Workshops & Classes For
The Whole Family
Browse our upcoming workshops and class series. We change these up regularly to offer you and your family a wide range of services that help you connect, heal, and grow together.
*Email our care team (thewombguelph@gmail.com) to be contacted when any not currently offered classes are back and available for booking!
Important Note
Please note that insurance billable classes are billed on a per class basis. Missed classes may be subject to a fee.
-
Preparing for Baby: The Ultimate Birth and Postpartum Prep Course (4 week series)
Tuesday evenings August 5th-26th at 7-8:30pm
$250+HST
This workshop series is 4 weeks long and run by our Doula & childbirth Educator, Christine Poulin and Lactation Consultant, Michelle Buckley. Each week we will cover a different aspect of preparing for parenthood.
*Price is per couple
-
Maternity Mini Photo Session
June 24th from 6pm-7pm
July 16th 6pm-7pm
August 13th 6pm-7pm
$100 + HST
A beautiful way to honour your pregnancy journey, these monthly maternity mini sessions are offered by local family photographer, Holly from Glass Rose Productions, at The WOMB Guelph. Recommended for mothers between 28–34 weeks along, though all stages are welcome! These 10 minute sessions are exclusively for the expecting mother (no partner or children) providing a peaceful pause in your pregnancy to be seen, celebrated, and documented. Each session includes 3 edited images, with the option to purchase additional photos after receiving your gallery.
June, July, & August sessions will take place in the outdoor tree-filled space beside The WOMB Guelph, providing a beautiful natural backdrop. -
Prenatal Retreat
Sunday August 10th 1pm - 4pm
$150
Spend a peaceful Sunday afternoon dedicated entirely to you and the beautiful transformation of pregnancy. Hosted by Doula and Yoga Instructor, Laura Dyet, and Registered Social Worker, Kerri Mooney this restorative Prenatal Retreat is designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and prepare emotionally and physically for birth and motherhood. Retreat highlights include prenatal yoga, guided journaling, and self-care practices.
This retreat welcomes expectant mothers at any stage of pregnancy who are seeking connection, calm, and community. Whether it's your first or fourth baby, this is a space to simply be—with yourself, your body, and other women walking a similar path.
-
Awakened Birth (5 Week Class Virtual Series)
Mondays starting June 2nd at 6:30pm
$350 + HST
This is a 5 week virtual series for expecting parents who want to do more than just “get through” labour. This is about preparing your mind, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with the deep, intuitive wisdom already within you.
Train your mind. Honour your intuition. Birth in your full power.
You’ll learn how to use the science of self-hypnosis to release fear, deepen trust in your body, and create the inner conditions for a more peaceful, grounding birth experience.
*Price is per couple
-
Baby & Me Fitness (6 week series)
Tuesdays at 12pm Starting June 10th
$150+HST
Come join other mamas as you explore movements specifically for the postpartum body. Become more aware of how movements can help reduce pain, aide in postpartum recovery and become a stronger mama for your family.
Not only will you gain the tools you need to exercise safely for your body but you will meet other mamas in the same situation, laugh, talk, cry, whatever happens! We are all in this together.
This is a 6 week class (1 hour class per week for 6 weeks total) and a one time fee!
-
Postpartum Pfilates
Thursdays at 1:15pm starting July 10th
$228
Join Shannon Clutton Carr, Registered Physiotherapist, for core & pelvic floor muscle training, mobility exercises, and breathwork in this class for postpartum bodies. This class is open to all stages of postpartum. Babies are welcome to attend. This class is billed as physiotherapy treatment and may be eligible for reimbursement through your extended health benefits. Please call to book assessment.
-
Prenatal Yoga For Birth (7 Week Series)
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 13th OR
Wednesday, October 22nd$207+HST
Join Laura as you nurture your pregnant body, connect to your intuition, and grow your perinatal support community. In these gentle classes, we will build strength, mobility, and mindfulness while tuning into our core breath. During our sessions we will also discuss labour positioning and breathing exercises.
