My prenatal classes are designed to empower you with knowledge, confidence, and a sense of calm as you prepare for birth. I focus on providing practical skills, evidence-based information, and engaging discussions that cover everything from comfort techniques to newborn care. You’ll find a welcoming, inclusive environment where your questions are encouraged, and where you can explore your own unique ideas of birth.

Together, we’ll build trust in the birth process and develop the skills you need to navigate labour and delivery with confidence. Whether it’s your first baby or you’re expanding your family, this is a place to learn, connect, and feel empowered as you prepare for one of life’s most important milestones.

These sessions are supportive and hands-on and make preparation enjoyable and meaningful. Partners are always welcome, so you’ll both leave feeling informed, prepared, and empowered for the journey ahead.

Upcoming 2025 Classes

January 14th - February 4th 2025

Tuesday evenings 530pm-830pm
Tuesday January 14th
Tuesday January 21st
Tuesday January 28th
Tuesday February 4th
Tuesday February 11th
Hosted @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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March 8th & 9th Weekend Series

Saturday March 8th
Sunday March 9th
10am - 4pm
This is an "intensive" so we will be learning a lot of information, we will take lots of little breaks and one 30 minute lunch break each day.

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April 1st - April 22nd 2025

Tuesday evenings 530pm-830pm
Tuesday April 1st
Tuesday April 8th
Tuesday April 15th
Tuesday April 22nd
Tuesday April 29th
Hosted @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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June 17th - July 15th 2025

Tuesday June 17th
Tuesday June 24th
Tuesday July 1st - NO CLASS for the long weekend
Tuesday July 8th
Tuesday July 15th
Tuesday July 22nd
530-830 PM @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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August 5th - August 26th 2025

Tuesday August 5th
Tuesday August 12th
Tuesday August 19th
Tuesday August 26th
Tuesday September 2nd
530-830 PM @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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October 7th - October 28th 2025

Tuesday October 7th
Tuesday October 14th
Tuesday October 21st
Tuesday October 28th
Tuesday November 4th
530-830 PM @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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November 25th - December 16th 2025

Tuesday November 25th
Tuesday December 2nd
Tuesday December 9th
Tuesday December 16th
THURSDAY December 18th
530-830 PM @ Willow Midwives 587 Penticton Ave

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What will we learn?

Pregnancy & exploring your views of birth
Birth Art
Our own ideas of birth
Positive birth experiences
Pregnancy Anatomy
Optimal fetal positioning
Comfort in pregnancy
Informed Choice
Intro to Birth Preferences
Building your support team
Doulas
Birth settings; home births, hospital, hotel
Preparing your mindset for birth
Birth Hormones
Sensations of labour (Pain Gate Theory and Fear tension pain cyle)
Pain Vs Suffering in labour
Coping well during labour
The Landscape of Labor: Understanding the physiological and emotional process of birthing your baby, contraction by contraction.(Stages of Labour)
Phases of labour, early, bridging, active, transition)
Fears and anxiety
Preparing your body for birth
Comfort measures & non medical coping strategies for pain relief
Pain relief options
Understanding Interventions
Surgical births - assisted and c-sections
C-section Recovery
Postpartum
Newborn Care
Mental Health
The Fourth Trimester
Healing your mind & body
Creating your village
Baby soothing techniques
Baby wearing how to’s
Jeopardy recap game, revisit important subjects to make sure you feel confident before ending the series. - Parents have shared this is the most fun activity we do during the classes.
Vision Boards - Your visual birth plan creation, and a time to connect with other couples in the class.
After everyone has welcomed their baby earthside we will try to reconnect on a Tuesday evening to share birth stories.

Group Series

You will learn tools to confidently manage labour pain and techniques for your birth partner to help guide you with relaxation. Classes focus on the importance of an empowered pregnancy, a positive birth experience & a supported postpartum. Classes are hands on, interactive and held in a group setting. Partners are encouraged to join.
$300 per couple.
3-6 couples
Semi - Private

Do you have a group of friends all expecting little ones at the same time?
Can be offered in home or in office
Flexible times & dates
You choose what topics to learn about
Contact for pricing
(Varies on amount of couples & location)
2-3 couples
Private
Private sessions are great for those with busy schedules as we can get through a lot of information quickly. Also a great option for second/third time parents just looking for a refesh.
- Can be offered in home or in office
- Flexible times & dates
- You choose what topics to learn about
  Starting at $45/hour - minimum 3 hours per session

“We found the course very resourceful and useful. My partner & I came to the conclusion that Ashley's course is interactive, hands-on, FUN and provided us with accurate, up to date non biased information. We both enjoyed Ashley as she was welcoming, knowledgeable, kind and open-minded. We also found that she provided a safe, non-judgemental environment where we felt we could ask all sorts of questions (even the ones that we thought were silly or stupid to ask). HIGHLY RECOMMEND her course.”
"Ashley’s prenatal class was really informative and we enjoyed the hands on pain management techniques practice along with other interactive practices we got to try. She made for a comfortable space to learn and ask questions, would recommend for any expecting couples"
"It was interactive, inviting and professional. Ashley created a welcoming and comfortable space for participants, she answered questions with ease and she was able to guide the course in a way where concerns or worries about birth were addressed throughout. As a first time mom I had many worries and anxiety surrounding birth and upon completing the workshop I felt so much more at ease and ready for what is to come. I really recommend this course for all first time moms or moms who would like more knowledge or a different understanding of pregnancy and birth."