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Series Description
This comprehensive Childbirth Education series covers all aspects of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. We focus on informed decision-making and evidence-based information, taking time to discuss the risks and benefits of all aspects of your birth preferences. This is not a "natural birth" or a "medicated birth" class series; rather we help you decide what kind of birth you want, guide you through the questions to ask yourself and your care provider, and give you the skills you need to achieve your birth experience. For details about class topics, please see our Class and Schedule page.
The class series runs for six weeks, followed by the Breastfeeding class and Infant Care class. Scheduling and billing these two classes separately provides flexibility and respect for all parents -- we won't make you sit through (or pay for) a breastfeeding class if you cannot or are choosing not to breastfeed, or attend a newborn care class if this is your second baby.
Classes are ideal of pregnant women in their second or third trimester (if you are due VERY soon, please contact Mollie to discuss a private session). We encourage partners or other support people (a parent, friend, doula, etc.) to participate in classes, and we respect and welcome all family structures.
Location
Second Chances Consignment Shop, Community Room
7 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst, MA 01002
Dates: Thursdays, October 16 through November 20, 6pm--8pm
Cost: $90.00 per couple
Classes (2 hours each):
- Thursday October 16: Choosing Care, Anatomy and Physiology
- Thursday October 23: Labor and Delivery
- Thursday October 30: Pain Management
- Thursday November 6: Common Interventions
- Thursday November 13: Basic Newborn Care and Feeding
- Thursday November 20: Postpartum Care
Date: Thursday December 4, 6pm--8pm
Cost: With 6-Week Series, $25.00 per couple
Without series, $30.00 per couple
Topics:
- Anatomy of Nursing
- Latch
- Breastfeeding Positions
- Common Problems and Solutions
- Pumping and Bottle-Feeding Expressed Milk
Newborn Care Class
Date: Thursday December 11, 6pm--8pm
Cost: With 6-Week Series, $25.00 per couple
Without series, $30.00 per couple
Topics:
- Newborn Anatomy
- Bathing and Skin Care
- Diapering
- Calming and Swaddling
- Sleep Safety
- Car-Seats
- Babywearing
Questions about the class? Interested but would prefer a private session? Ready to sign up? Please contact Mollie today!
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