welcome to childbearing

We offer community based prenatal classes in Vancouver, BC, and have operated continuously since 1973

Our classes encourage family centred maternity care

We are an autonomous, proudly Canadian, non-profit society, pleased to offer an enriching alternative to standard prenatal education

winter olympics

January 16th, 2010

We regret we are unable to offer classes in February of 2010 due to transportation and parking restrictions caused by the Winter Olympics

Dads Need Balance, Too!

January 5th, 2010

Cameron Phillips & Son

While our fathers were considered good dads if they simply brought home a paycheque, modern dads face much greater demands. Finding a balance between the needs of your job, your spouse your children and your own free time can be daunting.

Come spend an afternoon with men tackling the same challenges. In this 4 hour workshop, you will find some easy, practical solutions which will bring better balance to your life and ultimately, more contentment to your family.

Your facilitator for this workshop is former CBC Radio Host, Cameron Phillips. Shortly after the birth of his first son, Cameron lost his job. He confronted head-on the old idea that it is a mans number one duty to be the financial provider in the family. Out of this struggle, Cameron founded A Dads Heart, a company designed to teach men better work/life balance skills.

When: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Cost: $50 or $40 for childbearing clients

Register Here

The Secret Life of Babies by Dr.Mia Kalef

November 8th, 2009

We now have 40 copies of Dr Mia Kalef’s new book for sale at $25 each when you register for one of our classes. Here’s a summary from her website:

This fascinating collection of scientific data, case studies and easy-to-implement therapeutic tools helps bring awareness to how your health is influenced by the period between the time you were conceived and your birth. It also shows how cultures the world-over seem to be playing out experiences learned during these early times. This is a great tool for your own introspection or can be used to assist you when interacting with your own clients, families or patients.

Baby Friendly At Last!

November 8th, 2009

After our Autumn 2008 newsletter was published, The Childbearing Society received the welcome news that BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre has been designated a World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital. Congratulations, BC Women’s!

Breastfeeding Protection Petition

November 8th, 2009

Please support the

Breastfeeding Protection Petition