Now offering childbirth classes at the Lovers Lane Birth Center located at Cottonwood Park ! Classes will be taught every Saturday and Sunday. Classes are taught beautifully combining the best of the top 4 philosophies of childbirth education.

 Because of the busy demands life calls upon us I will condense the information into 7 classes instead of 12. 4 week classes are also available every month.

Why series based classes?

  The standard series of classes for a successful class is a minimum of 4 weeks for many reasons. First of all it works. The statistical analysis shows that students who attend a full series are more likely to have an unmedicated birth. In looking at renewal information it has been found that the fewer the weeks of classes the higher the rate of medication.

  There are many reasons for this and perhaps the first is that there is a difference between learning information and preparing the body physically for an athletic event. Birth is so much easier if you know what to expect. The problem of not knowing what is going on can be scary.  Also, when looking at the class curriculum, you’ll see that I don’t just teach birth. We look ahead to the amazing newborn, breastfeeding and how to set yourselves up for success during months of sleep deprivation .  A series based class gives us the opportunity to absorb, not cram the information. My methods of education are  lecture with props (of baby & pelvis, breastfeeding pillows, newborn sized baby), discussion, videos, and role playing. By using many methods, mostly hands on will ensure to keep you both engaged in learning what to expect; this can make a big difference… especially for those that have a short attention span.

THIS IS THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY!

  Commit to being the best you can be for your baby. Take the time to learn, practice and enjoy the thrill of birth. Take reign of things and be your own birth advocate. A healthy baby, healthy mother, healthy family is our goal. A few weekends spending time to get educated on you options is a small commitment for a life enriching experience.

 These classes will include:

•  nutrition and exercise,
• the partner’s role, 
• stages of labor including role-playing,
• creating a birth plan that works, 
• complications and intervention education,
• 3 hours of breastfeeding education,
•  getting the new family prepared

 Please dress relaxed in loose fitted clothes. We will be sitting on the floor, practicing exercises, stretches, and relaxation techniques.

The goal upon completion of these  classes is to obtain the knowledge to having the birth that works for you and your partner and to empower you to make an informed decision in any situation.