Childbirth Classes

The Course

Based on the Christian Childbirth Handbook, this class is open to everyone regardless of care provider, where you plan to give birth, or personal beliefs. We believe that knowledge is power, and the more educated you are about the natural birthing process and all options available, the better your birthing experience will be, and the more confident you will feel going into the birthing process.

This course discusses the options available to you and the ways they can affect the labor process in an honest and accurate way. You will discover the comfort measures that are most likely to work for you, and explore the decisions you will need to make as you plan for your baby’s birth. Discover the common side effects of pain relief medications and the choices you have using alternative methods to reduce pain naturally.

This class series will give you the spiritual nourishment often times overlooked in childbirth education. Great for first-time and experienced parents looking for  new insight and inspiration!

Course Content

  • Stewardship of Pregnancy

What is Eternally Significant about Pregnancy, Changes in Mother/Baby, Pregnancy Exercise/Nutrition, Meal Planning, Sources for Extra Protein, 10 Easy Changes You Can Make

  • Comfort During Labor

No Rules/No Limits, The Process of Labor, The Length of Labor, Staying Comfortable Through Labor, Position for Labor, Physical Comfort Measures for Labor, Abdominal Breathing, Emotional Comfort Measures, Love Languages in Labor

  • Greeting Your Baby

2nd & 3rd Stages of Labor, How to Push, Second Stage Positions, Staying Comfortable While Pushing

  • Choosing with Love

Options for Labor, Decisions About Interventions, Interventions, Epidural/Spinal, Drugs in Labor, Pain Management Options, Handling Pain Medication Side-Effects, Discussion Options with Caregiver

  • Understanding Labor Challenges

Difficult Spots in Labor, Variations of Normal, True Birth Emergencies, Understanding Labor Challenges, Difficult Labors, Cesarean Surgery

  • Your Heart Check

Writing a Birth Plan, Your Perfect Labor, Fear/Tension/Pain Cycle, Creative Revisions, Labor Options Game, Birth Plan Checklist

  • Practicing Self-Control

Labor Rehearsal, Massage Techniques to Try, Understanding Your Options, Tools for Labor, Labor Role Playing

  • Parenting Your Newborn

What Mother May Experience, What Baby May Experience, Concerns About Your Baby, What Your Newborn Needs, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Concerns, Postpartum Depression

Current Class Schedule

Testimonials

 

This is a wonderful class! Not only do you become familiar with things you may have never had to consider before now, but the friendships formed through this class create a community of support and excitement for everyone’s babies to arrive. It has made such a big difference to me.

My husband and I took this class in preparation for the birth of our son. It was not only informative, but also encouraging! One of my favorite aspects about the class was bringing to light the difference between what is often labeled a “complication” and a “variation of normal.” I highly recommend this class to anyone preparing to give birth!!

This is my second pregnancy with a hopeful VBAC and I found this class to be extremely informative! I learned SOOO much in 8 weeks! I would suggest this class to everyone! I also made some pretty awesome friends because of this class Worth every minute.

Childbirth classes are hosted in partnership with Grace Midwifery.