Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth

Happiest Baby on the Block

Action Plan | The Postpartum Period

Class Information:

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth:

I am very excited to be able to share the Bradley Method with you. My classes are not only educational they are a fun place to gather, make new friends and build a support system. I offer several series of classes during the year. Please contact me for location, dates and time.

New Series starting April 16, 2010

Friday evenings 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $350.00. Space is limited. 

By working with me during your pregnancy, you and your husband/partner will discover the power you have to shape your experience through educated, personal choices.

·        Learn about what typically happens to both mind and body during labor

·        Get ready to make educated choices about the medical options you may be offered in a hospital setting

·        Create a birth plan expressing your hopes and preferences for the birth

·        Practice techniques for managing the physical and psychological challenges of labor

·        Gain tips on achieving a fulfilling and empowered birth experience.

Happiest Baby on the Block:

2 hour class | $75

New babies are such a blessing, but they can also bring with them sleepless nights, crying, and sometimes quite a bit of extra stress.

Learn an extraordinary approach to keeping your baby happy. In our Happiest Baby class new parents will learn step-by-step how to help their baby sleep better and how to soothe even the fussiest baby in minutes…even seconds!

Magic? A miracle? No, it’s a reflex! Our class is based on the highly effective, new approach to babies pioneered by Dr. Harvey Karp in his best-selling book and DVD, “The Happiest Baby on the Block”

Parents will also learn: • Why the idea that colic is due to gas pains is mostly an old wives tale. • Why keeping the house quiet may actually be upsetting to many newborns. • Why most babies get more upset in the evening. • Why it’s impossible to spoil young babies • An easy way to help infants sleep a few hours more at night • Why fathers are often the best baby calmers in the family

This class includes The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD and a soothing sound CD.

Action Plan | The Postpartum Period:

2 hour class | $75

There are many classes available that address newborn care. Unfortunately, while these classes provide basic lessons on caring for an infant, covering everything from how to change a diaper to how to sterilize bottles, often overlooked are the needs of the parents at this important time in their lives. With the added challenge of meeting the demands of a new baby, new parents can feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with their day-to-day duties of housekeeping, grocery shopping and preparing meals, and exercising.

This 2-hour class is designed to give expectant parents practical strategies for coping with the first couple weeks, including tips on how to manage the household, develop and maintain a support network, and maintain physical and emotional wellbeing. Parents will come away from the class with a document action plan for the initial postpartum period.

 Additional Info:  These classes are in large comfortable rooms.  There is floor seating.  I will provide floor chairs.  If you would like to bring your own “Coleman” type chairs you are welcome to do so.  Both studios are very nice and comfortable. Also I must have a minimum of four people sign up for the classes in order for me to run the class.