Birth & Postpartum Prep Classes & Workshops in the 518
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Making Room for Birth: A unique collaboration between pelvic floor and birth preparation
Led by Tisha Graham Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, CertifiedProfessional Midwife, and Certified Lactation Counselor and Courtney Osaheni Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Doula.
Email Courtney & Tisha to Register or for further information: tgnyfom@aol.com, courtney@bodyworkshoppt.com
The Parent Collective Childbirth Education Series (Saratoga)
The Parent Collective Prenatal Series is designed for couples to both learn and socialize, over the course of a four week period. Each session is 2 hours with ample time for discussion and relationship building. Our classes are best taken in the third trimester, ideally completing before 36 weeks of pregnancy. There will be an additional zoom gathering after babies are born with a date to be determined by the group.
This series will take place at Broadway Coffee Co in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Bradley Method Childbirth Education Classes (12 week series)
The Bradley Method® series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. The standard length is 12 weekly classes covering 12 units of instruction. The Student Workbook is included with classes. It has over 130 pages with over 75 pictures and illustrations. Your local teacher of The Bradley Method® is an independent affiliated instructor.
By taking classes in The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth, you will learn about:
Prenatal Nutrition & Exercise
Relaxation for Easier Birth
Husbands/Partners as Coaches
Birth Plans and more!
To find out more information and to register for class please email or call;
CALL NOW: (518) 478-0062
The Parent Collective Childbirth Education Series (Albany)
The Parent Collective Prenatal Series is designed for couples to both learn and socialize, over the course of a four week period. Each session is 2 hours with ample time for discussion and relationship building. Our classes are best taken in the third trimester, ideally completing before 36 weeks of pregnancy. There will be an additional zoom gathering after babies are born with a date to be determined by the group.
This series will take place at Broadway Coffee Co in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Active Birth 8 class Series
8 Week Active Birth Series
Week 1: Active Birth – Early Labor Movement and discussion of early labor and the physiology of pregnancy, labor & birth. Both rest and activity are great for early labor. This class will give lots of tips on how to balance the two!
Week 2: Support! How to build the best birth support team for YOU! Class will cover birth plans, care provider selection, doula support, and tips for making your birth setting personalized and amazing!
Week 3: Active Birth – Active Labor Movement during Active Labor can help mom stay comfortable and help baby come quicker! Learn and practice labor positions using birth balls, partner support and other props. We will explore comfort measures (hot/cold packs, aromatherapy, water, etc…) that can help you through! We will also focus on optimal baby positioning and what you can do to help your baby find the path of least resistance!
Week 4: Exploring Choices for Birth Challenges Discussion of interventions offered by medicine and other supports to help you roll with the birthing process as it unfolds. Relaxation techniques will be included.
Week 5: Active Birth – Pushing and Emergence Movement, supported positions, partner tips, paying particular attention to transition, pushing, and the moment of birth.
Week 6: The Golden Hour Class will focus on the Golden Hour immediately after birth, initial breastfeeding, postpartum wellness and family adjustment (pets included!).
Week 7: Birth Stories and Birth Plan Review One of the most important things you can do to prepare for the journey of childbirth is to surround yourself with positive, empowering stories! New families will come share their birthing tales and answer your questions! At the end of class, the instructor will give each family some one on one time for birth plan review. Make sure you bring them to class!
Week 8: Babies! OK, Now what?! What can you expect as your new normal after your baby is born? In this class we will discuss Sleeping choices, feeding your baby, finding community with other new families, finding a pediatrician, diapering, basic newborn care, etc.
Evidence-based information, the experience of long-time birthworkers, and a sense of community are highlights of our classes. We want everyone to receive the information they need! From the Active Birth 8 Week Series to a 3 hour refresher class for experienced families, we offer a variety of class formats to meet your scheduling needs.
For all classes, please wear comfortable clothes and note that we ask everyone to remove their shoes at the door.
Snacks, tea and water will be provided. Special diets will be accommodated. Bring your own food or plan on eating nearby.
Cost is $410 per family. Please see the class and event schedule for upcoming classes and their registration deadlines. Contact Jessica with questions or to reserve your spot: (518) 727-8219 or jessica@albanyfamilylifecenter.org.
