Childbirth and Parenting Classes

A three-week class series designed to provide parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth and options regarding labor, birth, and postpartum. You will gain the knowledge you need to be an active participant in your baby's birth, and allow practice of the skills that can help make this experience the wonderful memory it is meant to be.

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A special weekend class designed for busy expectant parents. Begin the class on Saturday and complete the second session on Sunday. This class will provide parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth and options regarding labor, birth and postpartum. You will gain the knowledge you need to be an active participant in your baby's birth, and allow practice of the skills that can help make this experience the wonderful memory it is meant to be.

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A special one-day Preparation for Childbirth Class designed for busy parents. This fast-paced class will prepare soon-to-be parents for the labor and birth process as well as offer helpful coping skills and comfort measures. 

This class focuses on expectant parents planning for a less medicated birth. In addition to the basic elements of the "Preparation for Childbirth" class, this class provides specific comfort and coaching techniques for each stage of labor. Breathing, visualization, relaxation and other resources are emphasized and practiced to empower expectant moms and give them confidence as they prepare for labor, delivery and after the birth.

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Our Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC) class provides information and specific techniques to build mother’s confidence in preparation for a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. Strategies are discussed for use during the pregnancy, labor and delivery to improve comfort and progression of labor in a VBAC birth. Topics include issues related to VBAC, and preparation for family-centered birth, either vaginal or cesarean.

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A one-night class is for families who want additional practice with breathing and relaxation, or are expecting another baby and need a brush up on preparing for childbirth. This class explores extensive coping, breathing and relaxation techniques for labor, including breathing patterns, massage, visualization, labor aids and coaching skills.

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