At this time, I am pleased to offer two different options:
-customized private childbirth classes
-labor preparation for partners (designed as a supplement to any childbirth class)
Customized Private Childbirth Classes
What better way to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care then through a trained and experienced doula, health educator, and mom of three! I recognize and respect that women have many options for birthing. I make sure to teach a full spectrum of options. It is my goal to inspire couples/individuals to approach birth and upcoming parenthood with confidence and calmness.
Topics Covered:
-Nutrition & Exercise
-Optimal Fetal Positioning
-Overview of Labor and Birth
-Pre-Labor Signs, Stages of Labor
-Coping Strategies for Labor: Early and Active Labor
-The Three R's: Relaxation, Rhythm, and Ritual
-Positions for Labor
-Role of the Labor Support Partner
-Technology and Pain Medications
-Preparation for Pushing and Birth of Baby
-Birth Plans
-Postpartum Health, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
Lending library of pregnacy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care books/videos available.
Each individual/couple will also receive a Mama Beginnings Childbirth and Newborn binder chalk full of journal articles and resources. Reading/video assignments will be given, as well.
The best time to start this class is anytime between the 5th and the 7th month of pregnancy. Though it is certainly never too late to start!
Fees
Private In-Home Four 2-hour Childbirth Classes: $85 per couple or $45 per individual.
If you'd like to invite other couples/indivdiuals to join the class, a discount of $10 will be given to each person: $65 per couple and $35 per individual.
Fee to be paid prior to the first class. I accept cash, check, or credit card (processed through PayPal).
Contact me today to schedule your customized private childbirth class!
[email protected]
(701) 412-5088
Labor Preparation for Partners
In these two 2-hour sessions, your partner can learn the in's and out's of labor support taught by a trained and experienced doula. This class is more extensive then the techniques you might learn in childbirth preparation and designed as a supplement to your childbirth class.
We all want our partners to be there 100% for us and they want to be there too, but they might not know the skills and things to say to you during your labor. This class will help teach your partner how to help you and you will both be able to look back on your birth with loving memories of the bond you shared.
Topics Covered:
Choices in childbirth & Birth plans
Optimal fetal positioning
Tools to provide A+ labor support
Comfort measures and techniques
Positions to help facilitate labor
Advocacy & How to effectively communicate with care providers
These sessions can be taught in the privacy of your own home or as a group.
The best time to start these sessions is around the 8th month of pregnancy and preferably after you have completed a childbirth education class.
Fees
Private In-Home sessions: $50/couple
Group sessions: $40/couple *
*Group sessions are being held in Fargo and begin:
June 23 & 30
July 14 & 21
Fee to be paid prior to the first session. I accept cash, check, or credit card (processed through PayPal).
Contact me today to register for a session or to schedule your private session! Space is limited and fills quickly.
[email protected]
(701) 412-5088
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it's not that birth is painful.
It's that women are strong."
Laura Stavoe Harm
