Holistic Childbirth Classes I am pleased to offer private childbirth classes for first time parents, as well as refresher courses for growing families. Classes are arranged at your convenience, in your home, usually during the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. $250 for series | $75 hourly rate. The following topics are covered: - The BIG transition: Crossing the threshold into parenthood
- Facilitating family-centered birth: the role of the father/partner, and birth team
- Helping siblings understand -- or prepare to attend -- the birth of their new baby
- The physiology of pregnancy, labor and birth
- Preparing your body, mind and spirit for labor
- Techniques for negotiating labor: movement, visualization, and vocalization
- Physical support during labor: positions, props, massage, nutrition
- Understanding choices for making informed decisions during a hospital birth
- Creating a ‘Birth Plan’ to address desires for labor and birth
- Newborn care and breastfeeding basics
- Resource Packet: referrals and resources for postpartum care and parenting
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Welcoming Birth Please contact me to inquire about the following services, all of which are customized to support you on your life journey: - Newborn Care Classes
- Belly Castings
- Blessing Ways
- Baby Welcoming Ceremonies
- Adoption Ceremonies
- Birth Consultations for Informed Decision-Making
Healing
- Ceremonies to Honor Life Transitions
- Resources and Support for Pregnancy or Womb Loss
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