Classes for the Childbearing Year
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 Weekend Intensive
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
Please note that I plan a backup class date in case of sickness or getting called to a birth. I rarely need to reschedule a class, but if I do, it will be on the backup class day listed.
March 11th and 12th 2023, 10am-3pm (backup class March 18th)
May 20th and 21st 2023, 10am-3pm (backup class May 27th)
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 250 Salem
$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
Please note that I plan a backup class date in case of sickness or getting called to a birth. I rarely need to reschedule a class, but if I do, it will be on the backup class day listed.
March 11th and 12th 2023, 10am-3pm (backup class March 18th)
May 20th and 21st 2023, 10am-3pm (backup class May 27th)
1130 Liberty St SE Ste 250 Salem
$250 per couple
Discounts for folks with OHP, Fig Midwifery clients, or financial hardship - just ask
Preregistration is required - email jenhollandwellness@gmail.com
Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
This rotating class series takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, from 6-7:30pm in person in Salem, OR. Each class is a different topic. Please note the topics on the calendar below, and register for each topic you're interested in.
The cost of each class is $25 (per couple when partners are welcome), with discounts for Fig Midwifery clients (25%) and folks covered by OHP (50%). Sliding scale available for financial need, just ask.
3/14/23 - Planning for Postpartum – Heather Way
Having a baby is hard work, but it's not over when the baby is born - the fourth trimester is just beginning! Come learn from an experienced postpartum doula and mom about how you can best plan for this time. Class will include education about physical changes, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, local resources, and more.
Partners are encouraged to attend this class!
3/28/23 - Advice for Partners - Michael Zinkowski MAT, MFA
Every mother-to-be will experience pregnancy differently, and so will every partner. You play a pivotal role and should be just as informed and equipped to do so. In this class, we will focus our attention particularly on how partners can be knowledgeable, supportive, and present throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. If you are looking to discuss and brainstorm real ways you can support your person, this is the class for you.
This class is for partners only!
April and beyond TBA!