-
Baby & Me Yoga (7 Week Series)
Series starting Wednesday August 13th at 10:30am or 1:30pm
Or Wednesday Oct. 22nd at 10:30am or 1:30pm
$170+HST
Nurture yourself with some gentle movement while enjoying the company of other parents in your community! In these classes we will focus on mobility, mindfulness, and (re)building strength for parenthood. Parent & Baby Yoga is suitable for any parent with babies up to 18 months. If you are less than six-weeks postpartum, please contact Laura before booking.
-
Infant CPR
June 27th at 10am, July 11th at 10am or August 15th at 10am
$50+HST
We all want to keep our babies safe, and it is important to feel prepared. This course will review lifesaving skills, CPR Safety and Choking skills that can help save your infant’s life in the face of an emergency.
-
Virtual- Intro to solids: A guide to baby's first foods, nutrition, gut health & more!
June 25th from 11am-1pm
Sept 24th from 11am-1pm
Nov 26th from 11am-1pm
$75
Join Dr. Natalia, a Naturopathic Doctor, for an informative and practical workshop on introducing solids to your little one. We will cover how to safely and effectively introduce foods that support your child’s nutrition, promote a healthy relationship with food, and prevent picky eating. Dr. Natalia will also guide you through recognizing the signs that your baby is ready for solids, strategies for allergen introduction, and tips to ensure a positive and stress-free feeding experience. -
Photo Hangout: Picnic Under The Trees
June 24th 10am-11am
$50+HST
Join photographer, Holly, for a relaxed, outdoor photo hangout designed for moms and their little ones (ages 0–18 months). This event will take place in the cozy tree space with picnic benches next to The WOMB Guelph. Each mom & baby duo (or just baby if you prefer) will have their photo taken at the styled picnic blanket photo setup, while you enjoy a slow morning connecting with other moms. Each booking includes 3 edited images, with the option to purchase more once your gallery is delivered. -
Infant Music and Language Class
July 8th 10:30am and 1:30pm (6 week series)
$252
Join Speech Language Pathologist Emily Merritt for a 6 week interactive class for infants and parents to teach early language strategies and engagement with your infant through music, up to 12 months welcome!
For insurance purposes, it is required that you register for the class under your child’s name. Class is covered by most private insurance.
-
Family Music and Language Class
July 8th at 9:00am (6 week series)
$252
A 6-week class focusing on language and concept development. Join Speech Language Pathologist, Emily Merritt, for a music class targeting pre-school readiness.
Together we will sing songs, play games and learn new skills. This program will target goals surrounding language production, understanding and basic concepts such as colours, sounds/rhyming, numbers, opposites and descriptive language.
Your child does not need to have speech or language delay to participate. Ages 15 months-3.5 years
For insurance purposes, it is required that you register for the class under your child’s name. Class is covered by most private insurance.
-
Emerging Mother's
New Series starts Thursday September 18th at 1:30pm
$180+tax
6 Week program designed to support new mothers with babies aged around 4 weeks to 10 months old.
Each week we provide a space to connect, cry, laugh, and explore how to support ourselves (and each other) as we navigate the first year of parenthood.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a therapy group.
Please inquire about our Angel fund if you need financial assistance
-
Infant Feeding Cafe
Held once a month
NO COST
Are you currently feeding or preparing to feed a little one? Or maybe you are supporting a family member on their feeding journey? A the very least, you are interested in learning more about breastfeeding and connecting with other feeders in our wonderful community.
At each Cafe, group-selected topic(s) will be discussed during the first thirty minutes, followed by an opportunity to ask questions, mingle and of course, FEED!
Join us on the last Thursday of every month from 10am-11:15am!
* Cafe is free to attend with a suggested donation to our Angel Fund.
-
Mama Social
Mondays 10am - 11am
Stay tuned for our September Group dates
Length: 6 weeks
Looking to build community with other parents and learn about all the WOMB Guelph has to offer? Mama Social is an exciting new program being piloted this month that features weekly presentations and discussions from experts, followed by an opportunity to connect with parents in your community. Complimentary coffee, and tea.