ONLINE Group Prenatal Class - $299

The class happens once a week for 6 weeks. Each class lasts approximately 1.5 hours. These classes are a joint project taught with Michelle Tyliakos and myself.

IN-Person Group Prenatal Class - $325

The in-person group prenatal classes are held over two consecutive Saturdays, each class lasting 4 hours (so 8 hours total). We schedule it this way so that you have time to sit with the information you just learned. Classes are held at the bellies community space in Pitt Meadows.

Semi Private Prenatal Class - $380

The semi private classes are for groups of two or more families. These classes run over 2 days - 3 hours each day. The classes can be done virtually or in person. Limitations on group size may be needed depending on current covid restrictions. These classes are taught by me.

Private Prenatal Class - $440

The private classes are for one family only. These classes run over 2 days - 3 hours each day. The classes can be done virtually or in person. There is flexibility to adjust the curriculum depending on the families specific wishes. These classes are taught by me.
Scholarships may be available to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, new immigrant and teen birthers for the group prenatal class.​
​Please contact me to see if there is any availability.
My Powerful Birth is NOT your typical prenatal birth class. Our course is focused on teaching you how to use your voice, your body and your intuition so that you can birth in your power.

Here's what you can expect from our prenatal class:
  • focus on your right to informed choice
  • find out how to powerfully communicate your needs and values with your care team
  • getting your mind blown with what is possible for your birth
  • some serious myth bustin'
  • a deep dive into connecting with your intuition
  • a whole lot of fun

Increase your confidence, connection and ability to discover what is really important to you in this experience.  ​
Who is this class for?
- First baby or 7th baby - doesn't matter - the information is valuable to all birthers
- Families who are looking for a prenatal class that won't teach them how to be "good" patients, but shares with them how to ask questions so they can make informed choices that are right for their unique family
- Those looking to connect with their inner wisdom and discover their birth values
- Those who want to learn about the power of the birthing body 
- There is no such thing as one size fits all in birth, and you don't want a one size fits all prenatal class either
​- An adaptable class for your unique needs

Online group classes are held virtually over Zoom.
In person group classes are held at the Bellies Community Space in Pitt Meadows, BC. 
I am so happy to be collaborating with my long time doula bestie Michelle Tyliakos on these special My Powerful Birth Group Prenatal Classes.

Michelle is an outspoken birthkeeper who is committed to CONNECT, HEAL and ADVOCATE for families through out their perinatal period. We have come together a number of times through out our careers on smaller projects and always have the best time that it only made sense to come together for something big like our prenatal classes. Together, we tap into years of experience and knowledge to bring birthing families a prenatal class that will not just shift the way they approach their birth, but well beyond that into parenthood.
Physiologic Birth
  • the hormones of birth
  • the stages of birth
  • choice of birth location
  • building your birth team
Informed Choice + Common Interventions in Pregnancy + Birth 1st stage
  • What is informed choice? And how to ask questions to get the answers you need.
  • Common testing and procedures offered in pregnancy
  • Birth Interventions
Common Interventions - 2nd + 3rd Stage + Postpartum
  • Pushing
  • Placenta Delivery + Cord Clamping
  • Birth in the OR
  • Newborn Procedures
  • The first few days after birth
Birth Planning + Connecting with your Intuition
  • Connecting to your intuition and birth wisdom
  • What happens when things don't go as planned
  • Setting intentions for your birth
Comfort in Birth and the Partner's essential role
  • not just for intimate partners. You can invite your doula or anyone else who is part of your birth team.​
  • comfort for birth
  • the important role of the birth partner through the different stages
Powerful Postpartum
  • The first week and what to expect for baby
  • What to expect for yourself
  • The importance of rest
  • How to get breastfeeding off to a good start
  • Caring for Self
  • Creating a Postpartum Plan
Other topics that may be covered depending on class needs
  • VBAC
  • Birth after loss
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Advanced Maternal Age
  • High Risk
  • Twin Birth
  • High BMI
  • Induction
  • Free/ Unassisted Birth
If you choose the private class we will cover all of these topics in a version unique to you and your needs.
Do I need to be planning a certain type of birth to take this class?
No. This class is not specific to any type of birth. Whether you are planning to birth at home or in hospital, go unmedicated or fully medicated, low intervention or high intervention, or even a cesarean birth - this class is still for you. While it is suitable for any kind of birth, the emphasis is on informed choice and having a birth that you feel powerful in. 
Do you do offer mini 4 hour classes?
No. After years of intimately working with birthing families, we know these things:
1. 4 hours is not enough time to cover everything you need to know
2. Trying to shove all that information in such a short time frame will leave you overwhelmed and confused
​3. Being able to take a break and sit with the information will lead to a better understanding of what makes sense for your unique needs

If you are looking for a more condensed class, our IN-PERSON group class is held over 2 consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each class. Our online option is 2 hours each week over 6 weeks.
Why should we take prenatal classes with you?
We know that you have a lot of choice in who to take prenatal classes from and that is great. Something you do want to consider is what the background of the person you are learning from is. While it may sound like a good idea to learn from a labour and delivery nurse for example, it is important to look at what type of births they typically attended and what kind of information they have. 

As experienced doulas, Michelle and I have been to pretty much every kind of birth there is. We can pull knowledge for our experiences at high intervention births and completely hands off births. Our knowledge base is broad and this means we can easily adapt the information to suit the class needs. 

Beyond that, we do not work for any hospitals or need to work under any policies or procedures. This gives us the freedom to share options and information in which others are simply not allowed to tell you. We teach you how to explore the system that we are experts at navigating.
Why should I take prenatal classes at all?
We know you probably have read some birth books, you have joined a baby group, and already follow Bad Ass Mother Birther on Instagram and maybe you are already feeling information overload. We get it. There is almost too much information out there. One thing we really like to focus on is unlearning some of those lifelong stories that have built your perception of birth so that you can really tap in to what is important to you through this momentous journey. 

So much of the information out there is just focused on fear and control of birthing parents. That is not what we are about. We want you to feel confident in your power and one of the ways to do this is by getting valuable information that will make a positive difference for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Another aspect in the group classes that we love is the ability for you to find other like minded birthing families to connect with and share this journey.
If you have more questions, please feel free to send me an email at hello@samanthagagnon.com
Believe it or not, you already have  deep rooted ideas about birth even if it’s your first time or your 7th. Discovering ways to change your perspective of birth can create a whole new sense of freedom and clarity.  Answer the following questions when you have some time to sit quietly and reflect. Grab a pen and your favorite notebook. Make yourself a tea and settle yourself in the most comfortable place in your home.   Honour yourself in the process (just as you would in birth) light some candles, surround yourself with things you love and make you feel good.