and community resources.

Ottawa

Lynda P. Haddon, Multiple Birth Educator

Ottawa Twins Plus Prenatal Class

Call (613)267-6754 to register

Email: haddon@istar.ca

www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com

***Saturday class on life-oriented skills of dealing with multiple babies: getting them on the same schedule; sleep deprivation and how to deal with it; preparing other children; Dad/Partner's role; breastfeeding; signs & symptoms of premature labour and so much more. No time for a class? Purchase Lynda's DVD - the first of its kind - Multiple Birth Prenatal Class on DVD - purchase at www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com.

Multiple Birth Prenatal Education Program
Ottawa Hospital, General Campus

501 Smyth Road, Critical Care Wing Room W1492, Main Level
Pre-registration is required

phone: (613) 761-4171
heyoung@ottawahospital.on.ca

http://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/programs/prenatal/multiple-e.asp

Our Multiple Birth Prenatal Classes are geared to meet the special needs of parents expecting multiples. The series consists of three classes including two weekend day classes and one evening class .

Peel Region (Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga)

"Get It Together!" - Convenient In-Home Prenatal Classes for Families Expecting Twins, Triplets or More...

All classes facilitated by Vera C. Teschow, Hon. B.A., M.Ed. and M.O.T.
For more information or to register, please contact Vera at 416-992-8372 (leave a message), or visit www.verateschow.com/twins for a complete course outline and information on individual class topics.

• Engaging, interactive classes taught by a public educator and mother of twins
• Personal classes/consultation in the convenience of your home or via the Internet
• Both partners are encouraged to attend together; grandparents also welcome! 

 

Multiple Reasons Lactation Support Services

Camilla Aviss, RN, BHSc(N),CCCE

www.multiplereasons.com

multiplereasons@sympatico.ca

Tel# (905) 467-9885

Camilla is a Registered Nurse, Canadian Certified Childbirth Educator and past Prenatal Coordinator and Educator with the Multiple Births Families Association of Ottawa/Gatineau. She is the mother of 4 year old twins born at 33 weeks gestation. Camilla has taught prenatal extensively to families expecting both singletons and multiples as a Public Health Nurse and as well as in her private childbirth & lactation consulting practice. Camilla has been accepted to write the international board exams to become an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in July of 2009. She provides breastfeeding/lactation consulting services post-partum tailored to meet the needs of mother’s of multiples.

Multiple Reasons philosophy acknowledges that each birthing experience is unique and therefore, your childbirth education should be unique and tailored to your specific needs and concerns. Private prenatal & breastfeeding classes are offered in your own home. Camilla also offers post-partum lactation consulting services tailored to meet the needs of multiple births. Please contact Camilla directly to inquire about booking either prenatal classes or private lactation consulting visits.

Toronto

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (providing services at Women's College Hospital)
Antenatal Care of Multiple Pregnancies Centre (ANCOMP)
60 Gosvenor Street, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B6
Telephone: (416) 323-6262
Call (416) 323-6030 for more information or
to book"Twins and More" prenatal classes

Twins and More Classes

Includes 4 evening classes, where couples learn about what's different about multiple pregnancy and birth. In a friendly learning environment parents will discuss preparing for the birth, getting help, resources and breastfeeding. The class will also have the opportunity to talk with parents of twins. Included, is a reunion class and the option of a hands on Babycare Workshop. 60 Grosvenor Street, 2nd Floor. Twinsandmore

"Get It Together!" - Convenient In-Home Prenatal Classes for Multiple Births (West End of Toronto)

All classes will be facilitated by Vera C. Teschow, Hon. B.A., M.Ed. and M.O.T.
For more information or to register, please contact Vera at 416-992-8372 (leave message) or email vera.teschow@utoronto.ca or visit the Get It Together website for a complete course outline and information on individual class topics.

• Engaging, interactive classes taught by a public educator and mother of twins
• Private classes/consultation in the convenience of your home (throughout the GTA)
• Outside the GTA, group classes and/or distance programs via email/Internet are offered
Both partners are encouraged to attend classes together

ALBERTA

Calgary

Prenatal Community Programs, Calgary Zone

Alberta Health Services

Twin and Triplet Childbirth Essentials is a six weeknight series that includes Breastfeeding and Baby Care Classes. 

If you are expecting twins, triplets or more, here is a labour preparation course designed for you.  When you register in this class you also receive free registration in the Twins, Triplets and More class. 

Twins, Triplets and More: Adjusting to Parenthood

Join a panel from the Calgary Twins, Triplets and More Club to talk about adjusting to life with more than one baby.  Helpful tips and community resources for parents of multiples will be highlighted.

Contact us at birthandbabies@albertahealthservices.ca

Call (403) 781-1450 to register

Edmonton

Multiple Birth Prenatal Program
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10240 Kingsway Avenue  Room 1928
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3V9
For Information or to register please call the program coordinator at (780) 477-4204
Our program is open to all expectant parents of multiples in the Edmonton area.

Lethbridge

Lethbridge Regional Hospital
Sharon Prusky, RN. BN. Med. FACCE
Co-ordinator Childbirth Education Program
Western Canadian Rep – ASPO Lamaze
960 – 19 Street South
Lethbridge, AB  T1J 1W5
(403) 382-6111
(403) 382-6224

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver

BC Women's Hospital

4500 Oak Street,

Vancouver, BC  V6H 3N1

(604) 875-2169

To register go to:   www.bcwomens.ca

• Marvellous Multiples  - 4 prenatal classes for couples expecting twins, triplets or more. This is an opportunity to meet other couples who are facing the unique experience of a pregnancy with multiples. The classes cover the emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy, the variations of labour, birth and recovery and provides practical information to build your confidence in caring for and living with more than one baby. A hospital orientation, a prenatal class specific for women who want to breastfeed their multiples (see below) and a postpartum class are included in the fee. (Total of 6 classes). You can register at www.bcwomens.ca
• A Breastfeeding Class for Mothers Expecting Multiples - This two hour class provides in depth information for pregnant women expecting multiples on how to get breastfeeding started positively. Women are encouraged to bring their partner's to this class. This class is included in the cost of the Marvellous Multiples series.

EASTERN CANADA

Nothing available in your area? Try an online class...

www.babiesinbelly.com offers convenient, online prenatal classes facillitated by a certified teacher and mother of twins.  Babies in Belly is offering a 20% for MBC members living in Eastern Canada.  Click here to register for Babies in Belly's multiples-specific prenatal course at a discounted rate.  You will need to enter the password:  "zygosity".  This offer is valid for MBC members from Eastern Canada only.

Prenatal Information....

*If you are a teacher of Prenatal Classes, Contact Today's Parent to receive complimentary copies of their Prenatal Kits for distribution to your clients
746 Warden Avenue, Unit 18
Scarborough, ON M1L 4A2
Telephone: (416) 752-6099
Fax: (416) 752-4137