Classes

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent. In addition to information, the most valuable thing a woman can bring to birth is trust in her body and the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process. By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies to help couples have a satisfying birth experience, the goal is to connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth. By providing women and partners with a range of evidence-based information, I encourage them to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.

I offer both small group classes (no larger than 5 couples) or teach private sessions catering to your specific interests about birth. Homebirth, private and the standard childbirth education series typically cover:

• Discovering your beliefs about birth
• Third trimester and nutrition
• Signs of labor
• Phases and stages of labor
• Pain coping strategies: finding your natural coping techniques
• Movement and positions for labor
• Massage and acupressure for labor
• The role of the partner and the role of a doula
• Breath work and guided relaxation for labor
• Medical technology and interventions
• Transfer to the hospital (for homebirth only)
• Breastfeeding
• Newborn care
• A Cloth Diaper How-To (Optional)
• The postpartum body
• Transition into parenthood

*this list does not include all information that would be included in an early pregnancy, birth choices, vbac, or refresher class*

For more information about scheduled classes or private instruction, please contact me, or call: 917-613-7865. 
To sign up for classes, click here.