CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

All of my classes cover the following:

• How the body changes during pregnancy
• The process of normal birth
• The emotional needs of a laboring woman
• Relaxation and comfort measures during labor
• Interventions in labor
• The importance of support during labor
• An evidenced-based look at the use of pain medication
• Pushing positions and techniques
• Breastfeeding
• Parenting
• Informed Consent
  
• Postpartum changes and care

FEES

4 week (3 hours/ week) childbirth class -- $60 (Coming Spring 2009!)

Private, in-home class (6 hours)-- $100

• Free consultation to answer questions and discuss doula services is more detail.
• Once contracted, 2 or 3 meetings in person to discuss your goals and preferences for your labor and birth. I can recommend resources to answer any questions you may have.
• Available by telephone 24 hours a day to answer your questions and to stay in touch about your progress.
• Once labor begins, I will meet you either at your home or the hospital and will stay with you through your entire labor and birth.
• Stay with you one to two more hours after birth, and I can visit you while you are still in the hospital, if desired.
• If desired my family, postpartum meeting 2-3 weeks after the delivery to discuss the birth and take care of any unfinished business.
• Referrals to other professionals who work with pregnant women, including massage therapists and chiropractors, if so desired and with the approval of your care provider.

FEE:

Arrangements can be made for payment plans as well as other fee structures if necessary.  Please do not let cost be an issue.  Talk to me and I will work with you.  Gift Certificates are also available.