Northwest Indiana Birthing Classes
Serving Indiana & Illinois:
Lake County, Porter County & South Chicago Suburbs
An inspired life begins with an inspired birth...
An inspired natural birth makes a big difference for you, your partner and your baby! Inspired Birth & Baby's classes and workshops provide the exact principles, tools and techniques you need to give your baby an optimal start to life.
~Upcoming Classes~
***Natural Childbirth Preparation***8-week Spring Session:
March 6th - April 24th 2012
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
6-week Summer Intensive:
July 10th - August 14th 2012
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Who should take the class?This class series is for women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy together with their birth partner. (This is most often the baby's father, but may also be a partner, mother, sister, close friend, doula, etc.)Where is the class held?In Merrillville, Indiana at New Life Family Chiropractic, 3610 W 80th Lane
What will you learn and do?
-You’ll get clear about your personal preferences, priorities and plans for birth.-You will discover a whole new positive way to approach birth that transcends the prevalent fear-based, medical mindset. -You will grow closer to your partner as you practice techniques together and work toward the common goal of giving your baby the best possible start. -You will become an expert on your body and the normal birth process, equipped and qualified to collaborate with your providers on all decisions. -You’ll understand how to strike the perfect balance of dealing with the unpredictability of birth, yet feeling empowered by how much control you actually have over your birth experience. -You’ll set yourself up with the best odds of avoiding situations and complications that lead to fetal distress, c-section and other sub-optimal outcomes. -You will create optimal physical, mental and emotional readiness for birth and parenthood. -You'll become confident in your decision to go natural even when confronted by doubting friends and family. -You will craft a birth plan that helps you to clarify your wishes and communicate them to caregivers. -You’ll master relaxation, breathing and other natural pain relief techniques to cope with your labor and allow your body to work optimally. -Best of all, you'll get a positive and proactive set of tools, techniques and principles for creating a birth experience that reflects your deepest values and potential!
...or read on for more information:
Looking for More Reasons to Choose Natural Childbirth?
According to pediatrician, Dr. Lawrence D. Rosen:
“There are great implications for how a child comes into this world for the child’s health and well-being, during infancy and for a long time afterwards.” Natural childbirth has many benefits for mothers and babies: - Significantly fewer complications
- Much less likely to need instrumental delivery utilizing forceps or vacuum extraction
- Reduced likelihood of C-section
- Baby less likely to need time in NICU or special care nursery
- Avoids unnecessary medications and medical interventions with all their risks and side effects
- More alert mom and baby for optimal bonding and breastfeeding
- Avoids the "cascade of intervention" (This term describes the domino effect of one medical intervention usually leading to no fewer than five additional ones.)
- Feelings of empowerment, accomplishment and satisfaction before, during and after the birth for both parents
- Often shorter and easier labor and birth
- Mothers may be less likely to experience postpartum depression
- More choices & freedom
- Opportunity to fully feel and experience all that birth has to offer (Yes, this is a good thing!)
- Utilizes natural, safe and effective pain relief methods that don't come with a long list of risks and side-effects
- Higher likelihood of success with breastfeeding
As you can clearly see, there is much to gain and nothing to lose by making this fundamental investment in your birth and baby!
Here's what else you'll want
to know about the classes...
Course Content:- Nutrition, exercise & natural pregnancy
- Normal aspects of pregnancy, labor & birth
- Complications, interventions & Cesarean section
- Relaxation & breathing techniques
- Labor positions and comfort techniques
- Becoming an educated consumer of obstetrical services
- Birth plan writing
- Breastfeeding
- Natural newborn & postpartum care
- …and much more!
Instructor:Kristi Moke, MS
Certified Doula (DONA)
Bradley Method-trained Childbirth Educator
Certified Yoga Instructor
Class Format:We'll use a variety of modalities: lecture, group discussion & activities, video, guest speakers and hands-on practice. You'll leave each week with assignments that will help you further deepen your skills and knowledge in preparation for giving birth. What Else Do You Get? - Custom class binder and exclusive access to online student database
- Natural pregnancy and baby care gift basket containing samples, coupons, resource guide and more!
- Lending library privileges with access to books, DVDs, magazines and more
- Healthy snacks at each class
Tuition: Tuition is $200. Option 1: You may pay the tuition in full with your online registration. Option 2: You may pay a $50 deposit at the time of registration. The $150 balance is then due at the time of the first class meeting.
Registration deadline for the spring session is ~February 28th~
Class size is limited so don't wait!
More information:
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