What will we learn?

• ​​​​How to stay low-risk through prenatal exercise and nutrition​
• How to handle pain during labor -natural methods are prioritized but info. is also shared about drug options
• ​Training for your PARTNER (or coach) to have an active role during labor/birth
• Weekly relaxation techniques and Birth Affirmations to use during labor​
• Stages of labor, positions and techniques​
• Birth options and creating a birth plan​
• Variations, complications and how to handle them​
• Postpartum care and healing for mom
• Breastfeeding education and tips
• Newborn care and adjusting to your new family​

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Natural Birth Class Details:
Classes are informal and include a mixture of lecture, demonstrations, discussion, games, videos and visual aids. We have fun while we learn! Class size is maxed at 7 couples; kept small to provide individual attention.

Location: Our Home in Altoona (East of Eau Claire)
Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm
Class Series Length: 6 Weeks
Class Fee Includes:
-1 student workbook
- 1 copy of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book
-Numerous hand-outs, weekly class agendas, and a folder for organization
-Weekly class emails with further reading and resources
-Access to our birthing/parenting 'Lending Library'
-24/7 access to Amanda for support and questions
-A Birth Class Reunion following all of the births of your classmates

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Upcoming Class Series:

Mondays, September 16th - September 30th
​(3 weeks)
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We also teach a 2 day 'MINI BIRTH CLASS' if the dates above do not work. This is scheduled on an 'as needed' basis and has a separate fee. Please email to ask more.

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6 Week Class Schedule:
Class 1 - Foundations
Class 2 - The Labor Process
Class 3 - Comfort Measures & Support
Class 4 - Labor Positions & Techniques
Class 5 - Variations & Complications
Class 6 - Postpartum, Breastfeeding,
​& Newborn Care