Prenatal Education
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
Choose the most convenient Saturday option:
3:00-5:30 pm
$45 per couple
April 12
June 7
Would you like to know more about:
- How to avoid almost all common breastfeeding problems?
- How partners can help with breastfeeding?
- How to know your baby is getting enough milk?
- How often to feed your baby?
- What to do if you are in pain?
- Where to go with questions?
Classes taught by Adrienne Fuson, Lactation Specialist, Certified Doula, LMT, BA
Adrienne Fuson has worked with pregnant families for over fourteen years. She is a Lactation Specialist and has worked extensively with breastfeeding issues. She is a labor doula and teaches the labor doula certification course at the Birthingway School of Midwifery. She is also a nursing mother.
- Be prepared and confident
- Meet other expectant parents
- Have fun in a relaxed atmosphere
- Bring any and all questions
5 week series
April and May Classes are FULL
next classes:
Tuesdays 6:30-8:45pm
June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
Thursdays. 7-9:15pm
June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10
Additional class in NE Portland:
Wednesdays 6:30-8:45P: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16
HypnoBirthing is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. It's based on the belief that all babies should be born in an atmosphere of gentility and peace and that severe discomfort does not need to be an accompaniment to the birthing process. That when a mother is prepared physically, mentally and emotionally, she can experience birth in a calm, joyful and much more comfortable manner. This class teaches and utilizes relaxation and breathing techniques as well as focus on the bond between you, your birthing partner and your baby. Finally, HypnoBirthing brings a woman back to her own natural birthing instincts.
Strongly consider signing up at 24-28 weeks in your pregnancy, which allows for plenty of time for practice and contingency plans related to a missed class as each class is equally important to the program.
Taught by
Kristen Olberz
For more information e-mail
kristen@zenana-spa.com
or call 503-502-6585
You may also visit
http://www.HypnoBirthing.com
Taught by: Nora Tallman, ND CNM and Catherine Schaefer, ND CNM
Fridays
6:30-8:30 pm - ongoing
A birth class focused on emotional and psychological preparation for natural childbirth and parenting (along with the practical information you might need).
The class is open to the clients of a Gentle Beginning Midwifery Services or anyone else planning a natural birth, in or out of hospital.
The Inner Work of Birth is a support group that focuses on the inner preparation for natural childbirth. We spend half our time meeting with the pregnant women as a group and on alternate weeks we invite the partners to join us. The women's groups allow us to explore more intimate topics that many women are uncomfortable discussing with other women's partners. We address issues of coping with pain, dealing with fears, releasing the need to control and accessing our own empowerment. We use art, discussions, journaling, sensing exercises and ceremony to prepare ourselves for one of the most important events of our lives. During the alternate weeks we encourage partners to be involved when we cover broader topics such as recognizing the start of labor, what to expect during labor, meeting the challenges of parenthood and taking care of newborn babies. We also spend time focused on partners and address issues of supporting a laboring woman and adjusting to the change this baby will bring to their lives. However, for single Moms or Moms whose partners can't attend please feel welcomed to join us either alone or with a friend. Nothing in the class requires partner attendance. For those who do attend we encourage sincere participation in order to tailor the class to meet your needs.
To Register call 503-263-2058 or email us at: agentlebeginning@web-ster.com
June 21
September 6
October
4
December 6
An interactive class designed to teach you not only the basics of baby care, but also the subtleties of understanding and interpreting your newborn's cues so that you can better soothe and communicate with your baby. We will cover bathing, diapering, swaddling and other soothing skills, as well as newborn senses. There will also be a section focusing on baby carrier choices. This class will build confidence in your parenting skills, and offer evidence-based information on providing care and adjusting to the newborn period.
Cost: $75 per couple - pre-registration requested - contact Kimberly to register:
Taught by Kimberly Bepler of ABC Doula Services
http://www.abcdoulaservice.com/
Heart Journey's Childbirth Preparation For Lesbian Parents
Next dates TBA
As a lesbian parent, would you like experience truly family friendly childbirth classes? Explore birth as it more accurately represent your experience of mothers and babies? Exploring the journey of childbirth together, expectant parents will be able to prepare for last stages of pregnancy, birth and parenting in setting where the specific needs of Lesbian Motherhood are honored and addressed.
This class draws from the best of methodologies and perspectives including birthing from within style, joyful birth, lamaze and time-tested support from the doula-educator's personal experiences.
