birth classes
Childbirth Classes
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Class topics include belief systems surrounding labor and birth, refocusing of fears to positively impact pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, antenatal and postpartum nutrition and exercise, visualization and relaxation techniques for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, medical interventions - when they are really necessary, what their impact is, what they mean in our society, and how to avoid unnecessary interventions, touch and comfort measures to reduce discomfort and fear in labor, how to become a truly informed client, pelvic bodywork and awareness, optimal fetal positioning for a shorter and "easier" labor, breastfeeding 101, postpartum changes and postpartum life, and more. Childbirth classes are offered in an 8 week series, a shortened 3 week series, or a condensed one day class. All classes are based on the philosophies of Birth WorksTM. The 8 week series offers a full array of mind, body, and spirit exercises, paired with extensive information and focus on all of the above listed topics and many more. The 3 weeks series offer a more condensed version of activities, with a focus on mindfulness during pregnancy and birth, information and discussion of nutrition and exercise, a thorough look at labor and birth, information and hands- on application of comfort measures for labor, and breastfeeding and postpartum discussion. The condensed one day class focuses on topics similar to the 3 week class, yet in the course of one 5 hour block of time. Classes are held privately in the expecting parent's home or in a group setting in Brittany's home. This summer's class "Birth on the Beach" will be held on the beach in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. All class participants receive a customized folder full of thorough resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life, fun freebies, money-saving coupons, and contact information for local family-friendly businesses. Private 8 week or 3 week classes are held in the expecting parent's home in order for them to feel most comfortable and avoid having to travel. The cost for the private 8 week series is $275. The cost for the private 3 week series is $200. Group classes are held in Brittany's home in South Philadelphia and are available several times throughout the year. They are offered in an 8 week series or in a 3 week series. The cost for the 8 week group class is $225. The cost for the 3 week group class is $175. Please email for information regarding the next upcoming 3 week group class series. The one day class is held privately, in the expecting parent's home. The class is five hours, held during the course of one day or evening. The times are according to what works best in the expecting parent's schedule The cost for the private one day intensive is $150. !!! CALLING ALL YOU BEACH BUMS !!! Blossoming Bellies is extremely excited to offer its one day class in a group setting, to be held this summer amidst the sand and surf! "Birth on the Beach" will be five hours, from 3 to 8 pm, and will be held on the warm sand of the Jersey Shore. The class will meet on the beach in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, less than an hour and a half from Philadelphia. The class offers a great opportunity to get away from everyday stresses - what better place to soak in your pregnancy than in the sun and sand! Rest assured that bathroom breaks will be available via my home just doors away, as well as relief from the sun if the day is too hot. Refreshments and snacks will be served all afternoon. The cost for the class is only $100. Upcoming dates for the one day group class, "Birth on the Beach," are July 23rd, July 21st, July 30th, August 5th, and August 20th. Pre-registration is required; please contact Britt at britt@blossomingbelliesbirth.com. Gather your pregnant friends and make a day of it! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information or to register, please contact Brittany at 267-261-0284 or britt@blossomingbelliesbirth.com Blossoming Bellies is proud to provide wholistic birth services to the greater Philadelphia area. For clients taking a private 8 week class series who live outside the county of Philadelphia, a one-time $40 travel-related expense fee will be added to the cost of services. For clients taking a private 3 week class series who live outside the county of Philadelphia, a one-time $25 travel-related expense fee will be added to the cost of services. For clients taking a private one-day class who live outside the county of Philadelphia, a $15 travel-related expense fee will be added to the cost of services. |
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