Join us as we take the mystery out of childbirth and give you the confidence to labor your way. Our semi private Childbirth Preparation Class can help you have a the best pregnancy and birth experience possible. Gain the education and insights that you need to effectively work with your care provider and your partner, so that together, you can make decisions you feel good about.
We have designed our class to be more informative, relevant and objective that traditional hospital-led classes. Our class size is kept small providing the appropriate intimacy and to allow for personal attention to retain info, enjoy the class and bring in your questions.
Ideally you should plan on completing this class between week 26 to 36 of you pregnancy.
Class will include:
Navigating through the final weeks of pregnancy
Labor Terminology
Pre-labor signs, Stages of Labor: Active labor, Transition labor, Pushing, Delivery
Vaginal Delivery
Causes/ Indications for a C-section
When to leave for the hospital or call your midwife
Techniques you will learn:
- Active Relaxation
- Breathing Strategies
- Pain Management
- Injury and Tear Prevention
- Pain Relief Alternatives
- Childbirth Choices
You will participate in a variety of activities:
- Using Comfort Positions
- Building Confidence
- Practicing Pain Busters
- Involving Your Partner
- Learning Positions for Labor
- Using a Birth Ball
- Creating a Birth Plan
About Your Instructor
Jo Schopflin is a skilled and knowledgeable teacher who has been trained to guide women and their families through the extraordinery jurney of pregnancy and birth.
Her credentials include LCCE, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, CD (DONA) Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula with DONA International.
She is the mother of five grown children and 8 granddaughters. Two of her five were born using and epidural and three were born using the Lamaze method. providing evidence based information, humor and a lot of insight and experience, Jo empowers each woman to make informed personal choices for labor and delivery. Her goal is to make your birth experience personal and rewarding.
More about Jo Schopflin at www.birthwhisper.com
Class will be taught in two sessions:
Sunday, February 13th, 10am -2 pm
Sunday, February 20st, 10am – 2pm
Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Ave
North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133
Cost $225/ couple
includes hand outs and take home materials.
Call 415-362-2583 or sign up and read more at www.carmelblue.com under classes and events