This class is ideal for parents, expecting parents, grandparents, caregivers, or anyone interested in learning how to save a life! This class is not designed for those who need certification or a course completion card for employment.
This two hour course is taught by Dr. Laura Vanston, an experienced pediatric nurse practitioner, with a background in CPR training and acute and emergency pediatric care.
*Course registration fee is $50/person. Each participant needs to be registered separately. Pre-registration is required. Minimum registration required for workshop to run.
Music & Relaxation- To help new parents reduce the common anxiety that comes with having a new baby and feeling overwhelmed/isolated.
Baby Massage- Partnered with original lullabies, parents will learn bonding techniques that can be continued at home as part of a bedtime routine with baby.
Group Singing- Helps improve mood and create a sense of community with other new parents.
Instrument Play and Movement- gently stimulate baby through touch, sound, and eye contact.
$200 investment for one parent and baby.
around 4 months gestation? Mom's voice attracts baby's attention
first, and the singing voice is actually heard more clearly in the
womb than the speaking voice. Hearing your voice every day in utero
establishes a sense of safety and comfort that continues after birth.
Research has shown that a fetus can learn to recognize simple melodies
that it has been exposed to repeatedly in the womb, and we can
actually condition the fetus to have a specific response to certain
songs (e.g.: relax, comfort, signal sleep or eating time).
In Pregnancy for Music, we will use music to create a calm and
nurturing space for your baby while they are making their home within
you; as well as deepen the special emotional bond you share with your
unborn baby.
PLAYLISTS
Learn how to create effective playlists for labor and delivery,
bedtime, and more!
SINGING & MOVEMENT
Learn how your singing voice, along with specific movements, can
stimulate your baby and strengthen the bond that you feel when your
baby moves to musical cues.
LEARN NEW SONGS
We will sing simple lullabies and special melodies that your baby will
learn to recognize more and more each time they hear it. You can even
use these songs after baby is born to continue strengthening your bond
and comfort your little one!
MUSIC & RELAXATION
Set to live music, we will work on relaxation techniques coupled with
guided imagery that will help to create a calm, stress-free
environment for the growing life inside you.
INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Learn how to gently and safely use musical instruments to stimulate
your baby in utero and enable you to connect to their physical
movements.”
Have you considered hiring a Birth Doula for your baby's
arrival? Or a Postpartum Doula to help you navigate the 4th
trimester and support you when you bring baby home? Are you curious
what role a doula plays on your birth team? Join us for this free
event to learn more about what a doula does, how they support you
and your partner, and have your questions answered by our amazing
doulas.
Why Take A Childbirth Class?
A Childbirth Education Class can help prepare expecting parents and their support person for the changes that occur during pregnancy and what to expect during birth. Being prepared and having a plan for how you will approach this very important time can help you create a labor and birthing experience in tune with your desires.
Some of the benefits this Childbirth Class are:
- Understand the normal changes that occur in the body
throughout childbirth.
- Become educated on the procedures and interventions that are
common during labor and birth.
- Learn basic support and comfort techniques for the laboring
person.
- Learn different pain management and comfort techniques including
breathing and positioning.
- Address fears and get answers to your questions.
The time spent in class will not only educate expecting parents and their support person, but it will also bring them closer, help them create a plan, and become more confident in their decisions while understanding each other’s roles.
This valuable class covers a great deal of information is a short amount of time.
$125 for the expecting parent and their support person
Pre-registration required. Minimum registration required for workshop to run.