Childbirth Education
All childbirth education is currently done remotely due to Covid-19
We offer a variety of Birth Boot Camp Childbirth Education classes and workshops. See descriptions below.
Birth Boot Camp: Training for an Amazing Hospital Birth
Whether planning for a medicated or unmedicated hospital birth, this is the class for you! We prepare you for birth in a hospital setting by discussing common tests and interventions, along with what to expect during medicated, unmedicated and cesarean births. We equip both partners with the necessary tools to make informed decisions as your birth unfolds.
You will:
Know what to expect during each stage of labor
Learn natural ways to relieve pain
Be provided with birth affirmations
Practice laboring and pushing positions
Practice comfort measures, and relaxation exercises
Understand the variations of labor so you can face your labor with peace, determination and excitement
Learn ways to avoid the Fear~Tension~Pain cycle
Understand the way birth looks and sounds through a variety of birth videos
Arm your birth partner with confidence because she/he will be given tips and ways to best support you
Get hands-on assistance creating your Birth Plan
Learn about common tests & newborn procedures
Receive breastfeeding tips from the experts
Know what to expect postpartum (recovery from childbirth, baby blues, postpartum depression etc)
Birth Boot Camp: Training for an Amazing Birth Center or Home Birth
If you are planning to have your baby at home or at a birth center, this is the class for you!
You will:
Know what to expect during each stage of labor
Learn natural ways to relieve pain
Be provided with birth affirmations
Practice laboring and pushing positions
Practice comfort measures, and relaxation exercises
Understand the variations of labor so you can face your labor with peace, determination and excitement
Learn ways to avoid the Fear~Tension~Pain cycle
Understand the way birth looks and sounds through a variety of videos
Arm your birth partner with confidence because she/he will be given tips and ways to best support you
Get hands-on assistance creating your Birth Plan
Receive breastfeeding tips from the experts
Know what to expect postpartum (recovery from childbirth, baby blues, postpartum depression etc)
Workshops
Please note that workshops do not replace childbirth education courses.
Workshops are typically taught in the comfort of your own home or at an alternative location.
Comfort Measures: Amazing Coping Strategies for Labor
This workshop is designed to help both partners build confidence for birth day! Class time is approximately 3 hours.
During this workshop you will:
Practice relaxation exercises
Practice a variety of comfort measures
Learn how to best support your partner during labor and delivery
Learn communication skills for labor
Learn natural ways to relieve pain
Food & Fitness: A Program for the Childbearing Year
Being healthy and low-risk during your pregnancy has many benefits including less of a need for medical interventions. Class time is approximately 3 hours.
During this workshop you will:
Receive tips to help you avoid nausea and heartburn
Get in-depth meal planning ideas, including the benefits of certain foods and which to avoid
Information on natural supportive supplements
Practice pelvic floor and core activities that will help you prepare for birth and postpartum recovery
Practice a variety of early pregnancy exercises
Receive postpartum nutrition and exercise tips
Click below to read the following article regarding low-risk births: Birth Recommendations: Low-Risk Means Low-Interventions: https://www.babyandcompany.com/acog-birth-recommendations-low-risk-means-low-intervention/
Click below for ACOG’s (American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics) article:
Homecoming: life with a New Recruit
Let us help you prepare for the arrival of your baby with this amazing workshop designed to help you build confidence as new parents. This is a great workshop for first time parents! Class time is approximately 3 hours.
Topics include:
Establishing breastfeeding
Newborn procedures
Babywearing
Baby comfort techniques
safe sleep
Postpartum topics
Baby comfort techniques
Reboot Refresher
Designed for couples planning their 2nd ( 3rd, or 4th) birth. The Reboot Refresher course is tailored to your specific needs. Class time is approximately 3 hours. During this workshop you will:
Discuss pain management and your coping skills
Review what happens during each stage of labor
Be provided with nutrition tips
Practice relaxation exercises
Practice laboring and pushing positions
Discuss variations of labor
Please note: this class is extremely individualized depending on previous birth outcomes and goals for your upcoming birth. We will cover the above information, but speak before class to customize class according to your needs and wishes.
Siblings at Birth
The tone for the growing family starts by the way we approach birth as a family. When children are included in the preparation for childbirth with their own birth class, they see the coming baby as a celebration. Ages 3+. Class runs 1.5-2 hours depending on the age(s) of the child(ren).