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Receive 20% off two New Parent and Baby Classes (for two people each) when you sign up for a Childbirth Preparation Class at the regular price.  Enter Promo Code BPP when you register. Excludes Breastfeeding.

Receive 25% off four New Parent and Baby Classes (for two people each) when you sign up for a Childbirth Preparation Class & Another Class at the regular price.  Enter Promo Code BPPP when you register. Excludes Breastfeeding.

You MUST register for all the classes at once to qualify for the discount.

Please click on a class below to see the available dates.

Childbirth Preparation Classes
Childbirth Preparation (6 week series)
Childbirth Preparation Intensive (3-part series)
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting
Hypnobirthing
Comfort Measures and Labor Support Techniques

New Parent and Baby Classes and Groups
Breastfeeding
Newborn Care
CPR for Infants & Children
First Aid for Infants & Small Children
New Mom’s Group – NEW
Infant Massage

Free Informational Classes
View our upcoming donation-based workshops, all proceeds support BirthWays
Meet the Doula Night – FREE
Homebirth Information Night – FREE
HypnoBirthing Information Night – FREE

Other Events
A Doula! Film Screenings

 

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your registration at least 14 days in advance, 75% of your fee will be refunded or 100% credit towards a future class. If you cancel less than 14 days in advance or if you do not show for a class and fail to notify us by e-mail, your class fee will be forfeited. For questions or to cancel a class, please email classes@birthways.org


Childbirth Preparation

Complete childbirth class offered as a six week series. Topics include: common procedures and alternatives, stages of labor, creating your labor and support team, relaxation and breathing techniques, and comfort measures

Price: $225.00

Date: June 7, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 1

Date: July 16, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 6

Date: August 23, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: October 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: January 3, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Childbirth Preparation Intensive

Complete childbirth class offered as a three class series. Topics include: common procedures and alternatives, stages of labor, nature and purpose of contractions and what to do when you are having one, assembling a support team, relaxation and breathing techniques, and comfort measures

Price: $200.00

Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 1

Date: June 16, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 5

Date: July 14, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 5

Date: August 11, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7

Date: September 15, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7

Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: January 12, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Mindful-Based Childbirth & Parenting

An invitation to begin or deepen the practice of mindfulness—moment-to-moment non-judgmental awareness—for meeting the joys and challenges of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.

There are no available dates for this class at this time.


Hypnobirthing

Learn more about the HypnoBirthing philosophy and technique

Price: $300.00

Date: August 21, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: November 6, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Comfort Measures & Labor Support Techniques

Review and explore new techniques to help you in labor and delivery. Learn first hand tips from a doula, childbirth educator and mom about what works to help you in the birth of your baby.

Price: $90.00

Date: September 2, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: January 6, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Breastfeeding

Learn how to get off to a good start, build a robust milk supply, recognize newborn cues, know your baby is getting enough milk, and strategies to prevent or address common difficulties. Partners strongly encouraged to attend!

Price: $40.00

Date: June 4, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

This date is full. Please send us an email to inquire about the wait list.

Date: June 19, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 5

Date: July 19, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

This date is full. Please send us an email to inquire about the wait list.

Date: August 27, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7

Date: September 24, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7

Date: October 1, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: November 26, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7

Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: January 8, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Newborn Care

Greet your new baby and begin your new roles of discovery and care with competence and confidence

Price: $50.00

Date: June 9, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 11

Date: August 4, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: September 1, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 16

Date: October 6, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 16

Date: November 3, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 16

Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Available Spaces: 16


CPR for Infants & Children

Prevent, assess and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies for children up to 12 years old

Price: $50.00

Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 5

Date: June 2, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 10

Date: July 7, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 11

Date: August 11, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: September 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: November 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14

Date: January 19, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 14


First Aid for Infants & Small Children

Prevent, assess and respond to sudden illness and injuries in infants and children

There are no available dates for this class at this time.


New Moms Group

Six week facilitated mom's group series.

There are no available dates for this class at this time.


Infant Massage

Learn basic massage strokes and discuss the benefits of massage for you and your baby

Price: $35.00

Date: July 11, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8

Date: January 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Meet the Doula Night

Meet local Birth and Postpartum Doulas face-to-face and ask those questions you've been wondering about.

Price: Free!

Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 1

Date: June 17, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 9

Date: July 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: August 19, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: September 16, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: October 21, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: November 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: December 16, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: January 20, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

Date: February 17, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15


Homebirth Information Night

Meet other families also considering a home birth and local midwives who can answer your questions.

Price: Free!

Date: May 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Available Spaces: 16


HypnoBirthing Information Night

Price: Free!

Date: July 22, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Available Spaces: 11

Date: September 16, 2012
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 20


"A Doula!" Film Screenings

Interested in learning more about what doulas do? Watch this documentary from the UK as they follow three planned homebirths and utilize doulas during each one. You'll also see postpartum doulas as they aid in care after the births. Come meet other parents and doulas in the community!

There are no available dates for this class at this time.

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