Every birth experience is unique and every birth experience matters. Increasing your confidence in your ability to birth your baby by becoming informed of your options for care, will help to yield a better birth experience for YOU. Better birth experiences are my mission. Offering education that reminds you of your power is my goal.
The I Can! Birth course is a course for YOU and YOUR needs. It is based on the best, most current medical evidence available and is centered on increasing your confidence and confronting fears, so you have the information you need to make the best decisions for the safest birth and can feel strong, competent, capable, and fearless. You CAN! do this.
Learn about a wide range of topics covering pregnancy through postpartum. Learn all of your options so you can make the best choices for YOU!
Join Me and other expecting couples for a course that helps YOU prepare for YOUR best birth!
Here are just some of the many topics covered!
Pregnancy
Your incredible pregnant body!
Exercise and nutrition
Emotional changes
Coping with discomforts
Sex during pregnancy
Thoughtful decision making
How to create a birth plan for YOU
Packing a labor bag
Increase your confidence!
Labor and Birth
You can do this! - uncover skills you already possess!
Common procedures/ interventions and why they happen
How to push your baby out
Asking the right questions for YOU
Postpartum
Getting to know your newborn and what they can do!
Responding to your baby's needs
Breastfeeding basics
Baby-wearing
Adjusting to life with baby
Getting the help you need
Building a support system!
And much much more!
Private Classes
Private classes include a private, 5 hour, individualized session. The cost for a private class is $150. This covers yourself and one other person and is due at or before the scheduled class. If you are interested in a private class and would like more information let me know!
Group Classes 2020
Fall Group Class
Interested in taking my fall series? Let me know! ***Please note my fall group in-person series is being tentatively scheduled to begin in October 2020 awaiting updates regarding COVID19 for gatherings in Ohio.
Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm for a total of 6 classes. The cost for the 6 week course is $200. This fee covers yourself and one other person. A deposit of $75 will hold your spot for the course, with the remaining balance due at the first class.
Location
All in-person classes are held in my home meeting space located in Zanesville. Coffee house inspired, the space is designed with you in mind! Complete with comfy seating, chocolate, and a hot beverage of your choice, the space is perfect to relax and soak up some confidence building knowledge!