Private Classes, in your home and on your time
There is no one-size-fits all "method" or approach. The childbirth + parenting classes I teach are fit to the people who sign up for the class. Parents report that they've found our time together to be fun, interactive and an enjoyable way to prepare for their birth + parenting journey, no matter what their plans may or may not include!
My goal is for all of my classes and services to be inclusive and affirm all families, regardless of how they are created. If your family includes more than one co-parent, or if you're bringing a baby into your family via surrogacy or adoption and would like to attend this class as a family unit, just let me know when you register.
My goal is for all of my classes and services to be inclusive and affirm all families, regardless of how they are created. If your family includes more than one co-parent, or if you're bringing a baby into your family via surrogacy or adoption and would like to attend this class as a family unit, just let me know when you register.
Pregnancy, Birth + Parenting Class topics of discussion include:
- Pregnancy self care, eating well, and moving your body
- Going into labor - how to know and what to expect
- Stages of labor and what to expect in each stage
- Comfort measures and techniques
- Pain coping through breath awareness
- Movement, Massage, Aromatherapy, and Hydrotherapy
- Medical support and writing a birth plan
- Talking with medical staff, asking questions and getting answers
- How the partner can best support the laboring person
- What to expect when choosing an epidural
- Planning for a cesarean birth and recovery
- Postpartum rest, recovery, and healing
- Newborn care including bathing, breast or bottle feeding basics
- Relationships after the new baby comes
- Postpartum mood disorders
Your payment reserves my time. For private classes, once payment is received, you will receive a link to schedule your classes. We accept debit, credit, FSA and HSA payments via Square or Paypal.
National Resources related to COVID-19 & Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding & Infants
- CDC Guidelines about Inpatient OB Care
- CDC Guidelines about Breastfeeding and Pregnancy and COVID-19
- ACOG’s Practice Guidelines
- Dr Aviva Romm’s articles on COVID-19 (breastfeeding, pregnancy, prevention, etc)
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine statement on breastfeeding and COVID-19
- WHO on COVID-19 and Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
- https://ilca.org/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR00SxjhtA8s2IpSYU6t_3bq4-PcZ0TNCr5-sn_PDzysZiVwdxojn-FOplo
- Evidence Based Birth Resource Page on COVID-19
- Royal College of OBs Q&A about Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Choosing a Care Provider
Cincinnati Care Provider Recommendations Preparing for Birth Evidence Based Birth http://evidencebasedbirth.com/ Lamaze International https://www.lamaze.org/ VBAC Resources International Cesarean Awareness Network(ICAN) http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/home VBAC Facts http://vbacfacts.com/13myths/ |
Breastfeeding Support
Wendy McHale - IBCLC Profesional Lactation Support La Leche League of Cincinnati Facebook Group Kelly Mom http://kellymom.com/ Babywearing Babywearing International of Greater Cincinnati Main Group Postpartum Depression http://www.postpartum.net/ A Lighter Shade of Blue Chiropractic Care The Children’s Family Chiropractafic Center |
