As of fall, 2021: this class is only open to vaccinated individuals, and masks are required while our area is considered a high Covid transmission community. We will update you on any changes to these policies as Covid rates change locally.
Looking for an online option? Check out our schedule, we offer online classes every other month.
Our birth classes have all of the components of a traditional class for hospital birth, with a strong added focus on movement, breath and mindfulness. We believe that understanding how to connect to our body, breath and mind in labor, as well as understanding the birth process and potential medical interventions, sets laboring couples up with the tools needed to make informed decisions when necessary and to open to the mystery of birth with confidence.
Class Times:
Friday 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am-4 pm with a lunch break
Our weekend class includes:
- The “how” and “why” of using movement in labor
- Lining baby up for a straightforward birth
- Anatomy and physiology of birth
- Stages and phases of labor, including the power of pushing
- Connection to breath in all stages of labor
- Massage and relaxation techniques to reduce fear and invite release
- Support person’s role throughout labor and birth
- Birth options including unmedicated, medicated, and cesarean birth
- Common interventions and how to navigate them with knowledge
- Virtual video and photography tour of UVMMC labor and delivery
- Postpartum care
Please note, no refunds/transfers will be given if requested 4 weeks or less from the start date of the class, due to the difficulty of filling the spot at the last minute.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
3 sessions