HDNYC’s Childbirth Education Course

for a holistic pregnancy and an empowered birth

TYPICALLY TAUGHT OVER 2 EVENINGS OR WEEKEND AFTERNOONS FOR A TOTAL OF 5 - 6 HOURS

$400 PER COUPLE

I created this unique series to cover all of the topics you would expect in a childbirth education course, in an unexpectedly fresh and engaging way. The course includes all you need to know to be well informed and empowered on your birth day, including the latest in evidence-based care. Holistic perspectives on health and healing are woven into the traditional curriculum to create a childbirth education class that is comprehensive, holistic, and integrative.

Concepts are conveyed through television and video clips, lectures that include insight and examples from my experience as a labor and delivery nurse and doula, and well chosen activities. The course format and materials are designed to make the subject matter easy to grasp, and memorable enough to recall.

Given that the course is taught as a private or to a small group it can be tailored to your needs in terms of content, time and dates.

Sample of Topics Covered

1. •Pregnancy and birth as natural life processes about which women have innate wisdom
   

2. •Choices in pregnancy and labor support and care
   

3. •Labor partner role
   

4. •Common pregnancy discomforts
   

5. •Optimizing health and wellbeing for labor and recovery
   

6. •Anatomy, physiology, progression, and variation in pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum
   

7. •Labor comfort measures and coping techniques
   

8. •Common hospital procedures including pain medication and cesarean delivery
   

9. •Newborn care: Common newborn procedures in the first hours of life
   

10. •Special topics: The course is customized to meet your needs. I’ve tailored the course to homebirthers using a birth pool, hospital birthers who may want the epidural, gay dads preparing for their baby via surrogate, and single mamas. I’m so happy to offer a safe, fun space where you can truly get all of your questions answered and be supported whatever your situation may be.
    

This Course Also Includes

1. •Recipes and food suggestions for late pregnancy, to maintain labor energy, and to promote post-delivery healing
   

2. •Practical handouts, for example: packing (for hospital)/preparing (for home) checklist, early labor log for your birth partner to keep cool when things start heating up, and more
   

MORE DETAILS

1. •This course is appropriate any time in your pregnancy, though you should aim to complete the course before your 37th week.
   

2. •If you are interested in discussing the possibility of the class for you or a small group please send me an email for more information: hello@holisticdoulanyc.com
   

Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Class

1 1/5 - 2 hours, $200

This class will help you feel prepared for your first weeks with your new baby. We will discuss how to care for your baby in his or her first weeks of life, and I will share practical tips, provide useful handouts and checklists, and give you up-to-date evidence based information. Ensuring that you get off to a great start with breastfeeding, and that you know the right resources if you could use a little extra help, is a priority in this course. We will also cover strategies to help make the first few weeks as easy as possible for the entire family.

Sample of Topics Covered

1. •Transitioning into parenthood smoothly
   

2. •Breastfeeding benefits
   

3. •Breastfeeding basics including latch, positions, and common issues
   

4. •Reading baby’s breastfeeding cues, like how to know if your baby is getting “enough” and when baby is hungry
   

5. •Bathing and cord care
   

6. •Diapering and swaddling
   

7. •What mama can expect physically and emotionally in the postpartum period
   

8. •Resources for extra help: postpartum doulas, lactation consultants, breastfeeding support groups, postpartum yoga, and more

1. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS FORMAT
   

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3. This class is taught as a private in your own home. It can also be taught to a small group if you and a few other couples are interested in bringing childbirth education to you.
   

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5. Content (home birth vs. hospital birth for instance), dates, and times will be tailored to your needs. For more information, please email: hello@holisticdoulanyc.com