Virtual Prenatal Classes
These are all virtual resources. These programs and resources are not affiliated with the FNW Maternity Hub. We cannot recommend any of the resources or attest to their quality.
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Free, online prenatal education and classes. Includes a two-part prenatal series that will help you prepare for labour and birth. Experienced Registered Nurses will host these live and interactive webinars and present unbiased and current information to help you make informed decisions during childbirth. Other classes include breastfeeding and first aid. Postpartum classes are available under the "All Other Hospitals" icon.
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Offers free and confidential programs for pregnant women and new moms experiencing challenges or barriers in their lives, and who reside in Burnaby or New Westminster. Programs include a Prenatal program and a Post Natal Program called Baby & Me. Classes are currently held virtually.
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Live online classes with an instructor are offered several nights a week and Saturdays. Participants have access to every class so you can take as many classes as you like, as often as you like. In addition to the live sessions, classes will be recorded for future viewing. Topics include pregnancy and birth overview, labour, postpartum, newborn care.
Cost: $189
https://www.douglascollege.ca/continuing-education/prenatal-program/prenatal-classes
**A subsidy may be available to cover partial or complete cost of the prenatal class. In order to access the subsidy, please contact the registration desk and request it.
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This 2-hour workshop focuses on CPR and choking for infants and children, as well as injury prevention for when babies become mobile. Online live webinars as well as on-demand infant CPR sessions available.
Cost: $45
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Birth by Bloom offers Dancing Star Birth classes which have been running childbirth classes in the Lower Mainland since 2004. Their classes are a fantastic way for soon-to-be parents to educate and empower themselves about childbirth and parenting. They offer a variety of classes, covering topics from pregnancy, birth, baby and postpartum care.
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Childbirth education classes via Zoom. Teaches you comfort techniques for you and your support person when to go to the hospital, the stages of labour, home birth or hospital birth and what to bring, skills to maintain self-care, and reduce anxiety in your birthing time.
Cost: $195
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Classes offered in person or online via Zoom. The Main Prenatal Classes focuses all the basic information about birth, breastfeeding & caring for your newborn, as well as guiding you in discovering your own coping mechanisms and parenting philosophies. The course is offered as a 7 week Evening Series or condensed Weekend Workshop
Cost: $325 (per couple or $225 for single moms)
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Group classes, private sessions, face-to-face or online via Zoom. Evidence-based information, knowledgeable educators who have been there. Offers a private prenatal course, refresher prenatal course and postpartum course.
Cost: range from $150 (group) to $400 (private)
Virtual Doula support and support calls also available, cost varies by service. http://www.voyagebirth.com
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Prenatal classes offered by Registered Nurses. Content includes late changes in pregnancy, labour and birth overview, newborn care, postpartum care, breastfeeding and more. Classes can be online or in person.
Cost: $375 for up to 2 people (group)
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Agnes is a Registered Nurse with experience working in labour and delivery and offers prenatal classes, CPR classes, lactation support, and more through a holistic approach.
Cost: $150/couple (group) or $250 (private)
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Gurjeet is an experienced Registered Nurse who has worked in birthing units for the last 20 years and is passionate about helping moms prepare mentally and physically for childbirth. Virtual prenatal classes include monthly Q&A Zoom calls.
Cost: $497
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Yoga with Adriene
In this Prenatal Yoga series, there are three practices for you to explore during each trimester and three Labor Lady Talks for each trimester. Plus, a bonus downloadable version of the 5 Yoga Poses for All Trimesters video from the Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel.
Cost: $29.99 or preview for free for 7 days
https://do.yogawithadriene.com/prenatal-yoga
Yoga with Melissa
Offering live online yoga classes on Zoom and in person classes in local Vancouver parks and community centres. Schedule available on the website.
Cost: sliding scale $14-$20
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Belly to Birth Prenatal Classes provides evidence-based prenatal and newborn education to families across British Columbia. All of their programs are taught by Registered Nurses with specialized perinatal training, ensuring that participants receive current, practical, and trustworthy information that aligns with BC standards of care.
They offer live online classes including several free classes, that are accessible to anyone in BC. They also provide limited in-person sessions.
Programs include:Free Classes - Early Pregnancy Prenatal Class, Breastfeeding Class, What to Pack for the Hospital Class
Prenatal & Newborn Education - comprehensive class in both one-day and multi-week formats
Labour Rehearsal & Comfort Techniques Class - including partner support strategies
Birth Planning workshops - to help participants understand their options and communicate preferences
Price Range: (Free – $199.00)
Website: www.bellytobirth.ca
Email: info@bellytobirth.ca
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Comprehensive, Evidence-based Childbirth education classes offered by Registered Nurses. Content includes labour, birth, newborn care, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and more. Classes are informative, fun, and relaxed offered in a small group environment.
Cost: $325 for 2 people
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Discover ReadyBabe Prenatal Classes (CAD $300–600 per couple)
ReadyBabe offers comprehensive, evidence-based prenatal classes to help you and your partner feel confident, informed, and supported from pregnancy through birth and early parenthood. Their small-group and private options cover labour, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and more — all tailored to your needs.