Discovering Childbirth 6-week Lamaze® Series

Lamaze is a world-renown method designed to help women develop confidence in their ability to give birth. This series includes the comprehensive Lamaze® curriculum and covers pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-delivery topics.

Led by certified Lamaze® educator and doula, Natalia Hals, this class is taught over the course of six weeks. Class sizes are small (no more than six couples) so that each couple may receive individualized attention.

During this course, you will develop confidence in your natural ability to give birth. In addition, topics include:

  • Understanding the anatomy of pregnancy and the phases of childbirth;
  • Reducing fears and misconceptions of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period;
  • Taking an active role in your pregnancy and childbirth experience;
  • Effectively communicating your preferences with your caregiver and hospital staff before and during your childbirth experience;
  • Practicing the most productive positions for labor and delivery;
  • Learning and practicing relaxation and comfort techniques;
  • The benefits of labor support;
  • Tools to prepare and thrive during the postpartum period;
  • Newborn care;
  • Establishing breastfeeding;
  • And more.

Class Information
The course also includes student workbooks and a folder with resources and references. During the duration of the course, you may also check out course books and DVDs from the lending library.

Investment: $250 ($50 due at registration, $200 due by the first class).

Schedule
Discovering Childbirth 6-Week Lamaze Series (Sunday, October 25 - December 6, 2015 (Perfect for December - January due dates)