Bringing Baby Home
The OCEA Bringing Baby Home class was developed in 2004 by Erin Shaheen to fill an information gap for expectant families on the transition to parenting after birth. With a strong background in mental health counselling, post-partum Doula support and a variety of additional certifications (CPR, Car seat Installation, Breastfeeding counsellor, Infant Sleep Educator, Circle of Security Training, and Self-Reg with Stuart Shanker), Erin brought all of this information into a six evening session or four mornings across two weekends (9am-12pm)
As our other classes have shifted back to in-person or online, the BBH class remains exclusively online. This has allowed us to present resources, websites and videos in ways not possible in person. We acknowledge that this also increases inclusivity for those who face barriers to in-person attendance due to transportation limitations, for participants outside the City of Ottawa, and for those who may be on bed rest or have an immunocompromised condition.
This is not your average online class!
With over 25 years of experience supporting expectant and new families, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge to every session. From her work as a postpartum doula and parent coach to her deep understanding of community resources, Erin’s approach is grounded, supportive, and always delivered with a gentle sense of humour.
This class welcomes all families, including families giving birth to babies, or having babies join through adoption or surrogacy.
We ask that all participants keep their video on throughout the small online class. Like an in-person class, this creates a sense of community and safety. If you prefer not to be seen, we recommend a private one-on-one session with one of our instructors. Online classes are accessible to anyone across Canada and run over four weekend mornings from 9 am-12 pm or online over six evenings.
Our Bringing Baby Home class is a hands-on parenting class for expectant parents, including
- Choosing daycare and managing the wait list
- Building your after-birth support system, including filling in service gaps when you do not have a Family Doctor
- How to decide what items to purchase for life with a baby
- Basic baby care, including bathing, swaddling, and holding the baby
- The difference between cloth diapers, disposable diapers and diaper service and the diaper loaner program
- Benefits of babywearing and how to pick baby carriers for ergonomics
- Infant Feeding and Introducing Solids
- What you need to know when purchasing a car seat for your baby
- Learn how to properly and safely install your car seat
- How to properly restrain newborns in car seats
- How to deal with choking
- Babyproofing: how to make your home safer for your baby
- Learn the most common causes of injuries and how they can be prevented
- Where to purchase home safety products
The cost of the class is $230 (CAD) (per couple).
*A couple is defined as a pregnant person and one support person (which can be a spouse, partner, friend or family member)
Refund Policy: Classes cancelled from the time of booking until 14 days before the class start incur a $25 administration fee. Classes cancelled between 7-14 days; 50% cancellation fee. Classes cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice; no refund
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Bringing Baby Home
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Sat, Nov. 1 · Nov. 2 · Nov. 8 & Nov. 9, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bringing Baby Home
6 weekday evenings
Tue, Nov. 4 · Nov. 11 · Nov. 18 · Nov. 25 ·
Dec. 2 & Dec. 9, 2025
07:00 PM - 09:15 PM
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Thu, Dec. 4 · Dec. 11 · Dec. 18 · Dec. 25 ·
Jan. 1 · Jan. 8 · Jan. 15 & Jan. 22, 2026
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Sat, Dec. 6 · Dec. 7 · Dec. 13 & Dec. 14, 2025
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Tue, Jan. 13 · Jan. 20 · Jan. 27 · Feb. 3 ·
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Sat, Jan. 17 · Jan. 18 · Jan. 24 & Jan. 25, 2026
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Thu, Feb. 12 · Feb. 19 · Feb. 26 · March 5 ·
March 12 & March 19, 2026
07:00 PM - 09:15 PM
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April 7 & April 14, 2026
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