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Understanding Birth & Baby – 7 week series
This childbirth preparation class includes all of the information covered in our Understanding Labor & Birth, and our Nurtured Mother, Baby, Family classes.
Understanding Labor and Birth (first 4 weeks)
Understand the basics of birth physiology; hormones and how they work together to start and continue labor, how to work with the pelvis and uterus as they change and move, and how thoughts and emotions may play a roll in how childbirth unfolds. Learn what to expect where you have chosen to give birth, routine procedures, as well as discovering how to make the best decisions for you and your baby.
Week 1: Understanding Labor & Birth – Nuts and Bolts, and how it works
Week 2: Informed Choices – Making the best decisions for you
Week 3 & 4: Comfort in Labor & Birth- How to make it go well, including comfort measures
Nurtured Mother, Baby, Family (second 3 weeks)
Often so much time is spent preparing for childbirth, that couples feel at a loss for what to do once the baby arrives. This class is designed to help families prepare for a healthy postpartum and a new normal. We will cover breast/chestfeeding basics, developing secure attachment, postpartum healing, and healthy transitions when adding another little person to your family.
Week 5: Understanding Infant Sleep & Feeding
Week 6: Nurturing Baby – What does a newborn expect?
Week 7: Nurturing Mother and Family – Healthy transitions
Seven-week evening series 2023/24 dates
Our group classes are offered in PERSON!
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- Thursdays – October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 6pm-8:30pm
- Thursdays – January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 6pm-8:30pm
- Thursdays – March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18 6pm-8:30pm
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Need class sooner? check out our Weekend Morning Series, or Private classes!
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FEES
7-week series $390
Deposit/Single class $120