Class FAQs
Find answers about online learning, the six-week Calgary series and private classes.
Online prenatal course
When can I register for the online prenatal course?
Registration for Understanding Birth opens in December 2026. Check back on the scheduling page in December to register.
What’s the difference between the two online options?
Both options include Understanding Birth videos and quizzes. Self-paced access is CA$129. The option with weekly live group Q&A with a Registered Nurse is CA$199, or CA$169 at launch.
How long do I have access to the online course?
Both options include nine months of course access with a one-time payment. The RN-supported option includes weekly live group sessions during those nine months.
When are the live RN group Q&As?
Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. Calgary time. Each one-hour session gives you time to ask a Registered Nurse questions alongside other expecting parents.
Six-week Calgary series
Where are ChildbirthU prenatal classes held in Calgary?
The group course meets at Children’s Cottage in Montgomery, NW Calgary, once a week for six weeks. Each class is 2.5 hours.
Who teaches the prenatal classes?
Bobbi-Lyn is a Registered Nurse with experience in prenatal care, labour and delivery, and postpartum care.
What will we learn in the six-week prenatal course?
Topics include labour, comfort measures, hands-on partner support, birth options, postpartum recovery, feeding and newborn care.
How much does the six-week course cost?
CA$400 per couple, covering two people and 15 hours of guided learning.
Can my partner or support person attend?
Yes. The group course includes two people, and private prenatal classes also include your support person.
Private classes and booking
Can I book private prenatal classes or infant CPR in Calgary?
Yes. Book a call or contact ChildbirthU to discuss private prenatal education or infant CPR and choking education for your family or group.
How do I choose and book a prenatal class?
Choose the six-week series for weekly group learning, private classes for personalized teaching, or the online course for flexible learning. View available dates or contact ChildbirthU for help choosing.
Find the class that fits your family.
Choose in-person prenatal classes in Calgary, private support or self-paced online learning to prepare for birth and life with your baby.
Six-week birth preparation course
Build your knowledge and confidence one week at a time. Learn alongside other expecting parents, practise together and make room for the questions that matter to you.
- Labour stages, comfort measures and hands-on partner support
- Birth options, informed questions and preparing for different birth experiences
- Postpartum recovery, feeding and everyday newborn care
November 12–December 17, 2026
Thursdays · 6–8:30 p.m.
Children’s Cottage · Montgomery, NW Calgary
Per couple · two people
Your spot is confirmed through booking. Availability may change.
Don’t see a six-week series that works for you?
Leave your email to hear when we announce another six-week prenatal series.
Join the six-week series waitlist →Online prenatal course
Registration opens in December 2026. Check back then to register for Understanding Birth.
Prepare for birth from home with the Understanding Birth online course, including video lessons and quizzes. Both options include nine months of course access and a one-time payment.
Self-paced learning
- Video lessons and quizzes you can revisit at your own pace
- 9 months of online course access
- Self-paced learning only · no live RN Q&A
Online course + RN group Q&A
One-time launch price · save CA$30
- All self-paced video lessons and quizzes
- 9 months of course and live group Q&A access
- Weekly one-hour Q&A with a Registered Nurse
- Sundays, 2–3 p.m. Calgary time
- Ask questions and connect with other expecting parents
Private prenatal classes
One-on-one education shaped around your priorities, questions and schedule, with your support person included.
- Birth preparation and practical comfort measures
- Birth preferences and informed conversations with your care team
- Postpartum recovery and newborn care
Explore a full course or focused support for the topics you need most. Book a call with a Registered Nurse or email us through our contact page to discuss your needs.
Book a call → Email us →Private infant CPR
Build confidence responding to an infant emergency through clear demonstrations and guided practice.
- Infant CPR and choking education
- Time to practise and ask questions
- A supportive setting for parents and caregivers
Book a call with a Registered Nurse or email us through our contact page to discuss private infant CPR, your group, format and pricing.
Book a call → Email us →Birth & baby guidance
Spend one focused hour online with an experienced Registered Nurse. Submit your questions before your session so we can tailor the teaching to your needs, whether you need support with birth, sleep, feeding or newborn care. Follow-up guidance and email are included, with written information and next steps to help you build a plan for your family.
Have a question before you book?
Read common questions about the six-week series, private classes, and online courses.
Learn at your pace, with support along the way.
Learn with Bobbi-Lyn, a Registered Nurse with experience in prenatal care, labour and delivery, and postpartum care. Every format makes space for questions and informed conversations with your maternity care team.
Meet your educator →Start with the support you need today.
Explore upcoming dates or get in touch if you’re unsure which option fits your family.
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