Childbirth Classes
First-Time Parent Class | Refresher Class | How to Plan Your VBAC  | Special Workshops | Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Childbirth Education page!

2009-2010 Childbirth Education Classes for First-Time Parents

Registration Fee: $25, Program Fee: $200 (Call for information on our Sliding Scale)  

The first 3 weeks of our series focuses on "normally-unfolding" or physiologic birth; the next two weeks cover complicated labors, including cesarean birth; the next two look at postpartum, the baby, and breastfeeding; and finally we have a class with "demo families", new parents who have taken our classes and come back with their babies to share their experiences.

Topics included are: Normal Labor and Birth Progress, Comfort Measures Overview, Breathing and Positions for Labor and Birth, Birth and Baby Plans, Your Labor and Birth Tool Kit, Your Labor and Birth Tool Kit, Complications with Baby, Cesarean Birth, Postpartum: The Fourth Trimester, Breastfeeding, Birth, Baby, and Postpartum Plan Review, "Demo" Parents and Babies.

Please call or send us an e-mail message for a registration packet.

Tuesdays, 6:45-9:15pm
September 7 - October 26
November 2 - December 21

Saturdays, 2:30-5:00 pm
October 2 - November 20

If you have questions or would like to register, please call the office at 812-337-8121. 

2010 HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education Classes

Registration Fee: $35, Program Fee: $215

Taught by Kathryn Beck, Certified Hypnotist and HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator HypnoBirthing®-The Mongan Method is a philosophy and practice which empowers parents to have a stress free and comfortable birth experience. Through education, self- hypnosis techniques, and relaxation, a mother and her companion are given tools to have a
birth that is natural for both the mother and baby.

HypnoBirthing® teaches you that in the absence of fear and tension, you can have a natural birth without severe pain.

Advantages to HypnoBirthing...
Eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during, and after birthing.
Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers.
Shortens the first stage of labor by several hours.
Eliminates fatigue during labor, leaving mother fresh, awake, and with energy for actual birthing.
Eliminates risk of hyperventilation from "shallow" breathing methods.
Promotes special bonding of mother, baby, and birthing companion.
Faster postnatal recovery.
Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended.
Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion.

What you will learn in the HypnoBirthing® Program:
Relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate fear and tension that cause long labor and pain, replacing it with confidence, calm, and comfort.
Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable birth.
The creation and control of the body's own natural anesthesia.
The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing.
Why women in other cultures have birthings almost entirely free of discomfort.
How the mother's body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout the birthing process.
Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges.
The importance of prenatal and perinatal bonding.

HypnoBirthing Class Description:
The program consists of five classes lasting 2 ˝ hours each over a period of five weeks.
You will receive handouts, two CDs, a HypnoBirthing binder, and the book "HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method" by Marie F. Mongan, M.Ed., M.Hy. See videos of HypnoBirthing Mom's and Companions during the birthing process.
Learn positions and techniques for relaxing, comfortable birthing.

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Fridays, 6:00-8:30pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

If you have questions or would like to register, please call the office at 812-337-8121.

Refresher Class

Cost: $60; Private Class: $120. 
Upcoming 2010 Classes:
September 25 1-4pm

Not having your first, but still wanting some up-to-date information to help you prepare for birth and the aftermath? Consider taking this class. We offer it throughout the year, covering four basic topics: planning a birth when it’s not your first; comfort measures for labor & birth; how to prepare older child/children for the new baby; breastfeeding this time around. This class meets for a three-hour block once, usually on a weeknight evening or perhaps on a weekend afternoon.

Please call (812-337-8121) for a registration packet or e-mail us your mailng address at info@bloomingtonbirth.org. We are always willing to work with you and your particular needs, so if we are not scheduling a Refresher class at a convenient time for you, please let us know. Our educators offer private classes or you may choose to take selected classes in the 8-week Childbirth Education for First-Time Parents series instead. Contact us for more information about these options.

How to Plan for Your VBAC

Cost: $60, Private Class: $120

Upcoming 2010 Classes:
Wednesday, August 25, 6:30-8:30
Sunday, November 14, 2-4pm

In this class, we focus on how to wriate a birth plan for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, including what different caregivers require for VBAC, what to expect if you are planning a birth in a hospital, birth center, or home VBAC, and what VBAC labor can be like. We'll also cover, as time permits and participants are interested, comfort measures and other strategies, but that is not the main intention of the class. 

This class is open to any woman who has had a Cesarean section and wants more information - whether you are thinking about becoming pregnant again or when you are closer to your due date. Please note that this is NOT a substitute for the BABS Refresher Course (see description above). 

Please contact the office (812-337-8121) for a Refresher Packet.

Special Workshops


Coping with Confidence 
Saturday, August 28: 2:30-4pm
Saturday, September 25: 4:30-6pm
Wednesday October 27: 6:30-8pm
This is a class that covers various techniques that will assist in providing comfort during labor and birth. Topics include positions, breathing, and visualization for relaxation. You will also learn and practice some massage. Free to those who have been in BABS CBE in the last year. Otherwise $5/one person or $8/two people. Dress to practice, a support person is encuraged to attend.

Pre-Registration required: e-mail Amy@bloomingtonbirth.org for more information.

Birth and Baby Planning Workshop
 
Sunday, September 19 4:30-6pm
A postpartum doula and a birth doula will work with you as you plan and create your birth and baby plans. Those who have been in BABS CBE in the last year. Otherwise $5/one person or $8/two people. Dress to practice, a support person is encuraged to attend.

Pre-Registration required: e-mail Amy@bloomingtonbirth.org for more information.

Pampering in Pregnacy  ( Meet the Doulas)
Saturday, August 21: 2:30-4:30pm
Sunday, September 26: 3-5pm
Includes a seated massage, foot soak/massage, head massage and light snacks. This is a time to get pampered and meet some of the area doulas. Each Session is $30 or 3 punches on a BABS punch pass.
There is a limit of 6 moms per session and Pre-Registration is required: e-mail Amy@bloomingtonbirth.org for more information.

Blessingway Ceremony
Sunday, October 17: 4:30-6pm
Cost: $40
A time to celebrate and honor expectant Mothers. Includes head wreath, Henna design, light snack. There is a limit of 5 moms and Pre-Registration is required: e-mail Amy@bloomingtonbirth.org for more information.

"Relexation for Birth & Pregnancy"
Two Day Workshop
Led by Kathryn Beck, Chilbirth Educator, Relxation Specialist & Reiki Master Teacher
Cost: $50
Upcoming Class: TBA
Join relaxation specialist, childbirth educator and Reiki teacher Kathryn Beck for a two part workshops series, relaxation for pregnancy and birth. Each class lasts 2 hours and meets in the small group room at BABS. Class will run 2 consecutive evenings. This class is suitable for first time moms as well as second and beyond moms, partners welcome to attend.

Pre-Registration required: e-mail Amy@bloomingtonbirth.org for more information.



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