Birthing from Within Childbirth Education
taught by Christine D’Esposito
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Two Hour A La Carte Birth Classes
Price: $75/per couple per class
Saturday Jan 11th Positions and Touch for Labor & Birth,
1-3pm
In this class you will explore optimal fetal positioning and practice positions and touch for labor and birth.
MondayJan 27th Comfort Techniques for Labor & Birth,
6-8pm
This class reviews a variety of physical and emotional support techniques common in labor and birth and provides some opportunity for hands-on practice.
Saturday Feb 8th How Labor Works, 1-3pm
This class will give you the basics about the stages of labor and birth hormones and offers some tips for how to support labor and birth in each phase.
Monday Feb 24th Mindfulness Practices for Labor & Birth,
6-8 pm
This class focuses on mindfulness practice and techniques. Mindfulness practice during pregnancy and birth has shown to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and emotional well-being, as well as deeper connection to your baby and enhancing the overall birth experience.
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Exploring the Birth Experience
5-Week Series of Classes
Cost: $375
Tuesdays Nov 26th - Dec 17th, 5:30 - 8:30pm
(4 weeks due to holiday)
Tuesdays April 15th - May 13th, 5:30 - 8pm
Our comprehensive 5-week series is designed to provide, with a holistic exploration of the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
Under Christine's expert guidance, you will delve into various topics, including the stages of labor, the role of hormones and birth physiology, coping practices, labor and birth positions, hands-on support, partner support, interventions, strategies for dealing with unexpected surprises, and how to navigate decision-making during labor.
The instructor highly recommends taking this course at the end of your second trimester or at any time during your third trimester.