Childbirth Classes
I am a huge believer in the transformative potential of birth. How you experience giving birth matters. It sets the stage for your postpartum recovery (physical and mental), your ability to bond with your baby, your breastfeeding relationship, and your confidence as a parent and as a person.
The US spends more money on birth than any other country in the world and yet ranks the worst of all developed nations for maternal health and infant mortality. How could this be true?
Birth works, most of the time. If it didn't, we wouldn't be here! There are physiological processes in place to facilitate labor and birth, and if we don't interfere with those processes, birth unfolds naturally, just as it should, most of the time. If we do interfere, the physiological process is interrupted, and labor can become more complicated and more difficult.
Childbirth education is about giving you the information you need so that you can make the decisions that will lead you towards a safe and empowering birth experience. What type of provider is right for you? Where should you give birth? How safe is birth, really? What can you do to support your changing body and growing baby? And once baby is here, what about breastfeeding? Postpartum recovery and support? Caring for a fussy baby?
The US spends more money on birth than any other country in the world and yet ranks the worst of all developed nations for maternal health and infant mortality. How could this be true?
Birth works, most of the time. If it didn't, we wouldn't be here! There are physiological processes in place to facilitate labor and birth, and if we don't interfere with those processes, birth unfolds naturally, just as it should, most of the time. If we do interfere, the physiological process is interrupted, and labor can become more complicated and more difficult.
Childbirth education is about giving you the information you need so that you can make the decisions that will lead you towards a safe and empowering birth experience. What type of provider is right for you? Where should you give birth? How safe is birth, really? What can you do to support your changing body and growing baby? And once baby is here, what about breastfeeding? Postpartum recovery and support? Caring for a fussy baby?
Natural Childbirth Preparation Class Series
This comprehensive two part series is designed for folks planning a low-intervention, natural childbirth in a hospital, birth center, or home setting. Taught by a midwife, this fun class covers:
Upcoming classes
Weekend intensive, June 4th and 5th 2022, 10am-3pm
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 5 Salem
Weekend intensive, August 6th and 7th 2022, 10am-3pm
Salem, OR Location TBA
$250 per couple
Discounts for folks with OHP, Fig Midwifery clients, or financial hardship - just ask
Preregistration is required - email jenhollandwellness@gmail.com
This comprehensive two part series is designed for folks planning a low-intervention, natural childbirth in a hospital, birth center, or home setting. Taught by a midwife, this fun class covers:
- The physiology of pregnancy and birth
- Labor support tools and techniques
- Choices and procedures in birth
- Setting yourself up for a healthy postpartum period
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn care and things to consider
Upcoming classes
Weekend intensive, June 4th and 5th 2022, 10am-3pm
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 5 Salem
Weekend intensive, August 6th and 7th 2022, 10am-3pm
Salem, OR Location TBA
$250 per couple
Discounts for folks with OHP, Fig Midwifery clients, or financial hardship - just ask
Preregistration is required - email jenhollandwellness@gmail.com
Choices in Childbirth
Your birth experience matters! Maybe you have had a baby before and you're looking for a different experience, or maybe you are newly pregnant and have no idea where to begin. In this free class, we will discuss the many pregnancy and birth options available to expectant parents in the Salem area. What kind of provider should you hire? What types of things should you read about and learn about to prepare for birth and parenting? Where is the safest place for you to have your baby? What is a doula, and do you need one? The more you know, the better choices you will be able to make for you and your family.
Upcoming classes
June 13, 2022
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 5 Salem, OR
This class is FREE, and preregistration is not required! Bring your partner. Check this page for cancellations the morning of class.
Your birth experience matters! Maybe you have had a baby before and you're looking for a different experience, or maybe you are newly pregnant and have no idea where to begin. In this free class, we will discuss the many pregnancy and birth options available to expectant parents in the Salem area. What kind of provider should you hire? What types of things should you read about and learn about to prepare for birth and parenting? Where is the safest place for you to have your baby? What is a doula, and do you need one? The more you know, the better choices you will be able to make for you and your family.
Upcoming classes
June 13, 2022
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 5 Salem, OR
This class is FREE, and preregistration is not required! Bring your partner. Check this page for cancellations the morning of class.