Private Childbirth Education Course
Classes are held in your home
Lesson 1 - Foundations: Understanding the physical, mental & emotional aspects of birth Birth anatomy Assessing progression of labor Determining position & station of baby Medical & midwifery birth models Breaking the fear-pain-tension cycle Rebozo and comfort measures for the pelvic area Brief history of approaches to birth
Lesson 2 - Understanding how to work within the Labor Process What to eat & drink during labor (and when) What is labor - soft signs and definitive signs Targeted exercises for each phase of labor Methods to avoid a labor stall Birth affirmations and breathing techniques
Lesson 3 - Labor Options and Safety Concerns
Birth preferences Newborn procedures Maximizing a calm & peaceful birth Coping techniques for birth's intensity Informed consent / refusal
Week 4 - When Labor Starts / Birthing Options Possible reasons for transferring to the hospital
Possible natural ways to induce labor Comfort measures you probably haven't heard of What to expect if birthing in the hospital Labor induction: common reasons and induction options Pain medication choices What if you need a surgical birth?
Week 5 - From Pushing to Postpartum Birth positions for each phase of labor Birth tools to use wherever labor takes place Tips for pushing Postpartum care and common concerns How to quickly become a baby whisperer Post labor support.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Group Childbirth Education Course (Virtual &/or In Person)
Classes are held in Sanford, FL, or a combination of virtual lessons, with 1 session conducted in Sanford, FL
Lesson 1 - Foundations: Understanding the physical, mental & emotional aspects of birth Birth anatomy Assessing progression of labor Determining position & station of baby Medical & midwifery birth models Breaking the fear-pain-tension cycle Rebozo and comfort measures for the pelvic area Brief history of approaches to birth
Lesson 2 - Understanding how to work within the Labor Process What to eat & drink during labor (and when) What is labor - soft signs and definitive signs Targeted exercises for each phase of labor Methods to avoid a labor stall Birth affirmations and breathing techniques
Lesson 3 - Labor Options and Safety Concerns
Birth preferences Newborn procedures Maximizing a calm & peaceful birth Coping techniques for birth's intensity Informed consent / refusal
Week 4 - When Labor Starts / Birthing Options Possible reasons for transferring to the hospital
Possible natural ways to induce labor Comfort measures you probably haven't heard of What to expect if birthing in the hospital Labor induction: common reasons and induction options Pain medication choices What if you need a surgical birth?
Week 5 - From Pushing to Postpartum Birth positions for each phase of labor Birth tools to use wherever labor takes place Tips for pushing Postpartum care and common concerns How to quickly become a baby whisperer Post labor support.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Private Childbirth Refresher Course
This is a 1-day, 3 hour class for experienced parents of natural childbirth. It covers the most essential & strategic information regarding birth anatomy, optimal fetal positioning, what to do and when during labor, labor positioning and pushing techniques, and more.
It is offered in your home.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Private Childbirth Education Course
Classes are held in your home
Lesson 1 - Foundations: Understanding the physical, mental & emotional aspects of birth Birth anatomy Assessing progression of labor Determining position & station of baby Medical & midwifery birth models Breaking the fear-pain-tension cycle Rebozo and comfort measures for the pelvic area Brief history of approaches to birth
Lesson 2 - Understanding how to work within the Labor Process What to eat & drink during labor (and when) What is labor - soft signs and definitive signs Targeted exercises for each phase of labor Methods to avoid a labor stall Birth affirmations and breathing techniques
Lesson 3 - Labor Options and Safety Concerns
Birth preferences Newborn procedures Maximizing a calm & peaceful birth Coping techniques for birth's intensity Informed consent / refusal
Week 4 - When Labor Starts / Birthing Options Possible reasons for transferring to the hospital
Possible natural ways to induce labor Comfort measures you probably haven't heard of What to expect if birthing in the hospital Labor induction: common reasons and induction options Pain medication choices What if you need a surgical birth?
Week 5 - From Pushing to Postpartum Birth positions for each phase of labor Birth tools to use wherever labor takes place Tips for pushing Postpartum care and common concerns How to quickly become a baby whisperer Post labor support.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Group Childbirth Education Course (Virtual &/or In Person)
Classes are held in Sanford, FL, or a combination of virtual lessons, with 1 session conducted in Sanford, FL
Lesson 1 - Foundations: Understanding the physical, mental & emotional aspects of birth Birth anatomy Assessing progression of labor Determining position & station of baby Medical & midwifery birth models Breaking the fear-pain-tension cycle Rebozo and comfort measures for the pelvic area Brief history of approaches to birth
Lesson 2 - Understanding how to work within the Labor Process What to eat & drink during labor (and when) What is labor - soft signs and definitive signs Targeted exercises for each phase of labor Methods to avoid a labor stall Birth affirmations and breathing techniques
Lesson 3 - Labor Options and Safety Concerns
Birth preferences Newborn procedures Maximizing a calm & peaceful birth Coping techniques for birth's intensity Informed consent / refusal
Week 4 - When Labor Starts / Birthing Options Possible reasons for transferring to the hospital
Possible natural ways to induce labor Comfort measures you probably haven't heard of What to expect if birthing in the hospital Labor induction: common reasons and induction options Pain medication choices What if you need a surgical birth?
