Preconception Class

Are you planning a pregnancy now or just considering the possibility for the future? If so, this 3-hour class is for you!

Parenting begins before conception, so it is a very good idea to consciously prepare your body, mind, and spirit for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood as early as you can.In this class, you will learn about:

  • How your fertility cycle works
    • How to tell when you are most capable of becoming pregnant
    • How to use the Fertility Awareness Method to avoid or achieve pregnancy
  • Choosing your care provider and birth place
  • Nutrition and health promotion for preconception and pregnancy

Additionally, you will have the sacred space and support to explore you deepest desires for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood.

Price for Preconception Class
Private: $50
Group: $30/couple

Labor Preparation Workshop for Couples

This 4-hour workshop is a ton of fun! It’s also great preparation for both partners to create more awareness and confidence in pregnancy, labor, and birth. You will learn skills to help you through the process of childbirth together. The class will enable expectant dads to feel more connected to their partner and unborn baby while gaining confidence and sensitivity as the birth partner. We will cover:

  • Vocal toning to release tension and open the birthing passages
  • Yoga for labor including asanas (poses) to help your labor progress and pranayama to connect with the breath
  • Comfort measures
  • Positions for labor and birth
  • Meditation exercises to create relaxation and confidence
Price for Labor Preparation Workshop for Couples
Private: $80
Group: $50/couple

Full Childbirth Education Class

This class is about opening your heart and awakening to your desires and your needs in order to make informed, empowered decisions. This class is also rooted in exploring the connection of the body, mind, and spirit and the physiology and intuition of birthing. The aim of this class is to give you the skills and community that you can’t get from reading a book. The environment is nurturing, fun, informative, interactive, and creative! Each class is unique, as each member is unique, and is shaped by the needs and desires of the participants. There is not one right way or method to give birth—just what is right for you in accordance with your unique desires and needs. In general, the focus is on how you want to give birth, not so much on what happens during birth. Potential topics include:

  • Identifying feelings, expectations, fears, concerns, and desires for birth
  • The mind/body connection
  • Comfort measures, positions for birthing, visualizations, positive meditations, guided relaxation
  • Breath awareness (pranayama)
  • Discussion of the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy and childbirth
  • Philosophies of childbirth
  • Vocal toning for releasing tension and opening up during labor
  • Nutrition
  • Optimal fetal positioning
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Risks and benefits of procedures including pharmacological pain-relief and interventions (B.R.A.I.N. model for decision-making)
  • Informed consent
  • Writing a birth plan and choosing your birth team
  • The 4th trimester (bringing home baby!)
  • Breastfeeding
    • Group Class Calendar:
    TBA
    Price for Full Childbirth Education Class
    Private Class: $20/hour
    Group class (12 hours): $150

Happiest Baby on the Block Class
Contact me for availability.

Specials

Receive a $50 discount on doula services when you enroll in the Full Childbirth Education Class

Refer a friend and when they hire me, I will mail you a check for $25 and give your friend a $25 discount as well! (offer is only valid if they mention this special)

Gift Certificates are available and may be put towards any service. They make wonderful gifts for the mother-to-be. They may be made out for any amount and come with a beautiful, hand-made gift card.

Payment

A non-refundable deposit of half of the total fee is due in order to secure my childbirth education services. The remaining fee must be paid before the last class. I accept cash, check, and credit card (via PayPal with additional fee).

It is my heart’s wish to see that every woman has the support she desires. For this reason, I ask that anyone who is interested in my services but is concerned about the cost to please contact me and I will be happy to discuss ways to accommodate your budget.