Selecting a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator ensures that you will be attending a class taught by a competent, highly qualified educator who works as an advocate for childbearing women and their families. The Lamaze credential identifies an educator who has passed a rigorous examination in childbirth education and who supports the Lamaze Philosophy of Birth.
Instructor:
Classes are taught by an experienced Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Kimberly Mathews.
Lamaze International Philosophy of Birth:
Birth is normal, natural, and healthy
The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families
Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth
Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth
Women have a right to give birth free from routine medical intervention
Birth can safely take place in birth centers and at home.
Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom
What will you learn?
Normal labor, birth, and the early postpartum period (using videos of real births)
How to be active and informed participants during childbirth
Focused breathing techniques for labor
Other relaxation techniques and natural strategies to help you work with labor pain, such as massage, walking, position changes, and hydrotherapy
Tips to help your partner be encouraging and supportive during labor
The value of one-on-one professional support during labor
How to communicate with your healthcare team so your needs are met
Complications that could arise during labor and birth, and interventions that might be medically necessary
Medications used and the risks/benefits
Early interaction with your baby
Breastfeeding basics
Schedule and Fees:
Group classes start on the first Monday of every month and run for 4 weeks. Private classes are based on availability. In order to reserve your spot, a $25 non-refundable deposit is due before the first class.
To register for classes call (661) 547-0130
Group classes- $100.00
Private classes- $150.00