Week 5 - From Pushing to Postpartum Birth positions for each phase of labor Birth tools to use wherever labor takes place Tips for pushing Postpartum care and common concerns How to quickly become a baby whisperer Post labor support.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Private Childbirth Refresher Course
This is a 1-day, 3 hour class for experienced parents of natural childbirth. It covers the most essential & strategic information regarding birth anatomy, optimal fetal positioning, what to do and when during labor, labor positioning and pushing techniques, and more.
It is offered in your home.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Group Childbirth Refresher Course
This is a 1-day, 3 hour class for experienced parents of natural childbirth. It covers the most essential & strategic information regarding birth anatomy, optimal fetal positioning, what to do and when during labor, labor positioning and pushing techniques, and more.
It is only offered in Sanford, FL.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
My Baby Can Sign!
Baby Sign Language Class (1 hour/ week for 4 weeks)
Learn to teach your baby this multi-sensory approach to many of baby's most commonly used words. Signs used in this course are from American Sign Language (ASL).
Research shows that teaching hearing babies to sign has many benefits, including (but not limited to):
* Providing practical language to give baby the ability to
* communicate well before speaking.
* Reducing temper tantrums.
* Increasing vocabulary & language skills.
* Improving reading & spelling skills and even IQ.
* Increasing visual attention and joint attention skills.
* Promoting fine motor skills.
* Teaching a language that will provide an opportunity to
* communicate with those who are deaf.
* Having LOTS of FUN with your baby!
The beautiful thing about signing with your baby is that you can start at any time! They usually start signing back within a few months to a year... sometimes, it starts slowly, and then picks up very quickly! You will be AMAZED!!
You will learn a little over 100 words to teach your baby at your, and his/her own pace. You will have the resources to help you remember how to execute the signs and track your little one's progress.
Also, offered exclusively with my students, you get access to 8 FREE weeks of an award-nominated program to help you further your and your child's signed and spoken language learning.
ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
Birth Doula Services
This package includes: 1 free consultation, 2 prenatal visits, birth attendance and support and 1 postpartum visit. 24-Hour On-Call: As your doula, I will be available to you any time, day or night, from week 38 of your pregnancy until the time your baby is born. Should you have a pre-term birth, every effort will be made to provide services during that time as well. I do contract with a backup doula in the event that some unforeseeable emergency prevents me from attending your birth. Either way, you will have a skilled doula available at your birth. In the event of an unusually long labor, an additional charge of $100 per 12 hour period will be applied after the first 24 hours of consecutive support once I meet up with you, or $100 per day if labor support is provided for more than 24 non-consecutive hours. ALL of my visits include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
How to Homeschool in the State of FL (Virtual only)
This is a 1-day, 2 1/2 class judge-free online gathering to get some basic questions about providing a home education for your child/children in the state of Florida.
I a little bit of homeschooling history, busting homeschooling myths, homeschooling legal requirements, how to get started, getting support, homeschooling styles and methods, homeschooling through High School, scholarships and college, contact information for local school superintendents, and more.
Class fee is $35 and a portion of which will go to the Home Education Foundation... which is largely (if not solely) responsible for our ability to have homeschooling as an option in Florida in the first place.
Doula / Childbirth & Newborn Education
When you complete my comprehensive childbirth education course (10-12 hours, covered over 5 weeks), I take $100 off or your doula fee (discount included in this pricing quote). The Childbirth Education Course includes: Strategic information regarding birth anatomy, knowing what to do and when during labor to help facilitate the labor as much as possible, newborn & postpartum care, tips new fathers, sibling prep (if necessary), breastfeeding essestials, and more. (See full class syllabus in description for childbirth education). Doula services include: 1 free consultation, 2 prenatal visits, birth attendance and support and 1 postpartum visit. 24-Hour On-Call: As your doula, I will be available to you any time, day or night, from week 38 of your pregnancy until the time your baby is born. Should you have a pre-term birth, every effort will be made to provide services during that time as well. I do contract with a backup doula in the event that some unforeseeable emergency prevents me from attending your birth. Either way, you will have a skilled doula available at your birth. In the event of an unusually long labor, an additional charge of $100 per 12 hour period will be applied after the first 24 hours of consecutive support once I meet up with you, or $100 per day if labor support is provided for more than 24 non-consecutive hours. ALL of my classes and visits include followup materials/tools for better material retention.
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