*Classes are taught in my home, providing a personable and comfortable atmosphere. *I will have a healthy snack for everyone at each class. *Each class is about 2 hours long and will focus on a different topic related to pregnancy, labor, and delivery each week. *We will go through a student workbook that is full of helpful information to prepare you for every stage of pregnancy. *We will watch videos and have several guest speakers share their birth stories and answer any questions. *Students can borrow any of my books about pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and more. *Students have a chance to win a weekly prize, as well as one grand prize at the last class.
How Much Do Childbirth Classes Cost?
*Classes are $300.
When Are Childbirth Classes Offered?
I offer a new series every 8 to 12 weeks. Classes are usually on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings. *Private Lessons: If you are unable to come to the regular classes, I would love to meet with you whenever is best for you, at no extra charge. If you can't commit to a full series, but would like to have Specialized Classes (see right), I would love to meet with you and cover those specific topics.
How Do I Contact Sarah to Take Childbirth Classes?
*You can call me at 660-281-8266 *You can e-mail me at [email protected]
What Topics Are Covered in the Childbirth Classes?
*Exercise and Nutrition: Labor is like a marathon. Just like any athleticevent requires training and preparation, you have to get physically ready for labor. Good nutrition can not only help prevent problems, but also helps the baby grow and develop inside the womb. *Pregnancy: Knowing how the baby is developing inside the womb will blow you away. It's simply amazing how intricately designed these tiny babies are before they are ever born, not mention all the things they can do while still inside their mom! *The Coach: Having someone by the mama's side to encourage and support her throughout the entire process is so beneficial. *Stages of Labor: Understanding what is going on helps you know how to respond to contractions and any pain. Knowing where you are at in the labor process also helps you focus on what is happening at the time and what to expect as labor continues and progresses. This should help you have the best birth experience possible. *Planning Your Birth: Having a prepared birth plan will help you communicate with the birth professionals who will be at your baby's birth. There are many options as to what you what your baby's birth to look like, and deciding ahead of time will help things go smoothly once labor begins. *Variations and Unexpected Situations: Knowing what to do in case of an emergency or simply if something goes differently than you planned or imagined will help you remain calm no matter what happens during labor. *Labor Rehearsal: Practice what you have learned in class! Try out different positions and relaxation techniques, as well as various "tools" to help with massage and counter pressure during contractions. *Preparing for Your New Family: So you had the baby, now what? Knowing what will happen immediately after the baby is born and how to care for your precious child is certainly a crucial part of becoming a parent. We'll also talk about post-partum recovery for the new mom!
Specialized Classes
*Early Bird Class: Getting the basics of nutrition and exercise during pregnancy will help you stay low-risk and start preparing for the big day of your baby's birth. This class will also give you a great introduction to the Bradley Method® so you can decide if you want to take the full series of classes that I offer. This class is 2 hours long and costs $35. *Labor Techniques: Knowing what to expect during the various stages labor, learning different positions for labor, and practicing various comfort techniques will help you go into labor feeling confident and ready to meet your baby. This class is 4 hours long and costs $75. *Birth and Beyond: You've spent all this time preparing for your baby's birth, so now what do you do that your baby is actually here? This class highlights newborn procedures, post-partum recovery for mom, and how to take care of your precious little one (breastfeeding, diapering, swaddling, and much more). This class is 2 hours long and costs $35.