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:
- 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
2024
December 28th and 29th 2024 10am-3pm
2025
January 11th and 12th 2025 10am-3pm
February 22nd and 23rd 2025 10am-3pm
April 5th and 6th 2025 10am-3pm
May 3rd and 4th 2025 10am-3pm
280 Court St NE Suite 280 Salem, OR 97301
I am in the historic Busick Building in downtown Salem. Street parking is free but limited to three hours. The Chemeketa Parkade is a block away and free. Please give yourself enough time to park and get to my office for a 10am start.
$300 per couple
Sliding scale for folks with OHP or financial hardship - email for more info.
Preregistration is required - email [email protected] with questions, or use the button below to register.
What people are saying:
"I just have to say how great your class is. We've noticed such a difference for our primips [folks giving birth for the first time]! I encourage all my primips to take it. Another one this morning!"
- Lennon Clark, midwife
"I just have to say how great your class is. We've noticed such a difference for our primips [folks giving birth for the first time]! I encourage all my primips to take it. Another one this morning!"
- Lennon Clark, midwife