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| Childbirth Preparation Classes |
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, 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 positioning of the baby for labor, breastfeeding basics, postpartum changes and postpartum life, and more. Childbirth classes are offered in a 6 week series, a shortened 3 week series, or a condensed one day class. All classes are based on the philosophies of Birth WorksTM. The 6 week series offer 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 week series offer a more condensed version of activities, with a focus on mindfulness during pregnancy and birth, informed decision-making and clients rights in the laboring room, optimal fetal positioning for a smoother labor and birth, recommendations for avoiding a cesarean section and a look at medical interventions - when they are necessary, when they are not, and how to know the difference, a thorough look at labor and birth, information and hands-on application of comfort measures for labor, and what to expect in the immediate postpartum. The condensed one day class focuses on topics including mindfulness during pregnancy and birth, optimal fetal positioning for a smoother labor and birth, informed decision-making during pregnancy, labor, and birth, the physiology of labor and birth, avoiding a cesarean section, information and hands-on application of comfort measures for labor, and what to expect in the immediate postpartum. Classes are offered privately or in group settings in South Philadelphia, Fairmount, and Mt. Airy. 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. See below for details regarding group classes and private classes. 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 6 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. |
Group classes are held at South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, or at Still Waters Holistic Health Therapies in Fairmount, or at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy. They are offered in a 6 week series (meeting once per week for two hours), a 3 week series (meeting once per week for two hours), or a one day workshop (meeting for a one-time, five hour session). Payment can be made via cash, check, or Paypal. Please email Brittany to register and arrange payment. One Day Group Class Saturday March 3rd from 10am to 3pm in South Philadelphia cost is $155 per couple Saturday April 21st from 10am to 3pm in South Philadelphia cost is $155 per couple 3 Week Group Series March 15th through March 29th (Thursday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture cost is $180 per couple March 26th through April 9th (Monday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy cost is $180 per couple May 1st through May 15th (Tuesday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Still Waters Holistic Health Therapies in Fairmount cost is $180 per couple May 10th through May 24th (Thursday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture cost is $180 per couple June 4th through June 18th (Monday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy cost is $180 per couple 6 Week Group Series January 12th through February 16th (Thursday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture cost is $280 per couple Contact Brittany to register |
| Private Classes Private classes are held in the expecting parent's home in order for them to feel most comfortable and avoid having to travel. Classes are scheduled according to client's needs, with each series class meeting for two hours and the one day class meeting for five hours. The cost for the private 6 week series is $350. The cost for the private 3 week series is $275. The cost for the private one day childbirth preparation or childbirth refresher class is $225. Payment can be made via cash, check, or Paypal. Please email Brittany to register and arrange payment. |
After taking your class I knew what my preferences were and I felt knowledgeable enough that I could express them and have a discussion about their feasibility with my care providers. In the class, I thought you presented useful information in an encouraging way, and without being judgmental of our potential decisions. This helped us a lot in managing our own expectations, and being informed, so that even when the unexpected happened, we could re-assess and still make decisions as confidently as possible. Thank you very much Brittany! - Carol H. |
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| It really was a joy to be in the class, Brittany. Thanks to you and all of the couples for your funny, insightful and thought-provoking questions and comments. We both agreed that we are sad to have come to the end of the classes already! - Kathleen and Brady C. |
| I wanted to let you know everything we learned in the birth class came in handy throughout my labor. We felt empowered that we were educated and informed and knew what questions to ask to ensure unnecessary interventions were not done. Thanks so much for helping us prepare for the birth of our baby girl! - Colleen and Rob M. |
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