The educator: Jesse Henderson, CD, LCCE is a passionate mama advocate, birth and postpartum doula and founder of Mother Tree birth services. She's attended over 130 families through their birth experiences and supported many two-mama couples on their heart journey. She teaches in a variety of settings including hospital and home and is experienced in supporting families in home birth, hospital and birth center birth. Her unique perspectives will bring a warm and safe environment and evidence based perspectives to your needs as a birthing couple. Topics include: An Overview of the Stages of Labor; Recognizing Patterns of Labor; Pushing: The Second Stage of Labor; Comfort Measures for the Stages of Labor; Understanding Normal/Understanding Complications; Pitocin and Other Interventions; Working with Your Doctor or Midwife: Advocacy Issues and Birth Plans; Lesbian Motherhood: Legal Considerations and Co-parent Adoption; The Fourth Trimester: What to Expect From the First Weeks of Motherhood; Breastfeeding and Co-parent Nursing; Newborn Loving Care: Understanding and Caring for Your Baby
RSVP: 503-343-9911 or classes@mothertreebirth.com
$250 Min of 4 sign-ups required
Mothertree Childbirth Preparation Course
6:00-8:30 pm
Tuesdays
June 3-24 OR
July 8-29
This session in a personal setting, allows couples to explore the transformative experiences of childbirth and their own unique pain coping styles while considering evidence-based information on normal birth. Please bring pillows.
$200 Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 couples required.
To register please call 503-343-9911 or e-mail classes@mothertreebirth.com
Taught by Jesse Henderson of Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Childbirth Preparation Weekend
Next Dates TBA
This session in a personal setting, allows couples to explore the transformative experiences of childbirth and their own unique pain coping styles while considering evidence-based information on normal birth. Please bring pillows.
$200 Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 couples required.
To register please call 503-343-9911 or e-mail classes@mothertreebirth.com
Taught by Jesse Henderson of Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Birthing From Within Class
Tuesdays, 4 week series 6 to 9 pm
August 5-26
Guiding expectant parents to a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of birth. This course is based on Birthing From Within philosophy. It provides a multi-sensory, holistic approach to childbirth education. Parents will learn through interactive and creative participation, in a spirit of fun and curiosity.. Please bring pillows.
Register: Please call 503-343-9911 or e-mail, classes@mothertreebirth.com
$250 (includes text) Min of 4, max 6 couples required
Taught by Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Birth Preparation Seminars
All seminars presented by Mothertree Birth
Cost:
$40/couple open attendance
RSVP:
503-238-mama (6262)
2nd Sunday of the Month, 3 to 5 pm (except for December -
Dec 21 3-5 pm Mother Tree 9th Moon Blessingway
Comfort Positions for Labor and Birth
next date TBA
Learn positions and movement for comfort through labor and birth.
Comfort Massage for Labor
next date TBA
Learn gentle positioning and massage with your partner to enhance relaxation and deepen your connection with body, baby and partner.
Natural Pain Coping Techniques for Labor
Aug 10
Discover your natural coping style and techniques for reducing pain sensations in labor. Includes relaxation, breathing and comfort massage. Please bring pillows.
Natural Pain Coping Techniques for Labor II
Apr 13
Sep 14
Build on your own unique coping style by creating a mindset for pain coping using tools of intention, meditation and other visualization techniques.
Sit Baby Sit! Good Baby
May 11
Oct 12
Learn simple and effective techniques for connecting with your baby prenatally and encouraging baby into the most optimal position for birth. Learn how to avoid the dreaded back labor, encourage breech babies to turn and how to work with your baby in labor for a faster, more efficient birth.
Yummy Mummies:
nutrition for pregnancy and birth
Jun 8
Did you know that what you eat during pregnancy can have a direct effect on your birth process as well as your babies life-long health? Come learn how your choices establish your babies preferences early and how you can contribute to creating an easy birth and happy baby through specific food choices. A baby is made of what you eat--literally!
Postpartum Recovery for Mama
Nov 9
Come explore the early weeks of mamahood and how you can ease the recovery period for both you and baby through knowing what to expect from your body and your baby. Learn about exercises, nutrition and resources that can assist your journey into motherhood. This class works well for pregnant or postpartum mamas.
Birth Movie Night
next dates TBA
Over 300,00 women will be giving birth when you do. Explore birth options from around the globe on this fun birth movie night. Lead by experienced doulas, you'll get all your questions answered about how some of the fascinating experiences from these women's stories might fit into your birth plan.
Have Baby Will Travel--Wearing Your Baby
next dates TBA
Everything you've wanted to know about baby slings, carriers and backpacks! Learn about the different options before babies arrival or bring your baby in postpartum. Includes safety tips, hands-on with the carriers and travel tips for everyday and far away places.
Joyful Birth Journaling
next dates TBA
Tap into your deepest emotions and prepare for the transformative role of birth with joyful birth journaling. This method makes use of several art therapy activities such as drawing, sculpting, doodling, scribbling, and writing with the dominant and non-dominant hands.
