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| Childbirth Preparation Classes |
Classes are available in:
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, information and discussion of nutrition and exercise, 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, and information and hands-on application of comfort measures for labor. 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 held privately in the expecting parent's home, in a group setting in Brittany's home in South Philadelphia, or in a group setting at the Nesting House in Mt. Airy, or in a group setting at Still Waters Holistic Therapies in Fairmount. 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 Group classes are held at Queen Village Holistic Health 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 October 9th from 10am to 3pm in South Philadelphia cost is $155 3 Week Group Series September 7th through September 21st (Tuesday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Still Waters Holistic Therapies in Fairmount cost is $180 October 4th through October 18th (Monday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy cost is $215 November 4th through November 28th (Thursday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Queen Village Holistic Health in South Philadelphia cost is $180 November 23rd through December 7th (Tuesday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Still Waters Holistic Therapies in Fairmount cost is $180 6 Week Group Series September 16th through October 21st (Thursday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Queen Village Holistic Health in South Philadelphia cost is $250 October 5th through November 9th (Tuesday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at Still Waters Holistic Therapies in Fairmount cost is $250 November 1st through December 6th (Monday evenings) from 7 to 9pm at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy cost is $280 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 class is $225. Payment can be made via cash, check, or Paypal. Please email Brittany to register and arrange payment. |