Haven's Childbirth
Education Series
Haven is excited to offer Childbirth Education that is designed to help educate and prepare you and your partner for your new arrival. Haven classes are both interactive and fun.
Our Approach
We believe you are the best person to determine which birthing and infant care options are best for you. Our goal is to offer a balanced approach. This means we present you with all the options available to you on your birthing and early parenting journey.
What Our In-Person
Sessions Cover...
4 WEEKDAY CLASSES 6 - 9 PM
Class 1
Labour & Delivery
(3 Hours)
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Pregnancy Anatomy
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Late Pregnancy Challenges
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Understanding the Physiology of Birth
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Preparing for Labour
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Stages of Labour
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Interventions
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Pain Management
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Preparing for the Unexpected
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Methods of Induction
Class 3
Newborn Care
(3 Hours)
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Postpartum Adjustments
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Getting to know Your Newborn
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Newborn Health
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Newborn Appearance and Abilities
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Caring for Your Newborn
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Soothing Your Baby
Class 2
Comfort Measures
(3 Hours)
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Affirming birth-partners role and needs
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Learn and practice pain-coping approaches
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Early Comfort Strategies
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Labour Positions
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Strategies as Labour Progresses
Class 4
Feeding Your Newborn
(3 Hours)
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Feeding Your Baby
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Breastfeeding Basics
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Breastfeeding Challenges
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Beyond the Basics-Milk Expression, Bottles and Formula Feeding
Class Fees
Since Childbirth Education is an essential part of preparing for the birth of a child, Haven offers classes based on a sliding scale to accommodate all incomes.
Household gross annual income is based on the income of class participants combined
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*Haven Clients contact info@havenpsc.ca for more information.
If your life circumstances make it difficult to pay the indicated session fees, please reach out to info@havenpsc.ca
Our Instructors
Shannon
Shannon comes to us with over 20 years experience as a Doula and Childbirth Educator working in Alberta, Manitoba and here in BC. She started at the center in 2018 as a volunteer Doula and in 2021 she took over our Childbirth Education classes, revamping the class series to include more up-to-date information and activities and recently updated her Childbirth Education Certificate through Douglas College.
Shannon has extensive leadership skills and experience serving as the past President for the International Cesarean Awareness Network/Edmonton VBAC Association from 2002-2007. Shannon is a local business owner and a proud mother of 4 adult children who bring her much joy — and now a joyful grandmother to one.
Please note that Shannon teaches in an educational role—her classes provide general information and skills but are not a substitute for medical advice. Families should reach out to their healthcare providers with specific medical concerns.
Taline
Taline brings a valuable combination of professional knowledge and personal experience to our team. She trained as a nurse and has hands-on experience in pediatric nursing, which sparked her deep passion for supporting families during the early days of parenthood. As a mother of two herself, she understands both the joys and challenges of caring for a new baby.
Having completed her childbirth education certification through Douglas College in 2026, Taline has a particular interest in perinatal mental health, newborn care, and infant feeding. She is committed to helping families feel confident and supported as they navigate newborn care, emotional well-being, and their feeding journeys. Her classes are practical, encouraging, and evidence-based.
Please note that Taline teaches in an educational role—her classes provide general information and skills but are not a substitute for medical advice. Families should reach out to their healthcare providers with specific medical concerns.