During this class we will take a deep dive into all things lactation in order to learn the benefits to both the lactating parent and baby, common challenges and myths, and how to meet the family’s feeding goals. We look at the whole body of both the lactating parent and baby and the impacts on breastfeeding including gut health, oral anatomy, breast anatomy and hormones. We also dive deep into both holistic and conventional breastfeeding tips and tricks, as well as evidence based information to get everybody off to a well informed breastfeeding journey. This class is designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to have a happy and successful breastfeeding relationship with their baby.
Investment: $80 reservation fee includes pregnant parent and their partner. Pre-registration required. Minimum registration required for workshop to run.
Please have a baby doll or stuffed animal available for the class.
This postpartum workshop will ease your transition into life with your newborn, including ways to support your physical recovery such as padsicles, sitz baths, nipple and breast care, abdominal support and nutritional recommendations. We also discuss the importance of your emotional and mental well-being. This comprehensive class covers everything you need to know and answers questions you didn't know to ask. Our focus is on education and preparation so your focus can be healing, resting, and loving your baby. It is intended that you take the class before your baby arrives, so you can feel prepared for the fourth trimester!
Pre-registration required. Minimum registration required for workshop to run.
$75 per reservation for each pregnant person.
*This registration is for in person attendance* In person
participation will remain limited. Please have a baby doll or
stuffed animal available for the class.
Preparing to meet your baby is emotional, psychological, and physical preparation that takes courage, curiosity, and patience.
Birthing From Within Birth childbirth classes are designed to meet you wherever you are and however you feel about labor, birth, and welcoming a new baby. These classes offer thoughtful, non-judgmental guidance through questions, reflection, and experiential learning in class.
Inspired and influenced by the landmark books by author and visionary, Pam England - Birthing From Within & Ancient Maps for Modern Birth as well as Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth, Emily Oesters Expecting Better and many more, Rebecca's classes are solution-oriented, experiential, and useful in guiding parents through what they will need to birth mindfully, no matter what happens.
Classes cover:
- Mindful, breath-centered pain-coping practices, useful to BOTH parents during labor + birth
- The stages of labor + what it might look like emotionally, physically, + psychologically
- Exploring & supporting birth partner's role as the guardian of the birth space including offering ways they may support birthing person and themselves through each stage of the process
- Hands-on practice for physical comfort in labor including labor + birth positions and using a Rebozo
- How to ask questions of + get information from care providers + create a supportive birth environment WITH them by creating a Birth Preference List - learning what it is + isn’t!
- Medical pain-relief, including the Epidural + how to know how to work together to determine when those options might be helpful+ compassionate choices.
- Cesarean birth options + designing a family-centered Cesarean birth preference list
- Birth, pushing + how to use your breath & body to guide your baby out
- The first 40 days of postpartum care for the entire family including designing a postpartum plan
- Weekly emails with extra resources
Investment: $350 for the birthing parent and partner. Minimum registration required. We recommend starting this class no later than 32 weeks.
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.”
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.