Brianna HarrisonOver a lovely brunch, my friend, who is expecting, shared a prenatal hiccup. She joined a prenatal class that wasn’t helpful at all—the instructor didn’t explain medical terms, sped through breathing exercises, and didn’t even entertain questions.
Feeling overwhelmed, she decided to join another class. Luckily, this had an instructor who answered her real concerns and left her feeling confident instead of, well, clueless.
Pregnancy is hard enough as it is, so don’t make it harder for yourself by booking just any prenatal class. Choose one of the best in TO that’ll surely have your back and prepare you for all baby-related things!
How much do prenatal classes cost in Toronto?
Prenatal classes in Toronto cost between $100 and $400, depending on the type, length, and provider. Some hospitals offer affordable or even free options, while private classes tend to be pricier.
Online courses can also be a budget-friendly alternative, but many parents prefer in-person sessions for hands-on practice.
1. Your Baby Academy
Your Baby Academy claims to be trusted by 1 out of 4 women in Canada. After seeing how popular their free prenatal classes are, we’re thinking this might actually be true.
Speaking of which, their Prenatal or Baby-Care class covers baby’s first baths, skin and nail care, umbilical cord attention, and safe sleep tips. As a bonus, they conduct a Live Q&A session to answer any questions you might have.
In addition to Baby-Care, they have other free classes to help prepare you for parenthood. Examples include Breastfeeding Preparation, Baby-Safety, Hypnobirthing, First 6 Weeks at Home, and Introducing Baby to Solids.
One small downside—their classes include a one-hour lunch break, which some find frustrating since it eats into their learning time.
Best classes we’ve attended so far
“The Baby Academy free classes are the best we’ve attended so far, even compared to some paid ones. The information is presented clearly and directly, and the use of images and demonstrations with dolls is very helpful. Even when the instructors are answering questions, they try to include tips or new information, which keeps that part of the class from feeling repetitive or boring. We ended up buying 2 of their paid courses as well.”
pamela pozes, Google Review
We feel much more informed and prepared
“All the classes my husband and I have taken from the Baby Academy have been incredibly informative and helpful! The instructors are knowledgeable and are easy to understand. As first time parents, we feel much more informed and prepared. Thank you Baby Academy!”
Joy Lim, Google Review
2. New Life Prenatal Classes
New Life Prenatal Classes has a simple goal, which is to help prepare expectant parents for childbirth, postpartum, and baby care—without the fluff.
During Wednesday evenings, they hold Group Prenatal Classes, capped at 11 couples. They cover everything, from labor prep to newborn care—basically, everything you need to get through those first sleepless nights with your baby.
If you can’t go in person, they have free Prenatal eClasses too, which is great for learning about pregnancy changes trimester by trimester.
But if you want a more personalized experience, you can also book Private Prenatal Classes—perfect if you only want a crash course on what you need to know.
Other classes they offer include Child First Aid and CPR workshops.
Just a heads up—they have a pretty strict no-refund policy, with no exceptions, even medical emergencies.
Absolutely worth it for first-time parents
“Amazing class with Effie! I took classes offered by the hospital and it was nowhere near as informative and hands on as Effie’s class. She came to our condo for a private class. Absolutely worth it for first time parents :)”
LLP, Google Review
Amazing, informative, and interactive
“The prenatal class my wife and I took with Effie was amazing, informative, and interactive and we both highly recommend this class for all first-time expecting parents. We walked away with much needed knowledge, confidence and a sense of calmness after taking this class. Effie as an instructor is a 10/10 and her pace was easy to follow and not get overwhelmed.”
Unes Bala, Google Review
3. Yoga Mamas
Since 2012, Yoga Mamas has been a go-to place for maternal care and wellness, offering everything from fertility support to postpartum recovery.
If you’re on a budget or don’t have the energy to go out (we’ve all been there), check out their free online prenatal classes. These 30-minute evening sessions cover topics like breastfeeding, hypnobirthing, and EFT training.
For a more hands-on experience, try their 2-day weekend in-person childbirth classes. These focus on empowering expectant parents to help them handle newborn care.
As for the space, it has 10 beautiful treatment rooms, a yoga area, and a cozy vibe that makes moms call it their “home away from home.”
Unfortunately, we heard reports of unfriendly and unaccommodating customer service reps—not ideal, especially for those looking for a warm, supportive space.
YogaMamas has been a lifesaver throughout my pregnancy!
