Classes include:
Exploring attitudes/fears about birth | Judicious use of medical interventions |
Discovering your internal resources | Fetal monitoring |
Physiology of labor & birth | Complications & cesarean birth |
Stages and process of labor | Doulas and labor support |
Comfort measures for dealing with pain | Postpartum and your newborn |
Fathers and birth partners | Sex, love & babies |
Birth environment | Breastfeeding |
Guided relaxations & coping techniques | Becoming parents |
The needs of the laboring woman | Films and discussions |
Sexuality & birthing | Local resources |
Labor scenarios & practice | Reunions with babies |
THE COMPLETE COURSE
Sunday series 5:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Weeknight series 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday series 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
7 sessions $395
Using interactive exercises, candid films, group discussions, and guided relaxations, you will share a journey of self-discovery with other pregnant couples - build confidence, strengthen your relationship, and reduce your fears. Maximum 6 couples.
The complete course is also Part One of the Supported Birth Doula Training. If you would like to become a doula, please sign up for one of the complete childbirth preparation courses.
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PRIVATE SESSIONS
Scheduled to your convenience
3 sessions $495
If you travel, cannot make the group class, or prefer the privacy of sessions tailor-made to your needs & concerns. In addition to the private sessions, you will be given films and Guided Relaxations to take home.
Call (310) 739-4024 to schedule
NOTE: If necessary for due-dates, we can arrange to complete 8 sessions within 7 weeks.
SEMI-PRIVATE OR
CONDENSED SESSIONS
Please call (310) 739-4024 to discuss your scheduling issues. Frequently we are able to arrange alternative dates/times for smaller groups with approaching due dates or challenging schedules.
Please note:
Supported Birth classes are able to be flexible when necessary to accomodate one anothers' schedules.
Click here to send your $50 deposit (non-refundable) through Paypal, or send your check to: 3328 Military Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034