Are you expecting a baby this Autumn or Winter? Then consider joining Cleveland Natural Birth for one of our childbirth education courses and early parenting workshops. We are thrilled to be teaching a variety of exceptional classes and workshops at The Womb Wellness Center, in Solon. If you are looking to have an informed and positive childbirth and breastfeeding experience, register for one of the following classes:
Comprehensive Childbirth Education Course – Express Series
Session I meets Sunday, October 6th and 13th and Session II meets December 8th and 15th from 1-5:30pm. We are offing two different 2-week sessions this Autumn to better accommodate your schedule. This course is designed for couples who desire a beautiful and positive childbirth experience. You will gain valuable information, insights, tools, and exceptional communication skills to prepare you for an awesome labor and birth. In a collaborative learning environment, we will explore your birth philosophy and goals and how to make sure the choices you make during pregnancy help you attain the birth you want. We cover a variety of pregnancy and birth topics within the framework of creating an optimal mindset, deepening your inner strength, and curating the best possible external resources for maximum labor support. There is special focus on evidence-based complementary pain relief therapies and techniques like self-hypnosis, active birthing, Vedic breathing, massage, acupressure, relaxation, and body-mind integration. 2, 4-hour classes, $250 per couple, inclusive of all materials.
You will love this course and leave confidently knowing:
- How to choose a care provider that supports your birth philosophy
- That your partner is prepared to be an amazing birth companion
- What shared decision-making and real informed-consent looks like
- Commonly offered tests, procedures, + alternative options
- Several practical labor comfort measures + pain management strategies
- How mindfulness + relaxation exercises can improve your birth experience
- Essential breastfeeding information + troubleshooting resources
- All about immediate postpartum recovery and pediatric assessments and tests
Natural Coping Strategies for Labor + Birth
We are offering three dates this Autumn: Thursday, September 12th, October 10th, or November 21st from 6-8:30pm. This Comfort Measures workshop is designed for couples who want to know more about natural pain relief options and labor comfort measures, to help them confidently navigate birth. During this hands-on class, we explore valuable tools and techniques that can help mom and her partner stay relaxed, comfortable, and positive during labor. We will also address a variety of labor positions and their benefits. Birth partners will leave this class with a deep understanding of how touch and intimacy can impact a person in labor. We will conclude this class with a discussion on the importance of relaxation in labor, and a guided visualization exercise. Partners will approach their baby’s due date with confidence, knowing how to support mom throughout labor and birth. 2.5 hours, $75-$99 per couple, inclusive of materials.
Couples love this workshop and leave confidently knowing:
- How to curate a serene birth environment
- Several natural pain relief tips, tools, and techniques
- The many ways touch and intimacy impact a person in labor
- That your partner is prepared to be an amazing birth companion
- How mindfulness supports a peaceful and enjoyable birth experience
- Thoughtful and specific ways partners can help mom cope with contractions
- How to create rituals and use rhythmic behaviors to facilitate deep relaxation
Holistic Newborn Care + Parenting Workshop
Meets Sunday, November 10th, from 2:00-4:30pm. This Birth Boot Camp class, aptly named ‘Homecoming’, is your amazing manual to parenthood! This course discusses routine newborn tests and procedures, infant characteristics, normal newborn behaviors, baby comfort and soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, breastfeeding, babywearing, and infant grooming. In addition to the Homecoming manual, students also receive a 3.5-hour breastfeeding masterclass download, taught by an esteemed IBCLC. You will leave this training excited, confident, and prepared to meet and care for your sweet newborn. 2.5 hours. $95 per couple, inclusive of materials.
Expectant and new parents love this class and leave confidently knowing:
- All about common newborn tests, procedures, + assessments
- Normal newborn behaviors + infant characteristics
- How to comfort + soothe even the fussiest baby
- Infant sleep habits + safe sleep practices
- Baby-wearing and cloth diapering options and techniques
- Postpartum planning and recovery strategies
- How chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, and massage supports mother + baby
- Essential breastfeeding information + resources
Cleveland Natural Birth is committed to helping families thrive. If you would like more information about our prenatal wellness workshops, childbirth education courses, early parenting workshops, or Evidence Based Birth® services for parents or professionals, please contact us! Our thoughtful and comprehensive programs can help you or your clients birth with confidence!
