Childbirth Full Series Part 1: Healthy Pregnancy

Take the opportunity in the early months of pregnancy to optimize your health, comfort and wellness. Good nutrition, exercise and self-care during pregnancy are shown to decrease complications in pregnancy, labor and birth. This 6 hour series is recommended for couples up to 28 weeks.

The series includes:

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Taught by Certified Nutritionist and Birth Center mom, Emily Moore, this class focuses on how to feed your body the best fuel possible in pregnancy.  This class focuses on avoiding toxins, optimizing nutrient dense snacks and gaining the healthiest amount of weight in pregnancy.

Prenatal Exercise

This class is taught by Anne Duch, a physical therapist who specializes in women’s health.  In this prenatal exercise class, Anne teaches good body mechanics, in pregnancy, safe exercise habits and the importance of strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, pelvic floor and back.  This is a general overview of the importance of safe exercise in pregnancy.

Monitoring Your Pregnancy

Review the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy—some normal, some abnormal.  learn how to deal with the uncomfortable changes like heartburn in holistic ways and how to notice possible warning signs such as preterm labor.  Bring questions and concerns about pregnancy!

Optimal Birth Experience

Taught by Kathleen McCarthy, CNM. Learn how the precise position of your baby affects the progress of labor and birth.  Learn good body positioning and exercises to make sure your baby is in the best position possible for birthing.  Many factors impact the overall birth experience; learn how you can have your best birth.

Cost – $100

Choose a Registration Date:

Childbirth Full Series Part 1: Healthy Pregnancy

Price: $100.00

Date: July 30, 2012

Available Spaces: 10

Childbirth Full Series Part 1: Healthy Pregnancy

Price: $100.00

Date: September 10, 2012

Available Spaces: 10

Childbirth Full Series Part 1: Healthy Pregnancy

Price: $100.00

Date: October 15, 2012

Available Spaces: 10

Childbirth Full Series Part 1: Healthy Pregnancy

Price: $100.00

Date: November 19, 2012

Available Spaces: 10