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Gentle Birth: Relaxation for a Calm Birth Childbirth Classes

  • Is a complete Childbirth Education course which emphasizes education and relaxation towards a calm natural birth.
  • Each of the 5, 2 1/2 hour classes will focus on an aspect of natural childbirth, pregnancy and/or newborn care
  • Each class will close with relaxation/visualization/hypnosis/meditation and/or breathing practice
  • Gentle birth will provide you with the tools you need to experience the calm birth you and your baby deserve.
  • Course fees include:
  • Gentle Birth Folder
    • Birth Day: Your Birth Companion's Guide to the Big Day!
    • a copy of HypnoBirthing the Mongan Method
    • a copy of Mind Over Labor
    • relaxation scripts
    • six CDs or MP3 downloads to help you practice your relaxation techniques at home and for use during your beautiful birth! 


How Does Self-Hypnosis for Childbirth Work?

http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/hypnobirthing.asp


Class Fees:

 

Group Classes  $300 per couple (4 couples per class)

All Students Receive a $100 Discount on Doula Services

Please Call For Private Class Prices So We May Discuss Your Individual Needs.



 New Sessions Begin Every 5 Weeks
 Call now for December and January...Spaces Limited!

Gentle Birth: Relaxation for a Calm Birth

Childbirth Classes

SAMPLE CLASS OUTLINE 

Class 1 – Preparing for Birth

Discussion of common discomforts of late pregnancy
Warning Signs in Late Pregnancy
Nutrition: Avoidance of Harmful Substance
Conditioning Exercises and Body Mechanics for a Natural Birth 
Optimal Fetal Positioning
Some Theories about Pain, and the purpose of coping techniques
Understanding Self-Hypnosis
Mindful Breathing
Relaxation Practice
Class 2 -  Labor & Support
Stages of Birth
Signs that Birth is Imminent
Massage for Birth
Breathing Practice
Relaxation Practice
Class 3 – Comfort Measures for a Natural Birth
Active Birth: Positions for Labor and Birth
Setting Your Perfect Birth Enviornment  
How to Keep your Home Birth at Home (or your hospital birth out of the O.R.)
Birth Planning 
Breathing Practice
Relaxation Practice
Class 4 – Newborn Care and Feeding your Baby
Baby Care Basics/Breastfeeding Basics
Breathing Practice
Relaxation Practice
Class 5: Postpartum adjustment, Labor rehearsal
Postpartum Health: Physically & Emotionally
Healthy Relationships: Before & After Baby
Labor Rehearsal: A chance to practice your skills, and put together the information you have learned throughout the class.

Date
Class
Location
February 13, 2012
Gentle Birth Childbirth Classes New Session
5 weeks, Mondays 6-8:30 pm, Snacks Served
South Coast Midwifery
Irvine, CA
December 9, 2011
Gentle Birth Childbirth Classes New Session
5 weeks, Fridays 6-8:30 pm, Snacks Served
South Coast Midwifery
Irvine, CA
January 9, 2012
Gentle Birth New Session
5 weeks, Mondays 6-8:30 pm, Snacks Served
South Coast Midwifery
Irvine, CA

Call for info on private or accelerated classes!

*Leslie Sandoval*
*Orange County * California * 92653*
* Phone: (949)235-9834 *
doulaleslie@yahoo.com

 

Happy Birthing!