Birth Prep Workshop
Birth Prep Workshop (One day)
We understand that life is busy and sometimes it’s difficult to find Childbirth Education classes that fit your schedule. That’s why we are offering a full-day active birth immersion class! This class will cover all of the material offered in our Tuesday night class series, but all in one day. Topics include:
physiology of pregnancy and birth
movement to help with pregnancy discomforts
nutrition
support during the childbearing year
movement and positions for labor, birth and optimal baby positioning
partner support
challenges during birth
medical and non-medical interventions
the golden hour immediately after birth
postpartum health
family adjustment
infant care, pediatrician selection
Snacks, tea and water will be provided. Special diets will be accommodated. Bring your own lunch or plan on eating nearby. Please see the class and event schedule for upcoming classes and their registration deadlines. Please contact Sarah@AlbanyFamilyLifeCenter.org to register. $205 per family, pre-registration required.
Birthing from Within Childbirth Education Class
Birthing From Within® is a holistic, experiential approach to childbirth preparation that honors birth as a transformation. It began in the 1990’s with midwife and author Pam England, who, after experiencing her own birth as surprisingly disempowering despite years of professional training, set out to create a new kind of childbirth education. One that made space not just for facts, but for embodied, experiential learning. Today, Birthing From Within is taught by mentors worldwide and continues to blend modern, evidence-based knowledge with tools that help parents prepare for the deeper inner journey of birth.
Each Birthing From Within® class series includes three in-person classes, approximately 2.5 hours long. Participants have the option to join virtually, if needed.
Each class series also includes an optional Zoom session that occurs after the last class session. This is an opportunity explore any new questions or thoughts that have come up following the conclusion of the class – think of it as an open “office hours,” though participants are of course welcome to reach out in-between classes at any time.
The investment for the series, as well as interim support between classes, is $285. Classes are limited to 4-6 couples.
To register, go to https://www.rootandblossombirth.com/saratoga-springs-childbirth-education#schedule
Birthing from Within Childbirth Education Class
Birthing From Within® is a holistic, experiential approach to childbirth preparation that honors birth as a transformation. It began in the 1990’s with midwife and author Pam England, who, after experiencing her own birth as surprisingly disempowering despite years of professional training, set out to create a new kind of childbirth education. One that made space not just for facts, but for embodied, experiential learning. Today, Birthing From Within is taught by mentors worldwide and continues to blend modern, evidence-based knowledge with tools that help parents prepare for the deeper inner journey of birth.
Each Birthing From Within® class series includes three in-person classes, approximately 2.5 hours long. Participants have the option to join virtually, if needed.
Each class series also includes an optional Zoom session that occurs after the last class session. This is an opportunity explore any new questions or thoughts that have come up following the conclusion of the class – think of it as an open “office hours,” though participants are of course welcome to reach out in-between classes at any time.
The investment for the series, as well as interim support between classes, is $285. Classes are limited to 4-6 couples.
To register, go to https://www.rootandblossombirth.com/saratoga-springs-childbirth-education#schedule
Birth Prep Workshop
Birth Prep Workshop (One day)
We understand that life is busy and sometimes it’s difficult to find Childbirth Education classes that fit your schedule. That’s why we are offering a full-day active birth immersion class! This class will cover all of the material offered in our Tuesday night class series, but all in one day. Topics include:
physiology of pregnancy and birth
movement to help with pregnancy discomforts
nutrition
support during the childbearing year
movement and positions for labor, birth and optimal baby positioning
partner support
challenges during birth
medical and non-medical interventions
the golden hour immediately after birth
postpartum health
family adjustment
infant care, pediatrician selection
Snacks, tea and water will be provided. Special diets will be accommodated. Bring your own lunch or plan on eating nearby. Please see the class and event schedule for upcoming classes and their registration deadlines. Please contact Sarah@AlbanyFamilyLifeCenter.org to register. $205 per family, pre-registration required.
Birth Prep Workshop (Virtual)
We understand that life is busy and sometimes it’s difficult to find Childbirth Education classes that fit your schedule. That’s why we are offering a full-day active birth immersion class! Topics include:
physiology of pregnancy and birth
movement to help with pregnancy discomforts
nutrition
support during the childbearing year
movement and positions for labor, birth and optimal baby positioning
partner support
challenges during birth
medical and non-medical interventions
the golden hour immediately after birth
postpartum health
family adjustment
infant care, pediatrician selection
Please see the class and event schedule for upcoming classes and their registration deadlines. Please contact Sarah@AlbanyFamilyLifeCenter.org to register. $205 per family, pre-registration required.