Childbirth Prep Series - 3 weeks - IN PERSON at JCC
Oct 6, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024
LOCATION: JCC
The Jeff Center for Families, room
G-106
The Childbirth Prep Series derives tools and
techniques from a broad and diverse range of sources covering all
the core topics of any comprehensive childbirth preparation class.
This series is known to have a great balance between theory and
practice allowing you to arrive at the day of your birth
knowledgeable and confident, outfitted with a vast variety of labor
support tools. Couples tell us they especially appreciate the
practical approach that goes beyond what is typically covered in
basic books or classes.
What you will learn
Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Positions of comfort
- Partner support
- Visualization
- Options regarding labor variations
- Pain management
- Informed consent
- Complications and medical interventions
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Schedule
Oct 6, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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$400.00
3 Sessions
Birthing Naturally: Partner Supported Childbirth - ONLINE
Oct 20, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024
Birthing Naturally: Partner Supported Childbirth
Birthing
Naturally classes provide objective and non-judgmental class
instruction on the foundation of evidence-based research. They
prepare the expectant person and partner by encouraging them to
feel empowered, make informed decisions based on education and
scientific research, trust in one’s body, and surrender to the
natural unfolding of labor and birth. Classes are taught with a
light-hearted, caring, and evidence-based approach. Incorporated
with simple and thorough techniques that enable the birthing person
to channel one’s strength, confidence, and relaxed disposition when
preparing for labor and birth.
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What you will learn
Students will
learn practical tools and techniques that help minimize discomfort
and encourage the smooth progression of labor and birth while
sustaining confidence in one’s abilities to labor and deliver with
beauty and strength. At the end of each class, students will
practice a different relaxation technique. Students will practice
the various physical, mental, and emotional types of relaxation
with the support and guidance from their partners. Birthing
partners will also learn how to actively support the expectant
person during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum
period.
Follow this link to view the full course curriculum: Birthing Naturally Class Curriculum
Follow this link to view the full course curriculum: Birthing Naturally Class Curriculum
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Schedule
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$522.00
8 Sessions
Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics - IN Person at JCC
Nov 10, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
LOCATION:
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way | Palo Alto, CA 94303
Jeff Center for Families (Room G-106)
Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding is like learning to dance with
a new partner - there are steps and rhythms that each person knows,
and now these new partners must learn to work together.
In Breastfeeding Basics, participants receive practical information and support to enhance their breastfeeding experience and help them anticipate and overcome common stumbling blocks that new nursing mothers often encounter.
In Breastfeeding Basics, participants receive practical information and support to enhance their breastfeeding experience and help them anticipate and overcome common stumbling blocks that new nursing mothers often encounter.
What you will learn
Topics include:
- Engorgement
- Storing and heating breast milk
- Blocked ducts and breast lumps
- Positions of comfort
- Going back to work, and more
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Schedule
Nov 10, 2024
Sun
11:00am - 1:30pm PDT
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$80.00
1 Session
Childbirth Prep Series - 5 week series - IN PERSON at JCC
Nov 12, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
LOCATION: JCC
The Childbirth Prep Series derives tools and techniques from a broad and diverse range of sources covering all the core topics of any comprehensive childbirth preparation class. This series is known to have a great balance between theory and practice allowing you to arrive at the day of your birth knowledgeable and confident, outfitted with a vast variety of labor support tools. Couples tell us they especially appreciate the practical approach that goes beyond what is typically covered in basic books or classes.
What you will learn
Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Positions of comfort
- Partner support
- Visualization
- Options regarding labor variations
- Pain management
- Informed consent
- Complications and medical interventions
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Schedule
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$430.00
5 Sessions