Childbirth Classes

A hands-on workshop that will educate and prepare you for life with a newborn and what to expect in the first 6 weeks. Topics include: “4th Trimester” 101, Breast and bottle feeding, Safe sleep and swaddling strategies, Bathing, Comfort Technique, postpartum expectations a Question and Answer session. 2 hours of hands-on practice and learning in a group setting. Class workbook, Information sheets and/or PDFs related information to keep for future use and practice. Textbook included.

< $95 / couple >
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November 2nd | 10am-12pm
January 12th | 10am-12pm
March 14th | 10am-12pm
May 2nd | 10am-12pm

This 2-hour hands-on workshop will provide you and your partner with the tools and guidance as you explore Comfort techniques for the end of pregnancy and through labor and delivery. Topics include: Breathing techniques, relaxation, positions for effective laboring, massage and pressure points, counter-pressure and other hands-on techniques, using the birth and peanut balls and Rebozo effectively, visualization and vocalization and more. 2 hours of hands-on practice and learning in a group setting.

< $95 / couple >

November 2nd | 12:30pm-2:30pm
January 12th | 12:30pm-2:30pm
March 14th | 12:30pm-2:30pm
May 2nd | 12:30pm-2:30pm

Evidence-based workshop for families who are preparing for a VBAC • Learn about your options • Identify a supportive care provider • Find your team • Prepare your mind and body • Q&A

< $90 / couple >
January 7th | 2 hours
April 21st | 2 hours

Homebirth or Birth Centers families! This 5-hour workshop is for you:  Prepare for childbirth and baby • Learn about Spinning Babies and the Miles Circuit • Identify your (and your family) unique needs and preferences • Demystify and understand childbirth pain • create a favorable and positive environment • Breathing and relaxation techniques • Partner support • Affirmations for labor • Positioning and movements • How to use a birthing ball and a peanut ball • Massages and touch • What if you had to transfer • Doula’s tricks! Textbook included.

< $190 / couple >
February 9th | 9am-2:30pm
May 3rd | 9am-2:30pm

Getting ready for childbirth • Stages of labor • Evidenced-based options • Comfort measures for labor (breathing/relaxation techniques, positioning) • Writing out your birth preference. Textbook included.

< $295 / couple >
One day class

Basic mindfulness breathing techniques and visualizations • Create a safe place • Easy self-sufficient coping tools using mindfulness and sophrology techniques.  This is a one-on-one session for the pregnant person only

< $90 / person >
90 minutes

A series designed to learn self-hypnosis tools to tap into the cellular wisdom of your body, relax profoundly, release pain, and enjoy your baby’s birth. Easier than the Hypnobirthing method! Through experiential sessions, you will learn: How hypnosis works • Self-hypnosis • How to find your “safe place” • Progressive relaxation; Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth • Fear and worry release • Grounding • Affirmations for birth • How to numb the pain through directed anesthesia and other techniques • Guided imagery for the most empowering birth possible. Odile Penet is not a certified hypnotherapist. She is certified with Mind+Body Birth. Materials including. This series is designed for the pregnant person only (partners are encouraged to attend the last session).

< $375 /person >
4 sessions

Preparing for baby • Last weeks of pregnancy • The first hours of life • Introduction to breastfeeding • New mother and her postpartum recovery • First days at home •  Baby-wearing • Diapering •  Swaddling • Soothing (the 5 S’s from “The Happiest Baby on The Block”) • Feeding options, Burping, etc. This class isn’t a breastfeeding class. However, this class doesn’t cover any car seat nor infant CPR information.

< $175 / couple >
3 hours

Homebirth or Birth Centers families: this workshop is for you! Prepare for childbirth and baby • Learn about Spinning Babies and the Miles Circuit • Identify your (and your family) unique needs and preferences • Demystify and understand childbirth pain • Create a favorable and positive environment • Breathing and relaxation techniques • Partner support • Affirmations for labor • Positioning and movements • How to use a birthing ball and a peanut ball • Massages and touch • What if you had to transfer • Doula’s tricks! Textbook included.

< $265 / couple >
5 hours