Workshops + Events
for New & Expecting Parents
Growing your family.
Building your village.
Learning, support, and community for new and expecting parents in Nelson and the West Kootenays. Whether you're prepping for your first baby or finding your footing in the fourth trimester, there's a spot here for you - from hands-on workshops, to casual community events and free resources.
Workshops + Classes
✨ REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Fall 2026 – ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING ✨
🗓️ When: Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.
📍 Where: The Nelson Visitor Centre (upstairs), Nelson, BC
👯♀️ Group size: Just 4 - 6 couples
🤍 Investment: $160 per pregnant person (includes 1 partner or support person) · take-home workbook included
🍪 Bonus: Drinks & light snacks included
A hands-on half-day for first-time parents: newborn care, soothing, feeding, safe sleep, babywearing, and your own recovery - the real, messy, wonderful first weeks, covered honestly.
2 SPOTS
LEFT!
Events + Free Community Meet-ups
Kootenay Bump Club
— Nelson, BC
🗓️ Café Meet-ups: Third Tuesday of every month
4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍Izzy's Café & Market
655 BC-3A, Nelson, BC
FREE to attend
Hosted by Laine Ferguson of The Birth Laine and Sarah Cicchine of Alpine Prenatal
Tea, Talk & Trimesters — a casual monthly meet-up where pregnant folks and parents-to-be can grab a yummy drink, meet others in the same season of life, and build a little community that gets it. No pressure, no strict-agenda, just good company and real talk.
Whether you're newly expecting, growing your family, or somewhere on the road to parenthood - there's a seat at the table for you. Come once, come every month, come late, come with a friend - whatever works for you 🙂
✨ UPCOMING MEET-UPS & EVENTS:
🆕 October 18th - Bump Club Prenatal Yoga Workshop with Megan McMichael, Doula + Yoga Instructor @mandalamamas
🆕 October 20th - Bump Club @ Izzy’s with Special Guest Speaker: Laurie Morelli-Valiquette, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist for her chat: From Pregnancy to Birth: Preparing your pelvic floor with the right tools @innerstrength.physio
🆕 October 24th - Bump Club Workshop @ Lupine: Intro to Newborn Babywearing with Laine Ferguson, Birth Doula + Babywearing Educator @thebirthlaine REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 👉 Jane App
Tuesday, November 16th @ 4:30 - 6pm (Izzy's Café & Market)
🆕 November 21st - Prenatal Pilates Workshop with Megan Lowe, ELDOA + Pilates Instructor @meganlowemovement
🆕 December 5th - Bump Club Workshop: Infant Massage Workshop with Sarah Cicchine, Birth Doula + Registered Massage Therapist @alpineprenatal
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 👉 Jane AppTuesday, December 21st @ 4:30 - 6pm (Izzy's Café & Market)
No need to register! Come as you are. Want the full details or to join the community between meet-ups? Learn more Kootenay Bump Club, or join our online village in our private Facebook Group: Kootenay Bump Club.
FREE Bump Club Workshop:
Intro to Newborn Babywearing
— Nelson, BC
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th, 2026 - 10AM - 11:30AM
📍Lupine Counselling & Wellness
607B Front Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
FREE to attend, pre-registration is required.
Presented by Laine Ferguson, Birth Doula + Babywearing Educator
Hosted at Lupine Counselling & Wellness · Nelson, BC
If you’ve been scrolling online, reading endless reviews and are wondering how on earth you're supposed to choose a baby carrier (or figure out a stretchy wrap without an engineering degree)? I've got you!
This FREE hands-on Bump Club workshop is made just for pregnant folks who want to learn how to babywear before their baby arrives. We'll practice together, so when your little one is finally earthside, you'll already feel calm, capable, and ready to get your newborn cuddle on 🥰 No prior experience (or coordination) required 💪
Here's what we'll get into:
The why behind babywearing: the real benefits for you and your newborn, especially in those snuggly (and sometimes disorienting) early weeks
Choosing the right carrier for you: stretchy wraps, ring slings, and soft-structured carriers, plus how to pick one that fits your body, your budget, and your lifestyle - before you add it to the registry
Safe positioning basics: the T.I.C.K.S. Checklist, so you can wear your newborn with confidence from day one
Newborn-phase tips and tricks: what to know about wearing a tiny baby, getting through fussy moments, and wearing through the fourth trimester
Hands-on practice: try carriers with a demo doll, get fit support, and troubleshoot with me in real time
Who it's for: Pregnant people and their partners or support people, whether this is your first babe or you're expanding your family and want a refresher.
