Comprehensive Birth Class ~ 10 Sessions

Comprehensive Birth Class ~ $325
If you desire an unmedicated birth, are first-time parents, or are preparing for a VBAC, this class will prepare you on all levels – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Things you will learn...
  • Testing:  GBS, Ultrasound, and Vaginal Exams and Your Birth
  • Due Dates:  When, Why & How Induction Works
  • Comfort Measures
  • Epidurals & Endorphins:  From Stirrups to natural birth and how we got here
  • Common Sense Tips for Reducing Pain
  • Doulas:  Everything You Need to Know
  • Relaxation: Releasing Tension During Labor & Pregnancy
  • Getting Started:  Pre and Early Labor  
  • Getting Serious:  Active Labor and Transition
  • What Do Contractions Feel Like? Is this It? What now?
  • Top 10 Tools for Dad
  • The Importance of Communication: Learning to Talk and Listen in Labor
  • Pushing:  How You and Your Baby Work Together
  • Pushing Positions:  What You Need to Know Beforehand
  • Special Considerations:  Feeling Safe During Pushing
  • Third Stage:  Delivery of the Placenta
  • Reasons for a Cesarean:  Making it a Good Experience
  • Variations of Labor:  Handling Situations that May Arise
  • Your Birth Plan:  A Communication Tool
  • Newborn Procedures:  Creating a Postpartum Plan
  • Nutrition and fitness
  • Choosing the right care providers
  • Sights and sounds of labor
  • Postpartum

In addition to this AMAZING class, you will receive the Breasting MRE digital download - a 3.5 hour breastfeeding class - a $50 value.

This class series runs 25 hours and is typically taught over a 10-week period, or ten 2.5 hour sessions.