Independent Childbirth Education
Do you want to keep your birth options open, but don’t know what your choices are? Are you wanting to have a natural childbirth and seeking an informative, dynamic class to help you prepare? Do you want to work effectively with your care providers to create a positive birth experience in any setting?
I provide evidence-based, independent childbirth classes for women and their partners. My class emphasizes self-care, labor support and informed decision-making. Whatever type of birth you are preparing for, independent childbirth classes will give you the information you need to make the best decisions for yourself and your baby.
You will learn:
- what labor is, how it starts, and how to encourage it
- what birth looks and sounds like
- what labor pain is and what comfort measures can help you
- your rights as a health care consumer in the context of labor and birth
- details, risks and benefits of common birth interventions
- how to open dialogue with your care providers
- how to soothe and nurture your newborn
- much more!
Benefits include:
- comfortable, non-medical learning environment
- private or small class sizes and personal attention from a labor support professional. Get your questions answered.
- increased confidence as you approach your birth
- your class is taught by a certified educator who works as doula in local hospitals
- much more.
Interested? Let’s talk about it.
Contact me at 413-588-7020 or karen@gentlebalancebirth.com
Private classes in downtown Northampton or in your home cost $150. Small group classes are taught at Cradle in Northampton, and other area locations.
Costs varying according to the timing and structure of the class.
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