What to bring: Your carrier if you've already got one (totally optional, I'll bring lots for us to try!), your partner or a friend, and all your questions.
‼️ This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required to save your spot!
FREE Bump Club Workshop:
Baby Massage a Hands-On Workshop
— Nelson, BC
🗓️ Saturday, December 5th, 2026 - 10AM - 11:30AM
📍Lupine Counselling & Wellness
607B Front Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
FREE to attend, pre-registration is required.
Presented by Sarah Cicchine, Birth Doula + Registered Massage Therapist
Hosted at Lupine Counselling & Wellness · Nelson, BC
Did you know touch is one of the very first ways your baby communicates, connects, and feels safe? Positive, loving touch can support your little one's development and deepen that beautiful bond between you - and learning a few simple techniques is easier (and more fun) than you might think!
This FREE hands-on Bump Club workshop introduces you to the gentle art of infant massage. Whether you're still waiting to meet your baby or already in the thick of newborn snuggles, you'll leave feeling calm, capable, and ready to connect through touch. We'll practice together using demo dolls, so there's no pressure and no experience required - just you, your questions, and some friendly faces 🙂
Here's what we'll get into:
The why behind infant massage: the real benefits for your baby and for you, from bonding and relaxation to supporting your little one's developing body
Techniques that help with the hard stuff: simple strokes to ease gas, aid digestion, support better sleep, and soothe a fussy baby
Nurturing connection: how massage becomes a calming, bonding ritual you and your baby can share
Safe, confident touch: how to read your baby's cues, when massage is (and isn't) the right time, and how to adapt as they grow
Hands-on practice: learn and practice each technique step-by-step with a demo doll, with real-time guidance from Sarah
Who it's for: Pregnant people and their partners or support people, and new parents with babies who aren't yet crawling. Whether this is your first babe or you're growing your family, you're welcome here.
What to bring: Your partner or a support person (optional, but lovely!), and all your questions. If you're bringing your baby, feel free to pack anything that keeps them comfy - a blanket or mat to lay them on is handy. Yoga mats will be provided.
‼️ This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required to save your spot!
Bump Club x Mandala Mamas: Prenatal Yoga, Breathwork & Tea
— Nelson, BC
🗓️ Sunday, October 18th · 2:00 – 3:30 PM
📍Vitality Health — Nelson, BC
205 Victoria St #2, Nelson, BC V1L 4K2
FREE to attend, pre-registration is required.
Presented by Megan McMichael, Yoga Instructor + Birth Doula (@MandalaMamas)
Hosted at Vitality Health · Nelson, BC
Pregnancy is a beautiful transition - and, let's be honest, sometimes an overwhelming one too! This is your invitation to slow down, reconnect with your changing body, and share a nourishing afternoon with other mamas-to-be in the same season of life.
This Bump Club workshop blends gentle prenatal yoga, breathwork, tea, and connection into one restorative afternoon. You'll enjoy 60 minutes of supportive movement led by the wonderful Megan McMichael — yoga instructor and doula — followed by tea and conversation with the group. All levels are welcome, no experience is necessary, and all props are provided. Just come as you are: move, breathe, rest, and connect. 🤍
Here's what we'll get into:
Gentle movement and breathwork: supportive, pregnancy-safe flow to help you feel grounded and at ease
Relief where you need it: postures that open and support your hips, shoulders, back, and belly
Strength and restoration: a blend of strengthening and restorative poses, finishing with deep relaxation
Breath as a tool: breathwork techniques you can carry with you through pregnancy, labour, and beyond
Tea, conversation & community: time to connect over a warm cup with other expectant parents
Who it's for: Pregnant people at any stage - whether this is your first babe or you're growing your family. All experience levels welcome, from seasoned yogis to total first-timers.
What to bring: Comfy clothes you can move in, a water bottle, and an open heart. Props and mats are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own mat if you'd prefer. (A support person is welcome too, if you'd like to share the afternoon!)
‼️ This workshop is $30 to attend, and pre-registration is required to save your spot. Email megan@mandalamamas.ca for e-transfer, or pay online with a credit card.