One Day Childbirth Seminar
This six hour class is designed for those who want to prepare for childbirth but are unable to fit week night courses into their schedule. This class will focus on the normal course of labor and birth. Parents-to-be will examine their options and expectations for birth as well as discuss questions and concerns. We will cover strategies for comfort during labor as well as postpartum care for mother and baby. During our class you will design a simple birth plan and explore strategies for adjusting to life with a newborn. Class will break for a one hour lunch.
| Format |
Begins |
Time |
Instructor |
Price |
| One Day Session |
Sunday
11/24/10 |
10AM-5PM
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Kelly Durbin |
$80/couple |
Childbirth Education a la Carte (An Ongoing Revolving Series)
Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM
cost: $25/session
This revolving series of classes is a flexible approach to childbirth preparation. Parents may attend the entire series or select topics that meet their priorities and schedules. Classes can be taken independently or as a supplement to hospital classes.
Preparation will be most comprehensive when combined with our Saturday morning ongoing classes -- Getting Ready for Baby, Infant Care 101, and Preparing to Breastfeed.
Joining our prenatal preparation classes will provide the added benefit of introducing your family to our vibrant community. Research indicates that postpartum adjustment is most smooth when parents have friends who themselves are also experiencing early parenthood. Friendships forged during pregnancy continue at BirthMark at our support groups, ongoing lectures, and play groups. Join us. You'll feel better for it.
Sessions are taught by experienced doulas and childbirth educators
Jackie Kelleher and Diane Lawley.
Upcoming Series:
| 2/17 or 3/24 - Comfort Skills for Labor I |
Well beyond the "breathing" that most people are expecting, this class addresses breathing, relaxation skills, visualization, positioning for comfort and to facilitate labor, and more....
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| 3/3 or 4/7 - Unmedicated birth: Making it Happen |
This class is a hybrid of concepts, practices and hands-on skills. If it is your hope to have an unmedicated birth in the hospital, home or a birth center, this class will be especially helpful.
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| 3/10 or 4/14 - Comfort Skills for Labor II |
This class can be used as a continuation of Comfort Skills I or on its own. A brief review of skills from the first class with more hands-on practice.
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| 2/24 or 3/31 - Navigating the Hospital: Feeling safe, respected, and heard |
This class addresses common procedures and protocols used in many of our local hospitals, including induction, epidurals, and cesarean birth. Taught from an "informed consent" format, the intent is to provide evidence-based information to help parents make informed choices.
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| 10/25 or 11/29 - Newly Pregnant? Planning your Birth Experience |
| This class is ideal for early, mid, or even those planning a pregnancy. Choosing a care provider and facility, staying healthy, and resources for birth and beyond. |
Registration is required. Last minute registration is acceptable.
Call 610-892-5051 or email us to register.
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