Childbirth Classes

Classes to Help You Feel Confident and Prepared for Birth

Do you want to feel confident and prepared for childbirth?
Do you want your partner to be involved and learn how to support you in labour?
Would you like to attend a childbirth classes that creates a special environment where the focus is on you and what you need to create a positive birth experience.
My classes will provide you with this and so much more.
What type of class is right for you?  Group Class or Private Class – the choice is yours.

Full-Day Group Classes for Connection, Learning
– and Laughter!

This is a full day class designed to meet the needs of couples with a busy schedule who find it difficult to schedule weekly classes over several weeks. You will have the opportunity to connect with other couples expecting a baby with a due date similar to yours.  You will enjoy a fun, informative and interactive learning environment that blends evidenced based information, practical hands on learning and a little bit of humour to keep it fun and lively. Classes are provided at a central Belleville location.

Class includes: Professional Instruction, lunch and a handbook. Cost of class - $180.00. You can pay in full, or you can make three payments of $60 each.

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Private Classes to Suit Your Needs and Availability

Private classes provide you with opportunity to tailor your class and class dates to meet your needs. Classes are provided at my home in Tweed, or my office in Belleville. Private classes range in time from 1.5 – 3 hours depending on the information you would like to have covered. You have the option to select the curriculum items to prepare you for your birth, or you can have the full curriculum covered in your private class. Classes can be provided in one or two sessions. Call for pricing informtion. Payment can be made in full, or spread over 2-3 payments.

Childbirth Class Curriculum

Everything you need to know to prepare for labour, delivery and the early postpartum period.

• Signs of labour
• Stages of labour – physical & emotional
• Positions for labour with practice
• Positions for pushing with practice
• Back labour
• Pain & pain coping techniques with practice of breathing, massage, relaxation, pressure, visualization & vocalization
• Body relaxation & awareness
• Support for the labouring woman – the role of partners and Doulas
• Intervention – including induction, episiotomy, forceps, vacuum extraction and fetal monitoring
• Medication options – including benefits, risks and implications for mom and baby
• Caesarean birth & how to avoid if possible
• Postpartum Recovery – physical & emotional

Pregnancy and Postpartum Follow up

With enrolment in my private or group class, you get more than just the class. I provide follow up email and telephone support during the remainder of your pregnancy and in the early postpartum period. I am just a phone call or mouse click away to provide you with information, support and reassurance.

Get warm, welcoming and professional childbirth support.

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