Mondays ~ April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9
Your Birth, Your Way™ birth preparation combines research and experience to create a unique learning experience for pregnant couples. You deserve to be educated and equipped for birth so you can break through your fears, allowing you to approach birth with confidence and excitement!
Your Birth, Your Way™ childbirth preparation classes are dynamic. If you are looking for a class that is mostly lecture, this is not the one for you! My unique classroom atmosphere allows for plenty of discussion, hands-on practice and exploration of your own values. I keep my classes small enough for individual attention yet the popularity of my classes allows for a great mix of experiences. You will be challenged, inspired and motivated as you prepare for birth.
What you will learn...
Essential steps to prepare your body and mind for a successful birth experience.
Six strategies you can use to influence the onset & duration of labor.
The four acid tests to pinpoint if you are really in labor and help you decide when to go to the birth place.
How to find out if your care provider is truly supportive of your birth goals and what you can do if they aren't.
The most effective techniques for releasing tension from your body during birth.
Positioning matters: how to use movement as your greatest ally.
The step by step troubleshooting guide for getting through labor blocks.
The physiology of pushing and the method for making it the easiest part of birth.
Rockstar dad: ten skills that will make you her hero forever.
How to get what you want during labor without ever writing a birth plan.
Inductions, epidurals and cesareans, oh my! How to avoid unnecesary interventions and retain control of your options when things don't go as expected.
Finding your birth joy and creating positive birth memories.
The magical first hour: bonding and breastfeeding with your newborn.
Understanding the physcial recovery from birth - belly, bottom, breasts and brain.
Ten postpartum survival techniques that work.
Conquering the five most common "booby traps" in breastfeeding.
Calming and soothing your baby with confidence.
Connecting as parents: why strengthening your relationship is key to effective parenting.
Class Fee: $200 per couple. Includes the Your Birth, Your Way™ Guidebook.
Classes are held at Tranquil Haven Day Spa classroom in Everett, WA. The series is six weeks long and each class runs from 7pm to 9:30pm.