Integrated Methods Childbirth Preparation Class
Techniques for Birthing in Awareness
With 10 hours of instruction and group activity, this class is part birth education, part coping preparation and part self-exploration. This class includes how the mind and our beliefs lay the foundation for our unique birth experience and contains proven techniques to support the unpredictability of sensation. You will receive clear handouts presented in a 3 ring binder for easy reference as well as home practice exercises, a recommended reading list and a relaxation and hypnosis CD.
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Topics in this course include:
- Birth is 75% Mental
- Choosing to Change Our Mind About Birth
- The 3 P's of Birth and Why They Matter
- Our Collective and Individual Beliefs About Birth
- Nutrition as Foundation
- Anatomy & Physiology of Birth
- Stages of Labor & Emotional Signposts
- What Your Body is Doing in Labor
- Fear Release Group Meditation
- Relaxation Is a State of Mind
- Mind/Body Conditioning
- Mental and Physical Comfort Measures
- Natural Induction Techniques
- Helping Baby Move Through Naturally
- Support Techniques for Partners
- What To Expect if Birthing in Hospital
- Empowered Birth - It's Easier Than You Think
- Birth: A Sacred Rite of Passage for Couples
- Bonding With Baby in Pregnancy
- Postpartum Care Planning
- Postpartum Expectations
- Breastfeeding Tips & Support
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UPCOMING CLASS SERIES:
- 2 Sundays, July 18 & 25
10am - 3pm both days
The Nurture Center
3399 Mt. Diablo Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
www.nurturecenter.com
- 2 Sundays, Aug. 22 & 29
10am - 3pm both days
The Nurture Center
3399 Mt. Diablo Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
www.nurturecenter.com
- 2 Sundays, Sept. 19 & 26
10am - 3pm both days
The Nurture Center
3399 Mt. Diablo Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
www.nurturecenter.com
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By the end of this 10 hour course both parents will feel empowered with knowledge and confidence to give birth naturally. You will have learned a full tool box of coping methods, relaxation techniques, labor positions and movements to assist you.
Class Cost: $225/per couple (payable by check, cash or credit card)
Registration: deannacybele(at)gmail.com or 510-421-6180 (class size limited to 4 couples)
Instructors: Cybele MacHardy & Deanna Mulder-Sauter |
