Childbirth Classes
Private and Group Classes
CHILDBIRTH ISN'T BORING!!!
Sign up for Lamaze classes today!
Why should I take a childbirth class?
to understand the process of birth
to learn relaxation techniques that help labor
to explore different ways to birth
to meet other couples who are on the same path
to be prepared for what labor feels like
to have confidence about birth
to learn about breastfeeding and newborn care
"It was a very positive class! I learned to be better prepared for the birth of our baby and the changes that will take place. I learned to be relaxed and confident that I can do this!" Aimee M.
"I feel more prepared and informed overall. Learning from doulas who have experiences to share was what I liked best about this course." M.E.
"As a dad I feel better prepared to help my wife during labor" S.C.
Topics included in Lamaze childbirth education classes are:
- Normal labor, birth and early postpartum
- Positioning to facilitate the normal progress of labor and birth
- Massage techniques to ease the pain of labor and to enhance relaxation
- Comfort measures, such as hydrotherapy, the use of heat, cold and pressure
- Relaxation skills to use during labor and after pregnancy to relieve stress
- Labor support advice for the partner and the professional (doula)
- Communication skills between the pregnant woman and her partner, and with members of the health care team
- Problems that could occur during labor and birth
- Guidance for the pregnant woman to make informed decisions about anesthesia and medical procedures
- Breastfeeding and the early postpartum period
- Healthy lifestyles for pregnancy and postpartum period
Lamaze classes are different from other childbirth education classes in that they offer the following:
- Small, individualized classes of 6 to 10 couples and a maximum of 12 couples.
- At least 12 hours of instruction, including time to practice skills and comfort measures as well as time for class discussions.
- Commitment to the Lamaze Philosophy of Birth.
Lamaze's Approach to Birth
- Birth is normal, natural and healthy.
- The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
- Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.
- Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.
- Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
- Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
- Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom.
My classes involve lots of hands on activites and group discussion! No lectures here! Every woman's birth is different and Lamaze classes prepare you to enter the labor room with confidence.
Take your childbirth classes from a Certified Labor Doula and mom of ten who has experience every month in the delivery room! Because I work privately and not for a provider or hospital, I can offer you comparative information about metro Atlanta hospitals. Take a 5 week class and have the time to absorb all the information about childbirth, practice techniques, and meet other couples who are expecting right along with you! THIS IS NOT YOUR MOTHER'S LAMAZE CLASS! Learn new, evidenced based methods of relaxation, not just patterned breathing.
Classes cost $175/couple. A non refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your place in class.
Next session starts
Tuesday, Januray 16, 2012
runs for 5 weeks with last class being held on Feb. 13 (total of 5 sessions)
7:00-9:30pm, The Campus, in Peachtree City, GA
Click the Lamaze Registration page to sign up!
Call to reserve your place now! 678-862-7844
Limited space. SIGN UP ONLINE AND SEND YOUR DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPOT NOW BY GOING TO OUR LAMAZE REGISTRATION PAGE!! Class may be canceled if less than four couples sign up for your session. All deposits are fully refunded in this case. If you let me know early, I will set up a class day that will accommodate your work schedule! Make sure to designate on the registration which day you are interested in. You must send your deposit to hold your spot.
I promise to educate and inform you with evidence based practices so that you can plan the best birth possible!
I promise to get you involved, have fun, and that there will be chocolate!!!
PRIVATE CLASSES: No time for classes? Want something flexible with your schedule in the comfort of your own home? Have your own private Lamaze classes! Split the fee with one other couple and host them in your home!
Fee----$300
Combine childbirth classes and doula services and receive a discount package.
A STUDENT'S BIRTH STORY*******************************
My birth experience was amazing. My water broke around 2:30pm with meconium in it. Of course that messed up my birth plan of wanting to labor at home first. I arrived at the hospital around 3:45pm. When I was checked I had already dialted to 4 cm, and 70% effaced. Vicki, my midwife, said that she won't bother us after this and let us do what we do. So, of course we set the atmosphere like we would have at home. We had relaxation music playing, and I stayed out of the bed the entire time. I couldn't walk far because I was hooked to monitors, but we made it work. We labored on the side of the bed. The laboring techniques we used were the swaying, the hanging position, the birthing ball (which I didn't like in class, but loved during labor. I stayed on the birthing ball the majority of the time), massage, hip squeeze, peppermint aromatherapy, and lights out. I also, ate and drunk water and juice during labor. At around 10:45pm I felt a lot of pressure and the nurse checked me and said I was 5.5cm. I was in disbelief and thought she was mistaken. After that I went to the restroom,but nothing came out. The pressure was more intense. I asked for a second nurse to check me roughly 5-10mins later. She said I was at 7-8cm. She then got Vicki and she checked me and said I was ready to push. I was on all fours when I was ready to deliver. The midwife wanted to get a heartbeat, but couldn't get it through the monitor. She then proceeded to begin administering the monitoring device by placing it on the baby's scalp. I moaned no and my husband stepped in and began to ask the questions. She then said we didn't have to do it and the alternative would be for me to turn on my side, which I did. They were able to get the heartbeat while I was on my side, but this position wasn't comfortable for me. I then changed positions again to my back. From there, I pushed and she was born at 11:22PM.This was an amazing birth experience. I know that I couldn't have done it without what I learned in your class. Thank you! I also couldn't have done it without my husband being very supportive. He did an awesome job.
