Childbirth Education
Preparation for Natural Childbirth
In this 18-hour course, which meets once a week for 6 weeks, expectant moms and their partners will prepare for the birth of their baby by learning what happens during labor physically and emotionally for all involved. The class includes:
- Discussion of the stages of labor
- Practice of comfort measures, including labor positions, massage, counter pressure techniques, emotional support of the laboring woman, partner self-care, and much more
- Relaxation and guided imagery practice
- Discussion of informed choice in a medical setting
- Common interventions, including pain relief options (medical and non-medical)
- Non-pharmacological pain relief options
- Hospital birth and home birth, including what happens at each and who your caregivers will be
The course fee includes a copy of Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin. An informational binder will be provided, filled with local resources, web resources, diagrams and articles.
Next session begins May 6th at 6pm in Chelsea. Class fee is $500.
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing is a natural childbirth education program developed by Marie Mongan that utilizes self-hypnosis techniques. As expectant parents you will learn how to use hypnosis techniques that you practice throughout your pregnancy, in order to condition the mind and body to be in a naturally relaxed state while remaining drug and medication free.
HypnoBirthing is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. It is a rewarding, relaxing, stress-free method of birthing that is based in the belief that when a mother is properly prepared for birthing physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, she can experience the joy of birthing her baby in an easier, more comfortable manner.
Benefits of HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Preparation
- Teaches you to eliminate the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after labor
- Reduces fatigue during labor
- Brings together the mother, baby, and birthing companion in a wonderful prenatal bonding experience
- Invites the birthing companion to be an integral part of the birthing, not an onlooker or coach
- Postnatal recovery is rapid & easier
- Birthing is returned to the beautiful & peaceful experience that nature intended
No sessions currently scheduled. Please contact us if interested in private sessions.
Calm Birth
Calm Birth applies respected mind body medicine and meditation techniques to pregnancy and childbirth. The Calm Birth program offers both women and their partner’s practices that support natural childbirth. This class can serve as an enhancement to all childbirth education modalities.
Benefits of Calm Birth
- Facilitates bonding with your baby during pregnancy, birth and beyond
- Promotes healing of your nervous system in preparation for childbirth
- Strengthens your immune system in preparation for childbirth
- Reduces anxiety and fear without drugs and/or anesthesia
- Proven tool for promoting calm and comfort during childbirth
- Empowering for both you and your baby
Join us for a one-day Calm Birth introduction session on May 12th in Chelsea. Class fee is $50