Create Your Best Birth and Postpartum Experience
Prepare in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Every family situation is unique and every birthing mother comes to the experience of childbirth in her own way with her own set of beliefs and goals. My mission in childbirth preparation is to support families in informed decision making so they can have the best birth experience as defined by them. This is not a "one size fits all" class! Each class is individualized to the unique needs of each birthing family.
Whether you desire a natural birth, want to use an epidural, or are choosing to birth by scheduled cesarean, these classes are designed to enhance the well-being of expectant families through education and support of individualized decision making. Emphasis on Father or Partner involvement is built into every class. A confident, well prepared partner makes all the difference!
Childbirth Preparation ~ Create Your Best Birth
Nurturing the Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing
Nurturing the Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing
No matter where you are in your personal journey of preparing for birth, this class will help you and your partner build confidence and create excitement as you work together creating your best birth
In our time together, we will explore:
Physiology of pregnancy and birth
Optimal fetal positioning for a smooth birth
Creating a confident birth mindset
Preparing the Partner - jobs and responsibilities
Tools for achieving a natural birth
Relaxation techniques
Movement, massage, and breath work
Medications available in birth
The wise use of epidurals
Developing your birth vision
Birth and the microbiome
Communication with care providers
Understanding cesareans
We will discuss your birth goals and ways to achieve the best birth possible for you. These classes are appropriate for families preparing for home or hospital birth, first time families, and families who desire a refresher course.
Nurturing the Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing
Nurturing the Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing
Nurturing the Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing
The choices you make as you care for yourself, your partner, and your precious baby are so important.
This class covers a wide range of topics including:
Postpartum adjustment - the physical and emotional changes
Steps to preventing postpartum anxiety and depression
Standard newborn procedures based on your birth setting
Physiologic (delayed) cord clamping considerations
Injections and vaccines for the newborn
Resources for vaccine decision making
Normal newborn appearance
Umbilical Cord Care
Circumcision considerations and care
Bath time tips and practice
Soothing your baby - Happiest Baby on the Block techniques
Choosing a pediatrician for your baby
Is my baby sick? When to call the doctor
Baby sleep - what to expect and creating a safe sleep space Reducing the risk of SIDS
Community resources and on going support
Self-Guided Breastfeeding Class
Self-Guided Breastfeeding Class
Self-Guided Breastfeeding Class
This self directed class can be completed at your own pace and includes instructive video clips, animations, and many resources for successful breastfeeding.
Topics covered in this self-paced class
How your body makes milk
Mother and baby positioning
Latching on
Effective feeding techniques
When to feed your baby
Newborn feeding cues
Sleepy eaters
Night feeding
Signs of getting enough milk
Feeding and diaper patterns
Breast care
Breastfeeding lifestyle
Special situations
Class Fees
Self-Guided Breastfeeding Class
Self-Guided Breastfeeding Class
Recorded Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person) Class Series Fee:
$125 for a complete class series
Childbirth Preparation, Nurturing the New Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing, and a self-guided Breastfeeding class.
Pre-recorded sessions and personalized private meetings with Gina to answer questions, dig into resources, develop your birth vision and address your needs.
Live Virtual and In-person Hybrid Class Series Fee:
$225 for a complete class series
Childbirth Preparation, Nurturing the New Mother, Newborn Care and Soothing, and a self-guided Breastfeeding class.
Private class fee:
$425 (in my studio) - $525 (in your home)
Personalized classes that can be in person, virtual, or a hybrid of both.
Every class option includes all class materials, childbirth and newborn workbooks, private virtual consultations before and after class, and personalized resources to meet your needs
*Scholarships and financial aid available. Please ask about trade, barter, payment plans and other options if you are in financial need.*