Childbirth Classes

Parenting and birth classes provide birthing person and their support people a science based, positive and practical class. Classes are updated frequently based on research, feedback and my experience and that of my students in the hospital, birth center or home. In addition to the vast material about birth, the classes contain many hands on and experiential activities which can be directly brought to your birth. Meet others and feel free to ask questions, eat, move around and relax in my cozy dedicated birthing classroom. Classes are typically 3 to 4 weeks and are either small group or private based on your needs and time. Classes are taught in person, online option, or privately. LGBTA+ friendly. Most Health Insurance reimburses a substantial portion of the cost of this class. FSA eligible. Note: If you cannot find a date that works and you bring a cohort I will work to custom plan a class for you!

Classes Offered:

Gentle Birth

This 4 session class covers all aspects of labor, birth, and preparing to breastfeed and early postpartum. Through presentation, simple but impactful activities, film, gentle movement, relaxation and breathing exercises/scripts and more, you will learn how well your body is designed for birth and what to do to tap into this incredible ability. Each week simple practice will help you truly ‘get’ it. Partners or support person are encouraged to attend for no extra charge. Supplementary materials, resources including “cheat sheets”, specific coping techniques, video and more provided. Learn how your choices, care and support profoundly impact your birth, your emotional health and your life as a parent. Learn how your brain is ‘wired’ to do what you need to do for health and safety of you and your baby and how to follow this. Most Health Insurance reimburses a substantial portion of the cost of this class. FSA eligible. LGBTQA friendly

Next Class Date: All In Person! (Fee covers 1 pregnant person and 1 support person)

• Tuesday February 11 - Tuesday March 4, 6:00 - 8:15 PM

• Tuesday March 18- Tuesday April - April 8, 6 - 8:15 PM

• Thursday April 24 - Thursday May 15, 6 - 8:15 PM

• Sunday June 8 &15 - 2 - 6:30 PM

• Tuesday June 3 - June 24, 6 - 8:15 PM

Note: Private Gentle Birth Classes upon request. If your schedule does not fit into one of the above class series I am happy to work with you to design a class that meets your needs. Just ask!

Birth Planing Workshop

Learn keys to understanding, choosing and experiencing a great birth! From Doulas to Cesarean birth, what are the facts? What are the pros and cons for both mother and baby? How can I build the best possible birth? Hospital, Birth Center or home birth? Midwife (CNM or CPM), Obstetrician (OB) or Family Practitioner? Know the unique care styles/risks, your rights and how your choices can profoundly impact your birth, your early parenting and your life. We will discuss Birth Plans/Preferences and how to build the best possible one for you! Resources, formats and more supplied. Pregnant or Planning participants welcome. This class includes follow up resources and Birth Plan samples and building formats. LGBTQA welcome ! $49 for two

• Friday May 2, 5:00 - 7i:00 PM, In Person - With Snacks!

• Friday July 18, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, In Person - With Sancks!
  
  

Birthing Refresher

Having another little one? This class provides additional information and review of techniques especially useful for a second or later baby. The class is quite practical and reviews what works, how things may change, what are your options and planning for any changes from your last birth experience. A review of the movement, breathing, relaxation, hospital and birth center/home set up, support, how to advocate for yourself and hire a great birth team!

The class meets 2 times with an optional review close to your EDD (estimated Due Date). Partners or birth support person is included in the class cost.

Next Class Dates

• Thursday March 20 & 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Live-In Person (online option)

• VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

• Planning and having a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is unfortunately becoming more and more rare (latest US figure is 13.8% successful VBAC). Finding and choosing a supportive practitioner and place of birth, asking the right questions, building your birth team, reviewing, learning and practicing techniques to maximize your chances of VBAC are crucial to potential success. Come join us in this informative and useful class that offers a take home plan foryour VBAC!

• Thursday April 3, 6:00 - 900 PM, Live-In Person, Online Option