“YogaMamas has been a lifesaver throughout my pregnancy! I go to prenatal yoga there, physiotherapy, and am also attending some upcoming classes. They’ve helped me through a lot of discomfort and I’ve met some great people along the way. Highly recommend!”
Zoie Diana, Google Review
The instructors are fantastic!
“Highly recommend the classes at Yoga Mamas! I started doing prenatal yoga classes when I was about 25 weeks pregnant and now regularly attend the yoga babies classes. The instructors are fantastic! One unexpected benefit of going to Yoga Mamas is meeting other mums from my neighbourhood. Most of my “mom friends” I met through Yoga Mamas. It’s a great community and a great reason to get out of the house with baby while on maternity leave. The wellness services are also excellent and the staff are wonderful – always welcoming and considerate of your needs. I feel very fortunate that Yoga Mamas is available to me in the east end.”
Faye Williams, Google Review
4. Oona Wellness Group
Oona Wellness Group has been providing prenatal and pediatric care since 2017.
They have a wide range of prenatal classes—available online and in person. Not only do they cover the basics, but they also discuss unique topics like Aromatherapy for Birth & Postpartum, Cloth Diapering, Motherhood Transitions through Art Therapy, and more.
We like that their classes are small; this means you’ll get personalized attention from instructors. And most of them are either free or low-cost.
In addition to prenatal classes, they also offer other wellness services like acupuncture, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, doula services, and nutrition support.
A highlight is that they offer direct billing. This saves you time and hassle by letting the provider deal with your insurance or employer.
They seem to pretty much have it all, so we were mildly surprised when we heard a few complaints about their prenatal classes. Apparently, some thought they were a bit simplistic, lacking essential info.
The biggest blessing for me during my pregnancy!
“Oona Toronto was the biggest blessing for me during my pregnancy! My baby is now 3mo. I started their prenatal yoga and Pilates classes in my 2nd trimester and kept at it until couple of weeks before my induction. The classes really helped me cope with my changing body, the ever increasing discomfort and body aches, and I believe, helped my body tremendously in preparing for natural labour and delivery. Almost all yoga instructors’ class I tried (and I did try all between Oct and Jan), made sure they create a calm, soothing environment, and specially made effort to answer any questions and encourage all the participants. It was also nice to be surrounded by pregnant women, and learn from them, specially in Emily’s Pilates class (I wanted to come back for post-partum sessions but ended up travelling for an extended time). Specially want to mention Dierdre, Lynn and Maggie- all very sweet and specially good at the prenatal yoga classes they offered. Absolutely must try. I got the monthly unlimited yoga and no regrets!”
Amna Aslam, Google Review
Incredible support during my prenatal experiences
“I cannot recommend Oona enough for their incredible offerings and support during my prenatal and postpartum experiences. Whatever I needed, they were there for me! I was able to ask my family and friends for gift cards to Oona for my shower gift with my second son and it was an absolute treasure to have that available to Pelvic physio, massage and even infant massage! Highly recommend and trust their knowledgeable team! Thanks for everything!”
Erin Kudla, Google Review
5. Riverdale Community Midwives
For over 25 years, Riverdale Community Midwives (composed of registered midwives) has been delivering prenatal care to support parents throughout the whole pregnancy.
They’re known for their Midwife-Led Prenatal Classes, a 4-week series that discusses a wide range of topics about labor, childbirth, and the postpartum phase. These include anatomy and physiology of birth, fear of birth, comfort measures, and more.
On top of these classes, they also have a list of trusted and vetted professionals to help you with other needs during pregnancy. Services such as pelvic health physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture (just to name a few) are listed there.
Another great perk is that they can accommodate Spanish-speaking clients.
What’s not great? Some scheduling mixups, which can be a huge hassle, especially for pregnant moms.
Best decision I made for myself and my baby
“Choosing Riverdale Community Midwives was the best decision I made for myself and my baby. The team provided exceptional care throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Their calm, positive, and supportive approach made the entire experience smooth, joyful, and empowering.”
Kateryna Vatsyk, Google Review
So lucky to have found Riverdale Midwives
“We feel so lucky to have found Riverdale Midwives. From start to finish we felt well taken care of. And we can’t thank our midwife Kathy enough for her compassionate care, which at times, went above and beyond. With her encouraging presence, we were fortunate to have a natural birth at the Birthing Center. We highly recommend Kathy and the whole group at Riverdale midwives.”
John Amend, Google Review
