A cozy, inclusive birth prep class for Calgary families
Where evidence-based meets cozy & calm
✨ What We Cover:
How labour actually starts (and what’s normal)
Comfort strategies: medical & holistic
Navigating interventions (without the overwhelm)
Partner roles & communication tools
Cesareans as a variation of normal
What to expect after baby arrives (postpartum body, mood, and more)
Real-world baby care & inclusive infant feeding
Bonus partner class: tools, support, and Q&A
What makes us different
🐝 Cozy & Calm Vibe
We keep things small, intimate, and low-pressure. No boring PowerPoints or scary stories, just evidence-based info and real talk in a calm, welcoming space.
🐝 Inclusive & Judgment-Free
We honour all birth choices from unmedicated to belly births, hospital to home. There’s no “right way” to birth here, only your way.
🐝 Partners Welcome & Involved
We don’t leave partners guessing. They’ll walk away with practical tools, a deeper understanding of your needs, and real confidence to support you.
🐝 Taught by Experienced Doulas
Adele + Angela bring years of hands-on experience in Calgary’s birth world. We've seen it all and we’re here to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
🐝 Beyond Birth
We don’t stop at delivery. You’ll learn what to expect in postpartum, baby care, feeding options, and how to transition into this new chapter feeling supported.
Our class welcomes every-body!
• First-time parents and seasoned pros
• Single parents, queer families, and chosen families
• Those birthing at home, in hospital, or at a birth center
• Families planning belly births or hoping for a VBAC
• Partners, co-parents, support people, and doulas-in-training
• Curious minds, nervous hearts, and big questions
We believe everyone deserves a safe, inclusive space to learn and prepare, with no judgment and lots of encouragement.
Have questions or ready to join?
Feel free to reach out if you have any queries or secure your spot in the class.
Stay in the loop with all things birthy, cozy, and community-driven.
From childbirth classes and postpartum gatherings to pop-up events and seasonal offerings, this is where you’ll find what’s buzzing. Check back often or join the waitlist, we keep our spaces cozy and intentionally small.
Wednesday Sept 24th 7:00pM - 9:00PM $55 | The Birth and the Bees: For the Support PersonOur 2-hour virtual Support Person Class is designed to prepare partners, family members, and friends to confidently support someone through birth and the early postpartum period. You’ll learn practical comfort measures for labour, how to provide breastfeeding support, what not to say during birth and postpartum, ways to navigate the postpartum hormone crash, early recovery tips, and strategies for maintaining a strong connection as your relationship shifts after baby. Whether you’re brand new to birth support or looking to build on your experience, this class will give you the knowledge and tools to show up with confidence, empathy, and care. |
Saturday Oct 25th/Nov 1st 10:00AM -4:00PM $250 | The Birth and the Bees: Weekend EditionWant the full Hive-style birth prep experience — without committing to weekly classes? This two-part weekend edition of The Birth and the Bees gives you all the essentials over two consecutive Saturdays, in a calm, welcoming space. With an additional one 2hr session for the support person. We’ll cover everything from labour and birth to partner support, interventions, belly births, and what to expect postpartum. It's practical, inclusive, and designed to leave you feeling grounded, not overwhelmed. |
Wednesday Nov 5th 7:00PM-9:00PM $55 | The Birth and the Bees: For the Support PersonOur 2-hour virtual Support Person Class is designed to prepare partners, family members, and friends to confidently support someone through birth and the early postpartum period. You’ll learn practical comfort measures for labour, how to provide breastfeeding support, what not to say during birth and postpartum, ways to navigate the postpartum hormone crash, early recovery tips, and strategies for maintaining a strong connection as your relationship shifts after baby. Whether you’re brand new to birth support or looking to build on your experience, this class will give you the knowledge and tools to show up with confidence, empathy, and care. |
Saturday Jan 10th/17th 10:00AM-4:00PM $250 | The Birth and the Bees:Weekend EditionWant the full Hive-style birth prep experience — without committing to weekly classes? This two-part weekend edition of The Birth and the Bees gives you all the essentials over two consecutive Saturdays, in a calm, welcoming space. We’ll cover everything from labour and birth to partner support, interventions, belly births, and what to expect postpartum. It's practical, inclusive, and designed to leave you feeling grounded, not overwhelmed. |
Wednesday January 21st 7:00PM-9:00PM $55 | The Birth and the Bees:Weekend EditionOur 2-hour virtual Support Person Class is designed to prepare partners, family members, and friends to confidently support someone through birth and the early postpartum period. You’ll learn practical comfort measures for labour, how to provide breastfeeding support, what not to say during birth and postpartum, ways to navigate the postpartum hormone crash, early recovery tips, and strategies for maintaining a strong connection as your relationship shifts after baby. Whether you’re brand new to birth support or looking to build on your experience, this class will give you the knowledge and tools to show up with confidence, empathy, and care. Booking link coming soon! |
Feb 17th - March 24th 6:30PM-8:30PM $250 | The Birth and the Bees: 6 Week Evening SeriesThis is our full signature childbirth education class offered in a slower-paced, 6-week series perfect for families who want time to process, reflect, and prepare gradually. We’ll meet once a week for two hours, diving deep into labour, birth, partner support, interventions, belly births, infant feeding, postpartum recovery, and so much more. You’ll leave each session with evidence-based tools, a few good laughs, and the kind of support that sticks with you long after baby arrives. Booking link coming soon! |
Meet Your Educators
We’re Adele and Angela, two Calgary-based doulas with combined 20 years of hands-on experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We created The Birth and the Bees to offer an inclusive, down-to-earth class that actually prepares you body, mind, and heart, for what’s to come.
Adele Pardy Callfas
CBE/DOULA/CREATOR
ANGELA WOLFE
CBE/DOULA/CO-CREATOR
Attending The Birth and the Bees was a game-changer for us. Incredible support and information!
Ella and Liam
Expecting Parents
The warmth and inclusivity of the class made it such a valuable experience for our family.
Aria and Jack
New Parents
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