Classes


Gentle Natural Birth Preparation

An interactive birth preparation series designed to help discover strengths, face fears and create a joyful and empowering birth experience. Rather than teaching one particular method, these classes honor the mother/baby intuitive connection during labor and encourage exploring what your unique situation calls for. Discussions include physiology, what to expect, comfort measures, waterbirth, relationship building with your partner, bonding with your amazing new baby, breastfeeding and transition to the new life of being a parent. Come to class prepared to participate in some journaling, visualization and birth art activities to get ideas flowing on the kind of birth experience you're hoping for. We will also take time to discuss common interventions, options available in hospital settings and tips for navigating protocol and policies to get the birth experience you want. This class is designed for families planning a home, birth center or hospital birth.

Plan to finish the series no later than 3 weeks before you are due.

2012 Dates:

EVENINGS - 5 CLASSES
Thursdays February 9 – March 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Latte Play Café in South Salem

SATURDAYS - 2 CLASSES
January 21 and 28 1:00-6:00 p.m. - 4 spots available
March 17 and 24 1:00-6:00 p.m. - 8 spots available
May 5 and 12 1:30-6:30 - 7 spots available

Saturday classes will be at Clockworks Cafe and Cultural Center in downtown Salem (parking is available at the parkade across the street)

Cost: $200 (if cost prohibits you, please contact me – I have a limited amount of reduced fee scholarships or trade may be available) due at time of registration either through PayPal or check by mail (contact me for address).

All students of my Gentle Natural Birth Preparation classes are eligible for a 20% discount on breastfeeding counseling services.

Space is limited, preregistration required. Kindly provide at least 48 hours notice if you cannot make it to the first class as there may be a wait list. Full refund will be provided if 48 hours notice is given. Partial refunds are not given for other missed classes throughout series.

Please email or call (503)580-3535 to register.