Prenatal Classes

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Bridge Package

The Everything Package

The Best Gift Ever

Ask for or give a GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Gift certificates are available for all of our classes and products.

Step 1: Pay online, snail mail or call us to let us know the amount or class you'd like to gift.

Step 2: Provide us with the address you'd like the gift certificate mailed OR print out our online gift certificate to hand deliver or mail yourself OR simply record the class or amount and your online payment receipt number on any home made gift certificate or card.

Step 3: Be the hero of the baby shower

What alumni are saying..

Among many other things we learned, Birthing From Within helped my husband and I to figure out how we could have a fulfilling birth experience - no matter how close it was (or wasn't) to what we'd imagined, and no matter where it happened (home or hospital). Birthing From Within also helped us to reframe our thinking about birth as something more than the actual labor and delivery - a process that begins in pregnancy, includes giving birth, and lasts well into our baby's first year. And it helped us to think about our birth as new parents. I'd recommend it to everyone I know having a baby in Southern Maine. ~Birth Roots Mom

I’m excited and ready now! I now have a wealth of knowledge and tools to use in our upcoming labor and birth. Thank you! ~Birth Roots Dad

I feel much more at peace with the entire process. For the first time in my life I have no fear of childbirth (timely! thank you!) Leah is a fantastic facilitator – patient, non-judgmental and articulate. Thanks for a great experience. ~Birth Roots Mom

I feel like I am a better person overall, not just better prepared but more aware and alive as a result of what I have been exposed to here. I thank you greatly. ~Birth Roots Dad

When do I take classes?

Birthing From Within: 3rd trimester

HypnoBirthing: 2nd or 3rd Trimester

Fourth Trimester: mid to late late 3rd Trimester

Breastfeeding Intensive: mid to late 3rd trimester

How do I register?

While our online registration system is under construction please email info@ourbirthroots.org to let us know which classes you'd like. You can pay online by clicking the "pay now" button or by snail mailing your deposit/payment.

Birthing From Within

Birthing From Within

Immerse yourself in the realm of labor and birth. Build confidence and gain and understanding of how to work with your body and the process of labor and birth. Learn support skills, relaxation techniques and a better understanding of what to expect. The cost is $230 for this 5 class series which includes 4 weekday classes (6-8:30pm) and one Sunday class from 10am-4pm. Dates below in () are the additional prenatal classes you would attend as part of our Bridge Package.

February Session - 2/1, 2/7, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 (3/1 and 3/8)
March Session - 3/3, 3/7, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (3/31, 4/7)

April Session – (tbd)

May Session – (tbd)

June Session – (tbd)

July/August Session – tbd

September Session – tbd

October Session - tbd

November Session – tbd

December Session - tbd

HypnoBirthing

The Mongan Method of HypnoBirthing is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education enhanced by self-hypnosis techniques. Deepen your understanding of how you can work with your body and your birthing using relaxation skills, visualizations and deep breathing techniques. Visit www.hypnobirthing.com for more information.

The cost is $230 for this 5 class series and includes a book and practice CDs.

February Session - 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/4

April Session – 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

June Session – 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1

August Session – tbd

October Session - tbd

November/December Session – tbd

The Fourth Trimester: Postnatal Preparation This class provides you with a tool box for the first 3 months of parenting. Learn baby care basics, soothing skills and what you can do now to make your life easier later. You'll also learn self-care strategies and ways to "baby-proof your marriage". You can take this one-time class on its own for $30 or as part of the Bridge Package. February Session – 2/10 March Session - 3/1 April Session – 3/31 May Session – 5/3 June Session – 6/2 July Session - tbd August Session – tbd September Session – tbd October Session - tbd November Session – tbd December Session -tbd

Breastfeeding Intensive Learn all the basics of how your body works and what your baby needs. You'll leave with an understanding what to expect, how to recognize and avoid common challenges and how to create a supportive environment to get off to the best start with breastfeeding. Taught by Bettina Pearson, RN, BSN, IBCLC. You can tke this class on its own for $30 or as part of the Bridge or Everything Package. February Session – 2/3 March Session - 3/8 April Session – 4/7 May Session – 5/10 June Session – 6/9 July Session - tbd August Session – tbd September Session – tbd October Session - tbd November Session – tbd December Session - tbd