Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu
personalized and compassionate prenatal, labor, and postpartum home birth support
Classes Offered
Lamaze Classes
Reno's only Lamaze Childbirth Class!
This 4-week childbirth education course covers all things birth. Lamaze education and practices are based on the best and most current medical evidence available and help families advocate for the care and experience they prefer. Lamaze is the gold standard in childbirth education and offers information on comfort measures as well as obstetric tools. Historically, Lamaze has been known for its breathing techniques however today’s classes focus on the evidence-based Six Healthy Birth Practices and providing parents with information to increase their confidence. Visit The Oasis Reno's website for more information.
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. Visit The Oasis Reno's website for more information.
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! Along with comfort measures, this class reviews what to expect during labor, how subsequent labors differ from first labors, and allows for connection with other parents. Visit The Oasis Reno's website for more information.
Home Birth
Preparation Class
A one-day class to help prepare families for birth at home. The topics covered include: overview of what to expect with birth at home, preparing for an unmedicated birthtechniques for optimal fetal positioning, easing the experience of transport, and postpartum tips. Visit The Oasis Reno's website for more information.
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.