Comfort Measures
This is not a full prenatal class. This is a hands-on session to practice coping strategies and to help you find practical tips for your labour and birth.
Dress comfortably, bring a birth/pilates ball if you have one, a comfortable pillow, and a yoga mat or bath towel for your comfort. We will practice positions on the floor. Inspired by Lamaze, Bonapace, rebozo, yoga, visualization, cranial sacral therapy, and years of Doula experience.
This class was designed as a complement to our prenatal class (group or private).
It is also a great refresher for those who have already taken a prenatal course, are having another baby, preparing for a VBAC, and is specifically designed for those wanting strategies to avoid pharmaceutical pain relief.
Labour partners are encouraged to help support the birthing woman and to expect homework.
Pregnant women who would like to come on their own are so welcome and invited to work directly with the facilitator / experienced Doula, Brandie Lekovic.
Cost of class is $75.
Infant Massage

OCEA is offering Live online opportunities to learn this skill and to connect (with us, others, and your baby). Classes run for 4 sessions (Wednesdays & Fridays) for $55. Max 9 babies / class.
Health-giving properties of Infant Massage include; growth and motor skill development, blood and lymph circulation, immune system stimulation, building bones, help with gas and colic, aid with deeper and longer sleep, emotional and physical bonding time.
Infant massage is a natural way to nurture and care for your baby. We tend to do it while holding them - without even thinking about it. Infant Massage classes teach a full body massage routine, the benefits of individual strokes, ways to communicate with your baby, and to have some very special time together.
The facilitator, Brandie Lekovic, will lead you through individualized massage sessions. Sessions include massage oil (if joining an online session see notes) and handouts. Classes are intended for babies who are pre-crawling and provide lots of clever hints on carrying massage into the years to come. Brandie received her training with the International Association of Infant Massage and loved being able to use these tools with her boys.
The facilitator, Brandie Lekovic, will lead you through individualized massage sessions. Sessions include massage oil (if joining an online session see notes) and handouts. Classes are intended for babies who are pre-crawling and provide lots of clever hints on carrying massage into the years to come. Brandie received her training with the International Association of Infant Massage and loved being able to use these tools with her boys.
Live Online Class: 4 sessions for $55. - a community offering during Covid social-distancing.
Group class for $75 (4 sessions over 4 weeks). - on hold until further notice.
Private in-home sessions are $100 for a single session or $150 for 2 sessions (giving better chance for practice). You are welcome to invite a group of baby's new friends for an additional $10 per baby. Grandparents and other people who will be massaging baby are always welcome. - on hold until further notice.
Refund Policy: When cancelling a prenatal class after it has been booked there is a $25 (CAD) administration fee. If the cancellation occurs less than 14 days before the class there is a 50% cancellation fee. If it is less than 7 days there is no refund. Request for date changes within 7 days of class will reflect a $75 fee. Please keep this in mind when registering and plan to be finished your session by 35 weeks of pregnancy.
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Comfort Measures
one evening classes
FULL
Mon, Jan. 25 2021
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Online using Zoom
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Infant Massage
4 weekdays
FULL
Tue, Jan. 26 · Feb. 2 · Feb. 9 & Feb. 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online using Zoom
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Comfort Measures
one evening classes
Mon, Feb. 15 2021
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online using Zoom
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Infant Massage
4 weekdays
Wed, March 3 · March 10 · March 17 & March 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online using Zoom
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Comfort Measures
one evening classes
Thu, March 11 2021
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online using Zoom
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Infant Massage
4 weekdays
Wed, April 7 · April 14 · April 21 & April 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online using Zoom
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Comfort Measures
one evening classes
Thu, April 8 2021
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Online using Zoom
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