Group Childbirth Classes

A Holistic Beginnings® series consists of three two hour classes which cover a specific topic. Strategies are offered to help minimize pain in labor, to learn to listen to the wisdom of your body, and how to conserve energy in labor so your body will work more efficiently. Classes are interactive and comprehensive, covering everything you need to know to prepare you for your labor and birth. All classes are held virtually via Zoom.

 

UPCOMING CLASSES:

 

May 23rd,June 6,June 20    Thursdays                            6:30-8:30  pm               CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

 

Course Topics Include:

  • Healthy Pregnancy
  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • Physiology of Pregnancy
  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Stages of Labor

  • How to Be an Effective Coach
  • Relaxation Exercises
  • Options in Labor
  • The Newborn: The First Few Days

Group Refresher Course

Offered to couples who have already taken a complete childbirth series during a previous pregnancy and want a quick review of labor & birth,comfort techniques and relaxation exercises.

Private Childbirth Classes

Private accelerated classes are offered to those whose schedules preclude a full series and those on bed rest.

Typically, couples will meet for three two hour classes held during their 32nd, 34th and 36th week of pregnancy. Private class tuition is $400 per couple which include a complementary ticket to a three hour lactation course.

Course Topics Include:

  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Stages of Labor
  • Coaching through the Stages of Labor

  • Natural Pain Coping Techniques
  • Preparing for Labor Holistically
  • Preparing for Unexpected Situations
  • How to Write a Birth Plan

  • How to Be an Effective Coach
  • Relaxation Exercises
  • Options in Labor

Private Class Registration
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Lactation Classes

Breastfeeding Basics:

This Virtual Lactation  course is a 3 hour comprehensive Lactation class for pregnant families and doulas which satisfies the DONA International Breastfeeding Requirement for both Birth Certification and Postpartum Certification. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance after the workshop. Tuition of $75.00 is non-refundable/non-transferrable. 

UPCOMING CLASSES:

 

APRIL 21,2024         Noon-3:30pm Eastern time              CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

June 1,2024               10:00 am-1:30 Eastern time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Baby’s Nine Instinctive Stages
  • Feeding Cues
  • Breastfeeding Positions

  • Latching the Baby
  • Early Challenges
  • Milk Supply