✔️ You've read the birth books
✔️ You've packed the hospital bag
✔️ You feel (mostly) ready for labour
And then someone hands you a tiny human and… now what?
Most prenatal classes spend hours on birth and a quick five minutes on "and then you take your baby home”. But those first weeks - the fourth trimester - are where new parents can feel the most lost.
The marathon feeds. The evening fussiness. The "how do I even…?" moments that pile up fast - all of it completely normal.
This workshop helps fill in those gaps, unlock new skills, and gives you the confidence to trust your intuition as a new parent.
Most prenatal classes give you the postpartum + newborn survival basics
This one goes further 🤍
Real depth, not a five-minute mention.
We dig into the whole 4th Trimester: soothing, feeding, sleep, and your own recovery - not just how to change a diaper (we cover that too 🙂).
Hands-on babywearing.
As a Certified Babywearing Educator, I bring real carriers so you can get live-demos and hands-on experience with one of the most effective ways to comfort and bond with your newborn.
A doula's eye on YOU, too.
This isn't only about your baby. We cover your physical recovery, nourishment and the postpartum mental-health picture, honestly - because you matter just as much.
What We'll Cover
The Fourth Trimester, For Real - what to actually expect, and permission to find it hard.
Getting to Know Your Newborn - appearance, reflexes, cues, early bonding, and your soothing toolkit for a crying baby.
Daily Care, Hands-On - diapering, cord care, bathing, swaddling, burping, dressing - practiced on dolls.
Babywearing - safe + healthy wearing, carrier types, and hands-on fitting with real wraps and carriers.
Feeding in the Real World - latch basics, establishing a feeding relationship, cluster feeding, pumping, paced bottle feeding, and when to get some extra help.
Sleep, Realistically - safe sleep done right (Canadian guidance) and what newborn sleep truly looks like.
Recovery & Wellness for You - physical healing, postpartum nourishment, and the postpartum mood spectrum.
Building Your Village - visitor boundaries, the partner's role, and your West Kootenay resource map.
A relaxed, hands-on half-day together. Here's the flow:
What’s Included
An intimate-group setting (just 4–6 couples) so you get real attention
Hands-on practice with demo dolls and real carriers
A take-home workbook and digital resources covering everything we discuss (and more!)
✨ Bonus — Ongoing access to me for your follow-up questions 🙂
Wear your newborn baby with confidence.
I'll bring a newborn stretchy wrap, a ring sling, and a soft-structured carrier (like the Ergo Embrace- my favourite!) so you can feel the difference and find what works for you, and your body.
Want to ask about a carrier you already own? Bring it along.
Want more one-on-one help? Or want try-before-you-buy?
There's nowhere in the West Kootenays to try on baby carriers, so most of us end up guessing online (and buying two or three before finally finding "the one"). My private in-home babywearing consultations let you try before you buy, before or after baby arrives.
I bring my whole carrier library for you to explore and try on.
You’ll get a personalized fitting and recommendations tailored to your body (and your partner’s too!), your baby, your lifestyle, and your budget, plus my discount codes for my favourite carrier brands - so you can buy once and buy with confidence 🤍
$125 | 1.5 hours
About your Instructor
Hi, I'm Laine — mom-of-two and the doula behind The Birth Laine, based in Nelson, BC.
I'm a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Photographer, and Certified Babywearing Educator. I'm here to help first-time parents across the West Kootenays feel calm, confident, and genuinely prepared - not just for the birth, but for those tender, life-changing weeks that follow.
I'm here to be the calm, been-there voice in your corner - no judgment, no jargon, just honest answers.
Workshop FAQs
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A few times a year. This session is Sunday, November 22, 2026 — and because I keep it to just 4–6 couples, spots are limited. If it fills up (or you're after a future date), register your interest and you'll be first to know about the next one.
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First-time parents (or anyone wanting a fourth-trimester refresher). Partners are warmly encouraged - that’s why they’re included in the price.
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Just yourselves! I provide the demo dolls, the carriers, and your take-home workbook. Feel free to bring a carrier you own if you have any questions.
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Yes! I offer private, virtual sessions of The Newborn Days Workshops, anywhere in Canada and the US. Contact me to learn more and book your session.
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Life with a baby on the way is wonderfully unpredictable, so here's how it works: cancel 10 or more days before class and you'll get a full refund. Within 10 days I'm not able to refund - it's a small group and spots can be difficult to fill last-minute - but you're always welcome to transfer your registration to a future date, or credit your registration fee to a 1:1 virtual or private in-person workshop. And if baby arrives early or something medical comes up, whenever it happens, just reach out and we'll move your spot to an upcoming class. If I ever need to cancel or reschedule a class myself, you'll get a full refund or the option to transfer.
Ready to feel ready?
✨ Registration for FALL 2026 is OPEN ✨
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 10am - 2:30pm
📍 Nelson, BC