Classes
Birth Classes Quick Tabs
If you plan to deliver in the hospital and want as many resources at your fingertips as possible, you will want to take this class. Our childbirth teachers will give you and your partner a detailed overview of what to expect physically, mentally, and emotionally. But, that's just the beginning. We also:
-Prepare you for the difference between pain, suffering, and acceptance
-Show you how to recognize and make appropriate choices under stress
-Give you many strategies for coping with labor in all phases
-Teach you how to question and communicate with hospital staff without intimidation (or hostility)
-Suggest ways to take care of yourself prenatally that will help you have a more enjoyable pregnancy and a smoother birth
-Provide you with friendly prenatal and postpartum community resources that understand alternative health issues
-Collaborate with you in answering ALL your childbirth questions
-Throughorly discuss the pros and cons of every aspect of routine hospital procedures
-Prepare strategies for avoiding procedures you do not want and getting those you do want
-Get you prepared for breastfeeding and newborn care with helpful tips and advice
Our classes are small, informal, friendly, and fun. Our teachers are not paid by any hospital, so we are able to tell you the whole story and help you plan honestly and appropriately for your birth.
CLASS SERIES: There are 8 classes in the series. We meet once a week, 7-9 pm.
PRICE: $200 per couple
CLASS DATES:
No Classes Scheduled
If you plan to deliver in your home and want as many resources at your fingertips as possible, you will want to take this class. Our childbirth teachers will give you and your partner a detailed overview of what to expect physically, mentally, and emotionally. But, that's just the beginning. We also:
-Prepare you for the difference between pain, suffering, and acceptance
-Learn ways to incorporate peace and joy in your birth experience
-Show you how to recognize and make appropriate choices
-Give you many strategies for coping with labor in all phases
-Teach you how to communicate with medical personnel if it becomes necessary
-Suggest ways to take care of yourself prenatally that will help you have a more enjoyable pregnancy and a smoother birth
-Provide you with friendly prenatal and postpartum community resources that understand alternative health issues
-Collaborate with you in answering ALL your childbirth questions
-How to prepare your home environment to be conducive to a calm birth
-Get you prepared for breastfeeding and newborn care with helpful tips and advice
-Introduce you to a community of other like minded parents
Our classes are small, informal, friendly, and fun.
CLASS DATES:
No Classes Scheduled
“Thank you so very much for teaching such great birthing classes. Barry and I not only learned the practicalities and ‘how to’s’ for a natural birth, but have a confidence and a peace about it all after going through the BIRTH WORKS classes. We greatly appreciate your passion and experience in the birthing process and value everything BIRTH WORKS taught us."
-Charlotte and Barry Hall
Even though I had 2 previous (hospital) births, I learned so much from Birth Works. Patience and how to listen to my own body were the most important things I ever learned.
-Tina Boyd
It is important to us at Birth Works that everyone interested in childbirth classes have access to them. If you have a financial need, please contact us about our available scholarships.