Our 8-week Childbirth Education Series begins by looking at “normally-unfolding” or physiologic birth; during this time, you will have an opportunity to learn various ways to work through the stages of labor. Hands-on practice will give you the opportunity to discover what might be helpful during your baby’s birth, and your birth partner will have a chance to ask questions so s/he is ready to support you during labor. During the series, we will be reviewing medical interventions and why they might be suggested, while discussing how you can make well-informed decisions during the birth process. Visiting instructors include a DONA-trained Postpartum Doula who will be discussing newborn care, postpartum planning and adjusting to life with a new baby. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Ann Marie Neely Burkhart teaches our breastfeeding class, which covers latching and positioning, how to know baby is getting enough milk and how to avoid early problems. We finish out the series with visiting “demo” families who share their baby’s birth story, breastfeeding and early parenting experiences.
Topics included are: Normal Labor and Birth Progress; Breathing and Positions for Labor and Birth; Birth and Baby Plans; Your Labor and Birth Tool Kit; Complications with Baby; Challenging Labors; Cesarean Birth; Postpartum: The Fourth Trimester; Breastfeeding; Childbirth and Early Parenting Review; and “Demo” Parents and Babies.
Please call or send us an e-mail message for a registration packet.
2012
Wednesdays 6:45-9:15pm Saturdays 2:30-5:00pm
March 7-May 2 March 24-May 12
May 2-June 20 June 2-July 21
July 11-August 29 August 11-September 29
September 5-October 24 October 20-December 15
Tuesdays 6:45-9:15pm
October 30-December 18
2012 CBE Intensives
A weekend class for those interested in taking BABS childbirth education, but may not be able to fit the 8-week CBE series into their schedule. This class prepares the expectant parent for labor, birth, newborn care and postpartum. Class materials, snacks, a separate breastfeeding class (either Milk Matters or attendance at an 8-week series class), follow-up after birth and the bi-annual childbirth series reunions are included in the cost.
Saturday 9-4pm/Sunday 1-4pm
March 10-11 Class has reached capacity
May 19-20
July 28-29
October 6-7
December 22 (1-day format; price will be adjusted and details to follow)
Fees for Childbirth Education 8-week Series & Intensive Weekend are determined by income. Click here to see the income categories for gross income Annually, Monthly, Weekly
| Income Category | Registration Fee | Program Fee | Total |
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A |
$15 | $40 | $55 |
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B |
$15 | $60 | $75 |
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C |
$15 | $100 | $115 |
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D |
$25 | $140 | $165 |
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E |
$25 | $175 | $200 |
If this is not your first child, you may want to check out our Refresher Class, VBAC Class, or our special programs for parents-to-be
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