| Prenatal/Childbirth Education ($50 discount on doula package for prenatal class clients) |
| Private Classes |
If you would like to meet on a private basis, you can choose the standard 8 week
curriculum, OR customize your own classes with topics you feel are most important
to you. Please contact me to set up a schedule.
Customized topics include:
*Understanding Labor/What happens - 30 min.
*The Look of Labor- What does it look like? - 30 min.
*Preparing Your Body For Labor (exercise/kegels) - 10 min.
*Your Pelvis In Labor - 20 min.
*Labor Comfort Stations - 15 min.
*Love Language in Labor - 10 min.
*Learning Relaxation - 25 min.
*Relaxation Practice (recommended every session) - 5 min.
*Optimal Fetal Positioning - 10 min.
*The Fear & Pain Partnership - 25 min.
*Images of Birth - 15 min.
*Birth partners/supporters - 20min.
*Breathing or Distraction- What works for you? - 15 min.
*The Perfect Medication- Does it exist? - 25 min.
*Positions For Labor - 30 min.
*Communicating With Your Caregiver About Your Options - 30 min.
*Massage Techniques - 30 min.
*Labor Scenario Practice - 45 min.
*Choices - Who's Responsible For Making Them? - 25 min.
*The Ripple Effect of Interventions - 40 min.
*Decision Making Tools - 30 min.
*Preparing For The Unknown - 20 min.
*Effective Birth Plans - 25 min.
*Making Your Family Map - 20 min.
*Breastfeeding or Formula - Your Reasons - 20 min.
*Understanding How Breastfeeding Works - 20 min.
*Normal Aspects Of Breastfeeding (frequency of feeds, signs of a
hungry baby, is baby getting enough?) - 30 min.
*Positioning & Latch for Breastfeeding - 20 min.
*Diaper Duty - Hygiene, How To's, Options Available - 25 min.
*Postpartum Depression - 15 min.
*Why Babies Cry & What You Can Do - 20 min.
*Parenting Decision Making Tools - 20 min.
*Baby Wearing Basics - 10 min.
curriculum, OR customize your own classes with topics you feel are most important
to you. Please contact me to set up a schedule.
Customized topics include:
*Understanding Labor/What happens - 30 min.
*The Look of Labor- What does it look like? - 30 min.
*Preparing Your Body For Labor (exercise/kegels) - 10 min.
*Your Pelvis In Labor - 20 min.
*Labor Comfort Stations - 15 min.
*Love Language in Labor - 10 min.
*Learning Relaxation - 25 min.
*Relaxation Practice (recommended every session) - 5 min.
*Optimal Fetal Positioning - 10 min.
*The Fear & Pain Partnership - 25 min.
*Images of Birth - 15 min.
*Birth partners/supporters - 20min.
*Breathing or Distraction- What works for you? - 15 min.
*The Perfect Medication- Does it exist? - 25 min.
*Positions For Labor - 30 min.
*Communicating With Your Caregiver About Your Options - 30 min.
*Massage Techniques - 30 min.
*Labor Scenario Practice - 45 min.
*Choices - Who's Responsible For Making Them? - 25 min.
*The Ripple Effect of Interventions - 40 min.
*Decision Making Tools - 30 min.
*Preparing For The Unknown - 20 min.
*Effective Birth Plans - 25 min.
*Making Your Family Map - 20 min.
*Breastfeeding or Formula - Your Reasons - 20 min.
*Understanding How Breastfeeding Works - 20 min.
*Normal Aspects Of Breastfeeding (frequency of feeds, signs of a
hungry baby, is baby getting enough?) - 30 min.
*Positioning & Latch for Breastfeeding - 20 min.
*Diaper Duty - Hygiene, How To's, Options Available - 25 min.
*Postpartum Depression - 15 min.
*Why Babies Cry & What You Can Do - 20 min.
*Parenting Decision Making Tools - 20 min.
*Baby Wearing Basics - 10 min.
| Childbirth Preparation |
This is an 8 week (16 hour)
prenatal class, designed for first
time or experienced parents who
would like a more comprehensive
course. Highly interactive,
participation based, and lots of
fun!
Fee: $17.50/hr
prenatal class, designed for first
time or experienced parents who
would like a more comprehensive
course. Highly interactive,
participation based, and lots of
fun!
Fee: $17.50/hr
| Childbirth Review |
This is a 4 week (8 hour)
refresher prenatal class,
designed to be a review for
expecting parents on their
second or subsequent birth.
Also highly interactive,
participation based, and lots
of fun!
Fee: $17.50/hr
refresher prenatal class,
designed to be a review for
expecting parents on their
second or subsequent birth.
Also highly interactive,
participation based, and lots
of fun!
Fee: $17.50/hr
Pacific Birth Steps
"Supporting your path to a better birth...and beyond"
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| Specialty Classes |
| Infant Massage |
This is a 2 hour course, broken up into 30 minute classes (for the sake of the babies). If
you are wanting to take this course before having your baby, the course can be modified
into 2 classes lasting 1 hour each. We will cover the many benefits of infant massage,
creating an ideal environment, and infant massage techniques, including fun songs and
games to use with your baby at any age. More classes can be arranged if desired. Private
and group classes available.
Fee: $30 (A great gift idea for new parents)
Gift Certificates Available
you are wanting to take this course before having your baby, the course can be modified
into 2 classes lasting 1 hour each. We will cover the many benefits of infant massage,
creating an ideal environment, and infant massage techniques, including fun songs and
games to use with your baby at any age. More classes can be arranged if desired. Private
and group classes available.
Fee: $30 (A great gift idea for new parents)
Gift Certificates Available
| Baby Sign Language |
To see a baby communicate by using sign language is an amazing experience. This baby
sign language course will cover the benefits of baby sign language, building a foundation
of basic signs useful for everyday communication with your baby, songs and nursery
rhymes using sign language to add to the fun and increase learning. This is a 3 hour
course with 2 schedule options : 4 classes lasting 45 minutes (with baby), or 3 classes
lasting 1 hour each (without baby). More classes can be arranged if desired. Private and
group classes available.
Fee: $45 (Also a great gift idea for new parents)
Gift Certificates Available
sign language course will cover the benefits of baby sign language, building a foundation
of basic signs useful for everyday communication with your baby, songs and nursery
rhymes using sign language to add to the fun and increase learning. This is a 3 hour
course with 2 schedule options : 4 classes lasting 45 minutes (with baby), or 3 classes
lasting 1 hour each (without baby). More classes can be arranged if desired. Private and
group classes available.
Fee: $45 (Also a great gift idea for new parents)
Gift Certificates Available
