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 There are so many resources out there that educating yourself about pregnancy, labor,
and postpartum can be a daunting task. But is
this especially true for Dads! Expectant mothers generally read
books and magazine about childbirth and pregnancy. They will also watch
programs like a Baby Story on TLC. A new mother is inundated with
stories from other women (sometimes strangers) about pregnancy and childbirth.
What information does a new Dad get? His only source of information on Childbirth
might come from the Childbirth
Education class that mom signs them up for. It is because of this that I
have recently changed the format of my teaching to focus on the language and
learn styles that make dads feel more comfortable. I would be happy to share more about
how I am
doing this, contact me!
I am a member and Certified Childbirth Educator of Lamaze
International. I also have received the advanced training to become a
Breastfeeding Support Specialist. Lamaze has changed over the years; it's not all
about breathing exercises but about supporting and teaching evidence-based
care. Their web site has a great deal of resources for new parents! I have been teaching for three
years now and have over 144 hours of teaching experience. I have read and trained specifically so that
I can help you with this aspect of your preparations.
Services
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Group
Full-length Childbirth Education Class
- A twelve hour series, split into four classes.
This class covers all the aspects of a Lamaze Childbirth Class; pregnancy
changes and concerns, prenatal tests, physiology of labor, physical and
emotional aspect of labor, medical interventions, comfort measures and pain
relief, complications, induction, cesarean birth, delivery, and immediate
postpartum. There is also an optional fifth class for Breastfeeding
Basics that I would encourage you to attend. You will get a chance to
see some videos of birth and discuss your options and birth plans. I
include lots of interactive teaching styles so that we don't all sit around
and listen to me lecture! These classes are held up in the Polaris
area. Please feel free to contact me for more information. You can call
Ultrasona to register at
Phone: (614)
785-9334
Toll Free:
1-877-4-BABY-4D. Cost for the class is $125 and you
may bring the labor support person of your choice. Materials are
included in the price.
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- Private Full-length Childbirth Education Class
- A twelve hour series, generally split into four
classes, in the privacy of your own home. If you have several
friends that are also expecting you can all get together and have me come to
one person's home. Benefits to this class include personal
attention, classes taught to your unique pregnancy, information on all your
options, and breastfeeding and newborn care basics. I do charge an
additional mileage fee if I am traveling over 15 miles. The class is $250 for the first couple and
$25 extra for each additional couple. If you have three couples that
is $300 split three ways; making it the same price as the hospital classes. Materials provided are included in the fee.
- "New Creations" Childbirth Education Class
- This class is currently is being offered through Grace Brethren Church; it
includes scripture and Biblical discussions. Classes are six two and half hour long classes. We will
cover all the information that a hospital class would cover and more. Classes are
Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. The cost is $65 per couple (you may bring any birth
"coach" of your choice) if you sign up at least
a week before the next series. To sign up
or for more information please call the church (614)
410-3246.
-
 Baby Care Basics Class
- I do teach an introduction to caring for your newborn
at the Babies "R" Us in Reynoldsburg. The class is free, courtesy of
Babies "R" Us! We cover the newborn appearances, first bath,
fingernail clipping, cord care, circumcision and uncircumcised care,
diapering, fussy babies, dressing baby, and New Baby Etiquette; just to name
a few. The classes are every other month on a week day evening.
Please call Babies "R" Us for the next class time and to register (614)
759-7752.
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- Comfort Measures Class
- I do provide a two and half hour class that focuses in on comfort measures for labor and
delivery. This is an excellent refresher course for second or third time parents.
Materials provided are included in the fee.
Flat fee of $50.
- Birth Plan Class
- Also listed under Birth Doula services. This is a two and half hour session on
options for childbirth, pros and cons for each option, how to write a birth plan, and how
to work with your care provider and hospital staff concerning your birth plan.
Materials provided are included in the fee.
Flat fee of $75.
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