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Our Natural Birth Classes
We have been teaching natural childbirth classes for almost 6 years now (to over 70 couples- wow)! We've been trained in a childbirth method that's been proven for generations in helping couples through their pregnancy and birth journeys! Our unique classes allow us to showcase our experience, our own creative teaching activities and an updated, visually appealing student workbook!
Whether you are 100% sure you would like to plan for a natural birth or you simply want to learn as much as you can about pregnancy and labor, we believe this course is for you! Check out additional benefits of natural birth classes here! You and your partner will gain knowledge and confidence from start to finish! |
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What will we learn?
- How to stay low-risk through prenatal exercise and nutrition
- How to handle pain in labor and avoid causing more pain
- Training for partner to have an active role during labor/birth
- Relaxation techniques and Birth Affirmations to use during labor
- Labor drug options
- Stages of labor, positions and practice
- Birth options and creating a birth plan
- Variations, complications and how to handle them
- Postpartum care for a healthy and quicker recovery
- Breastfeeding education so you and baby have a good start
- Newborn care and adjusting to your new family
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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 6 couples; kept small to provide individual attention. Location: Our Home in Altoona (East of Eau Claire) Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-8:45 pm Class Series Length: 8 Weeks Class Fee Includes: -2 student workbooks -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, August 20th - October 8th, 2018 Mondays, January 7th - February 25th, 2019 Mondays, April 1st - May 20th, 2019 *Please still contact us if these dates do not work for you or your due date! |
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8 Week Class Schedule:
Class 1 - Intro. to Natural Childbirth & Prenatal Wellness Class 2 - Pregnancy, Hormones & Relaxation Class 3 - Labor Drugs & The Coach's Role Class 4 - 1st Stage Labor & Transition Class 5 - 2nd & 3rd Stages of Labor & Postpartum Healing Class 6 - Birth Plans & Labor Techniques Class 7 - Variations of Normal, Complications & C-section Class 8 - Breastfeeding & Newborn Care |
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