Childbirth Education - 5 Week Series

Birth Matters developed a Childbirth Education class to help women
and their partners understand the range of birth choices, and to
crystallize their desires, and gain confidence to advocate for
themselves during the birth experiences.


I'm considering an epidural. Do I still need to take classes?


Yes! Regardless whether you choose medication, there are many
decisions to be made during labor and birth. Taking our Childbirth
Education class helps pinpoint your specific needs throughout the
process and identify ways for you to best be supported.


Why not take classes offered at the hospital?


You may want to do that also, but much of the time spent in
hospital-based childbirth classes details hospital procedures and
protocols. In contrast, our class teaches about the actual birth
process and prepares families to make informed decisions. We take time
to explore the emotional, spiritual, physical, and medical aspects that
are all a part of the labor and birth experience. In addition, we offer
more contact hours with an educator, allowing for more instruction,
discussion, and practice of everything a woman and her partner need to
prepare for their birth.


Upon completion of our Childbirth Education classes, you will...


understand the birth process, including the stages of labor
be able to anticipate and prepare for emotions that can arise while being in labor
be familiar with your physical and emotional coping styles
have practiced positions and movement to aid in pain-coping from early labor through delivery
have an empowered partner who has learned and practiced hands-on support techniques
have accurate and detailed information about all pain medication and medical technology available during labor and birth
learn how to write an effective and individualized birth plan
be empowered and prepared to navigate choice-making in labor


The Childbirth Education class is offered as a five-session
weeknight series and also a weekend intensive. This class can be taken
individually or together with Breastfeeding and Newborn Care as part of
the Comprehensive Package. We recommend you complete these classes
prior to 36 weeks of pregnancy.





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