Natural Childbirth Classes
This natural childbirth course recognizes that there is no one right way to labor and birth. Breathing patterns are not taught, but instead slow deep breathing is encouraged as one of many ways to promote relaxation and facilitate labor. Families are encouraged to take classes early in pregnancy, or even prior to pregnancy as this is an optimal time for identifying and exploring beliefs about birth.
Childbirth classes are an outstanding preparation for giving birth to your baby at the hospital, birth center, or at home. Everyone is invited to attend regardless of when or where you're planning to give birth.
NEXT CLASS! Spring Course:
February 15 - March 21, Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:30 PM. Six classes.
Early Summer Course:
April 4 - May 9, Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:30 PM. Six classes.
Cost is $300 and includes workbook and handouts. A $50 deposit is required to reserve your place in class. Reserve your spot early. Your deposit will be applied to the course fee.
E-mail AmericanRiverMidwifery @ purebirth dot com (remove spaces) or call 530-906-8495 for details.
"Choose childbirth education classes that occur outside of the hospital setting as part of your preparation for birth. Although you will pay more for these classes, you are more likely to get exposure to a wider variety of viewpoints and choices, and more in-depth assistance in methods of coping with labor contractions. Although some hospital classes are good, many hospital-based classes are simply exercises in how to be a good, compliant patient and not question your treatment. Taking a non-hospital childbirth education class does not mean you have to commit yourself to birthing without pain meds, it just means that you will be choosing whether or not to use these with careful knowledge of their risks as well as their benefits, and it will give you non-drug options for coping too." --KMOM
