I am a Childbirth Education Mentor for Birthing From Within™. Birthing from Within™ classes are an extraordinary childbirth preparation based on the revolutionary book by the same name, written by Pam England, a midwife. Pam’s unique approach to childbirth offers compassionate and helpful ways to prepare for the birth of your baby and new parenthood. In this class you’ll learn about the physiological, mental and emotional aspects of labor and birth. We will learn how to understand and process the instinctual aspects of childbirth through creative exercises and multi-sensory experiences. We will explore multiple approaches to labor and birth, how labor works, what it looks and feels like, comfort measures and positions for labor, and practice proven techniques for coping with pain. These classes are taught as a 5 week series or a one-day intensive.
By offering private childbirth education, I can tailor the material to focus on what you and your partner want to learn, while ensuring that you receive thorough information about the birthing process. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to have the birth you want, and do it in the comfortable and familiar setting of your own home.
Some topics I cover are:
As a trained breastfeeding specialist and educator, I will help to prepare you for a successful and rewarding breastfeeding experience and get you and your baby off to a great start. Your partner or a supportive friend or family member is encouraged to accompany you. Although breastfeeding is a wonderful and natural experience, studies have shown that mothers who have taken a class are more likely to meet their own breastfeeding goals.
The 2.5 hour class covers:
Gain the confidence and tools you need to set up a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby. As a trained breastfeeding specialist and educator, I will customize this education to meet your specific needs and do it in the privacy of your own home. I will help you prepare for your breastfeeding experience with encouragement and instruction so that you will have a successful and enjoyable start to nursing. Breastfeeding is a wonderful and natural experience but not always an easy one.
Are you nervous about what to do once you bring your baby home or do you just simply want to learn more about newborn care, the prizes and the pitfalls? This hands-on class will help alleviate parent jitters and teach you about baby care basics.
Some topics included in this 3 hour class are: