:: Lamaze Childbirth Education Series :: Lamaze Refresher Weekend ::
:: Birthing From Within Childbirth Series ::
:: Gettin' Down... with Labor - Movement & Comfort Practices :: Rock Your VBAC! ::
:: Welcome to Pregnancy! Series :: Newborn Boot Camp w/Happiest Baby on the Block ::
:: Mama's Milk: Breastfeeding Your Baby :: Private Sessions ::

Lamaze Childbirth Education Series
Duration: 6 weeks

Looking for an alternative to those boring childbirth classes your friends warned you about? Look no further! This interactive series will use games, videos & more to both prepare you for the birth of your baby and to help you understand birth as a normal, natural, and healthy process! While integrating Birthing From Within pain coping practices, there is an emphasis on Lamaze's Approach to Birth and Lamaze's Healthy Birth Practices.

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Topics include:

• Pain coping practices,
• Pregnancy & nutrition,
• Confidence & birth satisfaction,
• Role of pain,
• Informed decision making,
• Stages of labor & what to expect,
• Lamaze's Healthy Birth Practices,
• Comfort measures & positions,
• Common interventions & meds,
• Basic newborn & postpartum care,
• Breastfeeding,
• and more!

* This course is designed for first, second, & multiple parents.

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Lamaze Childbirth Education "Refresher" Weekend
Duration: Weekend (Sat & Sun)

Whether you attended a childbirth education series the first time you were pregnant or not, this class will give you the refresher information that you need to be prepared for the birth of this new child. Like the six week series, this weekend will be interactive, emphasizing Lamaze's Healthy Care Practices.

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Topics covered in the six week series will also be covered in this weekend refresher with an emphasis on what to expect the second time around. There is an emphasis on Lamaze's Approach to Birth.

* Note: This course is not designed for first-time parents. Unless you are very close to your estimated due date, I always recommend the six week series!

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Birthing From Within Childbirth Classes
Duration: 6 Weeks

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Gettin' Down... with Labor - Movement & Comfort Practices
Duration: 4 hours

Labor is an active process, so it makes sense that Mom & Dad should be active as well! Freedom of movement is an important part of an effective labor and birth – in a number of studies, it has been shown that movement may result in less severe pain, less need for pain meds, shorter labors, and fewer cesarean surgeries. Pair movement with various comfort techniques, and you're setting yourself up for a prepared, empowering birth. So let’s get down!

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This four hour class will help Moms and their partners learn and practice a variety of comfort measures, including various positions and movements, to help them deal with labor and birth. It’s the perfect supplement to a childbirth series or as a refresher for those expecting again!

In this class, we will

• Review the stages of labor;
• Learn about the six ways to progress in labor;
• Practice different positions and movements for the various stages of labor;
• Use different comfort techniques to find out what works best to keep you relaxed and happy;
• Discuss back labor: what it is, pain management techniques, and ways to help baby turn;
• Demonstrate different pushing position possibilities;
• Experience a labor simulation where you get to use the techniques that you’ve learned.

Different comfort techniques include the use of counterpressure, acupressure, aromatherapy/scents, massage, visualizations, use of focal points, and more!

A birth ball is included in the class fee. Participants should bring a blanket and 2 pillows and a picture/image for a focal point.

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Rock Your VBAC!
Duration: 8 hours

Stay tuned...

"Welcome to Pregnancy!" Series
Duration: 3 weeks

Oftentimes, by the time you go to a class during your pregnancy, at least six to seven months have passed, and it's time to prepare for the birth of your baby. That means there is a large chunk of time when you are depending solely on the internet, various books, and heresay for all of your pregnancy-related knowledge! This series is designed to cover the information that you are looking for in early pregnancy and to give you the opportunity to ask questions before you hear much of the untrue information out there. There is an emphasis on Lamaze's Approach to Pregnancy.

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Topics include:

• Prenatal nutrition,
• Prenatal exercise,
• Baby development,
• Pregnancy comfort measures,
• Confidence in your body,
• Choosing a care provider,
• Choosing your birth place,
• Common myths about pregnancy,
• Local pregnancy resources,
• and More!

Note: This course is designed for mothers in their first or second trimesters.

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Newborn Boot Camp featuring "Happiest Baby on the Block"
Duration: 4 hours

The idea of bringing home your newborn is often both exciting and frightening at the same time. This hands-on course is designed to help parents find the confidence to trust in their instincts while giving them the tools & knowledge to understand their newborn's needs. An emphasis is placed on Lamaze's Approach to Parenting.

This course goes beyond the newborn care covered in the Lamaze Childbirth Education series.

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Topics include:

• Newborn appearance & abilities,
• Feeding cues,
• The Fourth Trimester,
• "The Happiest Baby on the Block"'s Five S's,
• Diapering options,
• Swaddling,
• Soothing baby,
• Bathing,
• Babywearing,
• Sleeping arrangement options,
• Infant nutrition,
• Basic breastfeeding & bottle feeding,
• Introducing baby to pets,
• Common myths related to newborns,
• and More!

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Mama's Milk: Breastfeeding Your Baby
Duration: 3 hours

This course is designed for those who are planning to breastfeed, giving parents the tools for success. Studies show that when mothers are supported by their partners, they will be more successful with breastfeeding - thus, I encourage parents to attend this class together. An emphasis is placed on Lamaze's Approach to Parenting.

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Topics include:

• Benefits of breastfeeding,
• Breastfeeding positions,
• Proper latch - what to look for,
• Feeding cues,
• The Breastfeed Crawl,
• Supporting the breastfeeding mother,
• Proper nutrition while nursing,
• Pumping & storing breastmilk,
• Common breastfeeding issues & solutions,
• and More!

* This class goes beyond the information covered in the Lamaze Childbirth Education Series.

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Private Sessions
Duration: 4 hours minimum

For those who cannot make it to a regular class series or who would like a refresher course, I do offer private lessons either in your home or at the Temecula Birth Loft. These classes are built around topics that you choose.

Private classes are $150 for a 4 hour class plus $35 for each additional hour. Please contact me with any questions!

I highly recommend pairing a private session with my "Gettin' Down... with Labor" workshop as a refresher or for those who cannot take a full series for whatever reason. For this reason, I offer a special of $180 (reg. $210) when you register and pay for both the workshop and a 4-hour private session together.

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