Childbirth Education
Our evidence-based classes provide preparation for natural childbirth while cultivating acceptance of all outcomes. They present a woman and family centered approach that emphasizes informed desision making and nurturing yourselves and your baby for the best possible start.
We recognize that confidence and relaxation are the determining factors in being able to meet the challanges of childbirth. By replacing the unknown with knowledge, fear and tension can be lessened and replaced with calm focus. In our classes we help you learn to center yourself on your slow, deep breathing, as well as discover your own methods to help meet the intensity, spontaneity and challenges of labor. Having the ability to communicate your needs to your support person/team, as well as to your attendant(s), are also keys to proactively giving birth.
Labor and birth are transformative and unique to everyone. Through these classes you will learn the tools to work with your body during the process of giving birth. You will have the knowledge to make you own best choices at each point along the way.
On a practical level, the series covers:
We recognize that confidence and relaxation are the determining factors in being able to meet the challanges of childbirth. By replacing the unknown with knowledge, fear and tension can be lessened and replaced with calm focus. In our classes we help you learn to center yourself on your slow, deep breathing, as well as discover your own methods to help meet the intensity, spontaneity and challenges of labor. Having the ability to communicate your needs to your support person/team, as well as to your attendant(s), are also keys to proactively giving birth.
Labor and birth are transformative and unique to everyone. Through these classes you will learn the tools to work with your body during the process of giving birth. You will have the knowledge to make you own best choices at each point along the way.
On a practical level, the series covers:
- Philosophy and benefits of natural childbirth
- Communication and decision making
- Prenatal comfort
- Cultural influences on birth
- Nutrition and exercise
- Physiology of birth
- Hospital procedures and options
- Medication and pain relief options
- Relaxation and comfort techniques
- Breathing and coping skills
- Complications and unexpected outcomes
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn expectations and concerns
See what our students are saying...
"You did say it was hard but I never imagined it that hard! We wouldn't have made it without your advice! Thank you! You are surely one of our authorities when it comes to babies (delivery and care)...We are recommending the childbirth class to all of our pregnant friends." 2008
"I just wanted to thank you for your fantastic childbirth education classes! I hired a doula for my birth and she was so impressed with how much I knew already, and I owe it all to you! I had a really positive birth expirence and my little one and I are getting along just great!" 2007
"We wanted to let you know that [the baby] is here! We wanted to also let you know that you made the classes very interesting and gave us another look at childbirth. We are very excited and want to thank you again for such a wonderful class." 2008
Early Pregnancy
Early Pregnancy is a three hour class for newly pregnant moms and their partners. Whether this is your first, second, or third pregnancy you can benefit from the diverse and informative topics included in this evening of learning and sharing. Ideally suited for moms between their 12th and 20th weeks of pregnancy, we cover topics such as:
Make the most the most of your pregnancy by joining us as we answer your questions and explore ways to give you and your baby a great beginning.
- Nutrition
- Health
- Comfort measures / exercise
- Prenatal tests
- Preterm Labor
- Pregnancy and Birth Choices
- Steps to avoid a cesarean
Make the most the most of your pregnancy by joining us as we answer your questions and explore ways to give you and your baby a great beginning.
Breastfeeding
This two hour course will focus on the basics of breastfeeding as well as the benefits and barriers to successful breastfeeding. In addition information on pumping and other practical measures will be covered.
Infant Care
A three hour class that focuses on the "fourth trimester", the first three months of a baby's life. The course will focus on newborn care, including newborn procedures, feeding, sleeping, infant communication, diapering, and dressing. It will also include self-care techniques for parents to help with the bumps in early parenting.