Classes Offered
Lamaze Classes
Reno's only Lamaze Childbirth Class!
Lamaze is so much more than breathing! Using evidence based best birth practices, Lamaze is the gold standard in childbirth education. From comfort measures, to postpartum planning, baby care, and healthcare advocacy, this 5-week childbirth education course covers it all. The goal of Lamaze is to provide families with the information to help them advocate for the care and experience they prefer and increase their confidence as new parents.
*Bonuses: Motherboard Birth Planning App Access
Information on Babyproofing Your Relationship
Comfort Measures Class
Whether you are looking to learn techniques just to get you through early labor and your trip to the hospital, or planning on a full labor without medication for pain relief, this one-day hands-on course covers it all. You will learn and practice a wide variety of comfort techniques to improve your experience of labor. The instructors for this class have over 15 years experience in doula work and perinatal massage therapy.
Childbirth Refresher Class
Have you given birth before, but feel like a short birth class that hits all the high points would be helpful? Then we've got you covered! We can help you identify what worked and what didn't during your previous birth to improve your experience. Along with comfort measures, this class reviews what to expect during labor, how subsequent labors differ from first labors, healthcare advocacy, and allows for connection with other parents.
Home Birth
Preparation Class
A one-day class to help prepare families for birth at home. The topics covered include:
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Overview of what to expect with birth at home
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Sharing your choice with family and friends
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Preparing for an unmedicated birth
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Techniques for optimal fetal positioning
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Setting up your labor space
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Visualizing your birth
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Easing the experience of transport
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Early postpartum tips
PurposeFull
Pregnancy Class
A Deeper Experience of Birth
This unique class addresses the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational aspects of pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. PurposeFull Pregnancy is a blending of physiology, psychology, science, and spirituality, with foundations in embodiment and personal growth that facilitate preparation for birth and parenting in a deeper, more connected way.
This class pairs well with any other childbirth education class. It is not intended as a standalone childbirth education class.
Early Pregnancy Class
Early pregnancy can be a time of lots of questions and a need for connection with other pregnant people going through the same things. Learning will include an emphasis on discussion with some peer support sprinkled in. Topics include:
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Taming early pregnancy discomforts
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What's normal physically and emotionally
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Nutrition during pregnancy
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Normal physical and emotional changes during pregnancy
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What to expect in second trimester
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Early pregnancy worries and concerns
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General pregnancy health
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Support Preparation for Family and Friends
The support of family and friends are often a treasured part of beginning the journey into parenthood. How can we show up loved ones during pregnancy and postpartum in a way that allows them to truly feel supported?
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Reasons people don't ask for help
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Downloadable tools to make showing up easier
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Identifying and discussing expectations
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Ways to truly be helpful and supportive during pregnancy and after the baby arrives
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Online Version Coming Soon!!​
