Experience a bond with your unborn child through the joy and marvel of music. Babies can hear as early as 15 weeks after conception. Their senses are stimulated through sound and rhythm. The classes meet once a week for five weeks. Expectant mom and dad are welcomed to connect with their baby by singing songs and playing simple instruments. Early communication will help the unborn child recognize mom and dad’s voice at birth.
Classes are taught by Music Director Dr. Ana Treviño-Godfrey, a classically trained professional singer and mother. She received her Doctorate of Music at Rice University and is a soprano soloist for Mercury Baroque and music researcher.
The focus is on breathing, relaxation and delivery, reducing the fears and resulting in decreased tension and pain. This class will prepare the expectant mom and her partner with everything she will need before going to the hospital. Topics covered include your personal labor plan and different options you have. Physiology and mechanics of the three stages of labor will be emphasized.
These are the same as our regular Childbirth Classes except they are held over the course of two weeks, once a week. The focus is on breathing, relaxation and delivery, reducing the fears and resulting in decreased tension and pain. This class will prepare the expectant mom and her partner with everything she will need before going to the hospital. Topics covered include your personal labor plan and different options you have. Physiology and mechanics of the three stages of labor will be emphasized.
The focus is on delivery, reducing the fears and resulting in decreased tension and pain. This class will prepare the expectant mom and her partner with everything she will need before going to the hospital. Topics covered include your personal labor plan and different options you have. Physiology and mechanics of the three stages of labor will be emphasized. In this class we do not practice breathing or calming techniques.
This class is designed to teach couples about the preparation, process and recovery for women who have a C-Section. This class will also help couples become more familiar with medical terminology.
Topics Include: diapering, bathing, feeding techniques, sleep deprivation, proper hygiene, umbilical cord and circumcision care, calming techniques, bedtime routines and how to help understand your baby’s needs and maintain a good relationship.
Topics include: diapering, bathing, feeding techniques, sleep deprivation, proper hygiene umbilical cord and circumcision care, calming technique, bedtime routines and how to help understand your babies’ needs and maintain a good relationship. All topics will be geared for multiples.
The breastfeeding class at The Motherhood Center is taught by Renee Bowling RN, Certified Breastfeeding Educator, and offers moms and their partners information on learning the art of breastfeeding. Topics include: the benefits of breastfeeding, how to get off to a great start, hospital policies and procedures and how they impact breastfeeding, latching and positioning the baby at the breast and how to be sure your baby is getting enough milk. Potential breastfeeding difficulties will be covered and information on how to overcome these issues. We also discuss the differences in breast pumps, how to know what type of pump you need based on your circumstance, making the most of pumping, and pumping and nursing while working outside the home.
How to prevent and handle the common childhood emergency of choking, and when to call 911 for assistance. This class is recommended for anyone who will be caring for infants or children.
How to prevent and handle the common childhood emergency of choking, and when to call 911 for assistance. This class is recommended for anyone who will be caring for infants or children.
Experience a bond with your unborn child through the joy and marvel of music. Babies can hear as early as 15 weeks after conception. Their senses are stimulated through sound and rhythm. The classes meet once a week for five weeks. Expectant mom and dad are welcomed to connect with their baby by singing songs and playing simple instruments. Early communication will help the unborn child recognize mom and dad’s voice at birth. 
