Birth Basics-
$85/couple
Perfect for those who want to take a class, but don't have enough time left to attend a comprehensive course, or as a refresher for those who have previously given birth. These classes are 4 hours long, held on Saturdays.
Topics Covered:
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Pregnancy
- Understanding Labor/Stages of Labor
- Understanding Medical Procedures
- Understanding Comfort Techniques
5 Week Comprehensive Childbirth Education Classes-
$165/Couple
Education is power. Become involved in your pregnancy and learn about your options in pregnancy and childbirth to be able to make the most informed decision. If you desire a natural birth or want pain medications, a childbirth class is a great way for you and your partner to prepare for whats ahead and even help you decide on the type of birth you would desire. Regardless of the outcome of your birth, you will remember how you felt for years to come, so invest in the opportunity to make it the best experience possible. Classes are set as two hour classes spread over 5 weeks, limited to six couples per class for individualized attention.
Out of hospital birth classes prepare you the birth of your child by:
$165/Couple
Education is power. Become involved in your pregnancy and learn about your options in pregnancy and childbirth to be able to make the most informed decision. If you desire a natural birth or want pain medications, a childbirth class is a great way for you and your partner to prepare for whats ahead and even help you decide on the type of birth you would desire. Regardless of the outcome of your birth, you will remember how you felt for years to come, so invest in the opportunity to make it the best experience possible. Classes are set as two hour classes spread over 5 weeks, limited to six couples per class for individualized attention.
Out of hospital birth classes prepare you the birth of your child by:
- Helping you make healthy low risk decisions during pregnancy, labor and postpartum.
- Utilizing the most up to date information to aid you in forming a birth plan, getting you and your partner involved in the decision making process to help you take a more active approach.
- How to use the BRAIN acronym to navigate the decision making process with variations of labor and unexpected circumstances.
- Learning comfort techniques for relaxation, exercise to prepare you for the big day and opportunities to practice them yourself.
- Encouraging your partner in their role as an advocate to help fully support you physically, emotionally, and physiologically.
- Replacing fear with confidence by learning what normal labor is like, allowing you to trust your body more and relax.
- Understanding postpartum- what to expect with the weeks after birth, including basic infant care, safety and the basics of breastfeeding.
Regardless of if you take my Birth Basics Class or 5 Week Class, each client receives a booklet that gives you access to a commercial free companion website that couples with the DVD used in class. So no need to worry about trying to remember everything you learn in class! The booklet contains an access code that allows you to sign up and receive weekly emails, interactive web-tools on the website provided, free video clips, printable charts, checklists and more! All DVD/Booklet content is peer reviewed annually for accuracy.
Please contact me to set up an appointment or learn about payment plans.
