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Labor, Birth & Beyond
We know the questions you ask yourself:
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What if labor hurts more than I expect?
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Is my partner going to be able to help and support me the way I need?
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What if something goes wrong?
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What about complications?
You know that you are receiving quality medical care.
Get the training you need so you can feel emotionally and physically in control and be as comfortable as possible.
The time to get childbirth education is not during labor!
Our experienced, knowledgeable, certified Childbirth Educators, work with you and your labor partner to give you the confidence you need to have a positive labor experience and a healthy baby.
See details and options below.
Schedule
Classes are available In-Person or Virtual. Your Choice.
3 programs to choose from. Take 1 or take ALL 3!
$50/class
Class 1
Labor Management -
Home to Hospital
This class focuses on what can be done at home to help labor progress, help mom rest and stay nourished. Moms often go to the hospital too soon because they don't have what they need to labor at home and/or know the signs to look for to help them determine when to go to the hospital all while communicating needed details to healthcare providers. There's so much info in this class. Parents-to-be are always surprised!
Choose one Sunday morning or Wednesday evening class.
Sunday
In Person or via Zoom
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
March 12, April 16, May 7,
June 11, July 9
Wednesday
Zoom only
7 PM - 9:30 PM
April 19, June 7, Aug. 9
Class 2
Labor Progress
Keep it Moving
This class is packed with tips and tricks for mom-to-be and labor partner. Including how to keep labor moving, with or without an epidural or other pain medications. This class focuses on use of the birth and peanut balls, how to incorporate labor breathing, shower, rocking chair, etc. There's practice of various labor positions and lots of explanation as to which are best at which phase of labor and the position of the baby in the pelvis.
Choose one Sunday morning or Wednesday evening class.
Sunday
In Person or via Zoom
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
March 19, April 23, May 21,
June 25, July 16
Wednesday
Zoom only
7 PM - 9:30 PM
April 26, May 14, Aug. 16
Class 3
The Power of Pushing & Meeting Your Baby
The Power of Pushing class is just what it sounds like. Lots of discussion of positions and which will work best depending on the position of the baby, with or without an epidural. You learn the questions to ask the labor pros and how to respond to the various answers in terms of movement and position. We also discuss the newborn and what typically happens just after birth.
Choose one Sunday morning or Wednesday evening class.
Sunday
In Person or via Zoom
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
March 26, April 30, June 4,
July 2, July 23
Wednesday
Zoom only
7 PM - 9:30 PM
March 1, May 3, June 21.
Aug. 23
YOUR CORE & PELVIC FLOOR
Move with Comfort During Pregnancy and Labor
Rachel Parrotta, DPT (Pelvic Health Physical Therapist)
$35
March 25 or May 20
10AM - 12PM
This class is best taken in person.