Childbirth and Early Pregnancy Classes

Pregnancy can be a confusing time -- one in which women long for information about nutrition, the baby's development and easing aches and pains. Too often, there just isn't time to cover all of a mother's questions during routine doctor's visits.

At Birth Partners, we are dedicated to giving women the knowledge they need to work toward healthy pregnancies. No single pregnancy is like any other, but there is a great deal of information available about the things we should do -- or not do -- to work toward the best possible outcome for our babies.

Early pregnancy classes help answer women's questions about how to take care of themselves, what they might be feeling physically and emotionally, and where to turn for more information.

The 12-week series of natural childbirth classes explains the normal birth process and methods for avoiding unnecessary interventions. Parents learn how to work with their doctors and midwives to try to achieve the labor and birth atmosphere they desire. The classes focus on relaxation during labor and techniques to help a mother work with her body to make birth easier. The mother's chosen birth assistant attends each class to learn strategies for helping the birth process.

Please call or e-mail for a schedule of classes, class locations and prices. Some classes are free; a fee is charged for others.