Childbirth Classes

Are you new to this whole pregnancy and parenting thing?

Maybe you want to do it differently this time around?

I hear you.

I get it. There is so much going on in your lives right now and it is common to be feeling a bit overwhelmed.

So... take a deep breath and exhale slowly.

You've already taken your first step!

I have a variety of classes that will get you feeling even more calm and confident.

 

 

“Birth does not ask us to be fearless, just courageous." 

 ~Britta Bushnell PhD

croppedIMG_20191028_182427_01

Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class

If you feel best when you have all of the most current research at your fingertips and an expert to help you decipher that information, then this is the class for you! This class is appropriate if you plan to birth at home, a birth center or hospital, with or without medications.  Besides including the important topics of physiologic birth, what the research shows related to options for care providers, birth settings, and common maternal-child care practices, exploring the pros and cons of choices in childbirth, comfort and relaxation techniques, early postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding. It is the deeper dive into  the research, the development and rehearsal of advocacy skills and the class structure that sets this class apart from others.  This is a complete childbirth class. You will have access to the website portal where you will view weekly video assignments and complete quizzes.

Hybrid Format Includes:

  • 6 weeks of mentoring
  • 6 weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together at your convenience (3 month access)
  • 5 weekly Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates to discuss online content
  • 1 in person final class with your instructor to practice hands on comfort techniques and to answer your specific questions
  • Digital and printed versions of the workbook
  • Class size limited to 6 couples to ensure individualized instruction
  • BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos!
  • BONUS: Accupressure videos for labor and pre-labor from professional accupuncturist PhD.
  • Bonus With Deluxe package: 6 month access to online content and a 30 minute private virtual meeting before or after birth to review topics of your choice related to childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding or newborn care

Packages range from $400-450 for small group and $500-600 for private classes

learn more

Lamaze Childbirth Class 

If you feel a bit intimidated by research data and advocacy, and want to do a bit more easing into all of the important birth and parenting topics, then this class if for you! This class is appropriate if you plan to birth at home, a birth center or hospital, with or without medications.  There is a strong focus on physiologic birth, what the research shows related to choices in childbirth, exploring the pros and cons of choices, learning comfort and relaxation techniques, communication skills, and early postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding.  This is a complete childbirth class.

In-Person Format Includes:

  • 5 in-person sessions, 3.5 hours each
  • Online videos for you and your partner to watch together at your convenience (6 month access)
  • Labor rehearsal to practive hands on comfort techniques and positions for labor
  • Your Labor and Birth 100 pg. e-book
  • Classes limited to 6 couples to ensure individualized instruction
  • BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos!
  • Bonus: Links to my favorite resources, blogs, podcasts, and videos on topics from pregnancy to postpartum
  • Bonus With Deluxe package: 6 month access to online content and a 60 minute private virtual meeting before or after birth to review topics of your choice related to childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding or newborn care

Packages range from $450.-500.

Learn More

             Get 20% off any class or service with the purchase of a childbirth class!

 The Lamaze® series can be customized into an accelerated class of 1-2 sessions with focus on your topics of choice if you have limited time before your due date.  This could be done to prepare for a VBAC, planned cesarean birth or a refresher class if you have baby number 2 or more on the way.  There is no one "right" way, yet there is "your" way.  If you are unsure about options, let's talk and find what you feel may be your best fit.

 

Let's Talk

 

What if you could move through your pregnancy with more clarity and calm as you ready your body, mind and spirit for birth and parenting?  My goal is simple: I want you to feel confident, supported and knowledgeable  as you explore, make decisions, and navigate your way through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

"My husband and I had a beautiful baby girl … 3 weeks early. I had the most wonderful birth experience, thanks to you! I was so prepared, knowledgeable and confident. Since giving birth, I have grown to be way more appreciative of the human body and am always telling friends about my birth experience being so great, largely because of the private class we took with you! I cannot recommend your class enough… Every first time to be mother should take a class with you! 
I thank you so much for being a part of our journey into parenthood. What you taught us was invaluable and we will forever appreciate your help!"

                          

-Danielle

BE SURE TO ALSO CHECK OUT OTHER CLASSES