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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
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean! (VBAC)

New Parent and Baby Classes and Groups
Mamacare – How to Prepare for the 4th Trimester – NEW
Breastfeeding
Newborn Care
CPR for Infants & Children
First Aid for Infants & Small Children
New Mom’s Group – NEW
Introduction to Cloth Diapering – NEW
Breastfeeding & Returning to Work or School – NEW
Intro to Diaper Free Babies – NEW
Baby Sign Language Parent Workshop
Helping Babies/Toddlers Sleep
Infant Massage
Pre & Post Natal Belly Dance

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

NEW! Donation-based Workshops to Raise Funds for BirthWays
Acupunture for Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
Nutrition for Expecting & New Moms
Choosing Childcare
Nourishing Our Children
Infant & Toddler Language Development

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: March 13, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 6

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

Available Spaces: 7


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: March 4, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

Date: April 21, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7


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.

Price: $330.00

Date: April 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Available Spaces: 8


Hypnobirthing

Learn more about the HypnoBirthing philosophy and technique

Price: $300.00

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

Available Spaces: 7

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: April 22, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 7


VBAC

Childbirth preparation class designed for mothers who have had a previous Cesarean birth

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


Mamacare - How to Prepare for the 4th Trimester

This class helps you understand the physical, emotional and social changes that happen after the baby is born and how to navigate them as co-partners in the parenting journey.

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


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: March 6, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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

Date: March 22, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 6

Date: April 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Available Spaces: 5

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

Available Spaces: 6


Newborn Care

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

Price: $50.00

Date: February 25, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Available Spaces: 2

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

Available Spaces: 16

Date: May 12, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 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: March 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Available Spaces: 9

Date: April 21, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 11


First Aid for Infants & Small Children

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

Price: $45.00

Date: May 6, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Available Spaces: 14


New Moms Group

Six week facilitated mom's group series.

Price: $175.00

Date: April 20, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Available Spaces: 10


Introduction to Cloth Diapering

Come learn the basics, discuss your options, and see if cloth diapering is right for your family

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


Breastfeeding & Returning to Work or School

Learn practical tips and advice to make a breastfeeding plan that works for you... and your workday.

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


Intro to Diaper Free Babies

Also called "elimination communication" or "natural infant hygiene," learn about infant potty training, the practice of introducing your baby to the potty at a very young age

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


Baby Sign Language Parent Workshop

Learn to use simple sign language (ASL) to talk with your baby before your baby can talk! Reduce frustration, strengthen the parent/infant bond, help babies learn to talk, and promote positive emotional and intellectual development

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


Helping Babies/Toddlers Sleep

Covers baby/toddler (0-24mos) sleep needs, and how best to help young ones learn good sleep habits

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

Available Spaces: 8


Pre & Post Natal Belly Dance
There are no available dates for this class at this time.


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: March 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Available Spaces: 15

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

Available Spaces: 15

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

Available Spaces: 15


Homebirth Information Night

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

Price: Free!

Date: March 25, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Available Spaces: 20

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

Available Spaces: 20


HypnoBirthing Information Night

Price: Free!

Date: February 26, 2012
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Available Spaces: 4

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