Classes are taught by Carole Pesavento, an accredited AAHHC instructor, in my home in a relaxed, casual, atmosphere. You will be with other couples that are learning just like you are. There will be hands-on learning where you will actually practice what you are learning.
Childbirth Classes
$450 per couple
Your course fee includes:
- Support for follow up questions by phone or email as needed throughout the series.
- 1 childbirth education workbook plus additional handouts, as needed.
- Access to my recommended reading list and local resource list.
- 12 classes – 2 hours each
Email me to register for a class or to ask questions
Class Overview
If you would like to:
* understand the anatomy and also the physiology of childbirth,
* be able to identify the stages and phases of a natural labor,
* learn how to know when it’s time to go to the hospital, as well as ways to manage that transition,
* practice a wide variety of comfort measures, breathing techniques and birthing positions,
* be able to sift through all the information that comes your way and separate childbirth facts from myth!
* equip yourself to speak knowledgeably with your care providers about your desires for your birth,
* equip your labor partner to support you with confidence!
* write and learn how to correctly use a birth plan,
* be confident navigating your options and making choices as labor progresses,
* prepare yourself and those supporting you for a natural labor and birth, while also learning which pharmaceutical pain relief options are available during labor and what evidence-based reasons there are for choosing them,
* make an informed plan for postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding including:
– how to adjust to your new life with baby
– ways that dad can help during these first few months!
Then, this is the course for you!!!!
Wendy & Brook
Existing ParentsCarole was my doula during a difficult time in our world, during Covid. I would get really stressed out and Carole was able to talk to me anytime. I can’t imagine what my pregnancy and our daughter’s birth would have been like without Carole’s extensive knowledge of preparing me for natural childbirth and her loving support. She is definitely more than a doula she is a great friend and partner during and after your pregnancy. I recommend her to everyone I know. Carole definitely helped me a lot and I never felt alone. I am so thankful she devoted so much time between phone calls, video calls and doctor visits with me. She will always be a part of my family. Thank you Carole!
Nutrition
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. You will learn the tools you need to help you maintain a well-balanced diet throughout your pregnancy. What you eat during pregnancy not only determines the health of your baby and yourself but can improve your labor and birth experience
Exercise
Birth is truly an athletic event. You will use many muscles you may never have used or even known you had. You will be taught in class the specific pregnancy exercises you will need to know and practice to have the stamina, tone and strength to labor and give birth
Relaxation
You will be taught many different relaxation techniques, so you will have the availability to find the one you respond to best. Relaxation will be one of the best tools you will learn in order to achieve a natural and healthy birth
