Prenatal Nutrition & Breastfeeding

Prepared Childbirth

The Prepared Childbirth class focuses on breathing, relaxation, and delivery to help reduce fears about labor which can result 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.  Our instructor utilizes visual aids, discussion, and practice, practice, practice!  Each couple will receive a comprehensive childbirth booklet to keep. Topics include: basics from end of pregnancy, through labor and delivery, as well as postpartum; comfort strategies; breathing and relaxation techniques; medical interventions, such as epidurals and c-sections and after delivery care of the mother. Private classes also available.

Instructors: Rene Bryan, RN, BSN and Keri Ramon MEd, CHES, ICCE-CD

Select Saturdays

$210 per couple

Private class: $450 per couple

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Natural Childbirth Methods

This class will cover what to expect in labor, birth and the early postpartum period. All topics from prepared childbirth will be taught with the emphasis on having an unmedicated birth. Topics discussed include:  how to avoid unnecessary interventions and prevent c-section and how to cope with labor using comfort measures, support and planning. Birth plans can be discussed as a group or privately.

Select Thursdays (2 consecutive); see registration link for specific dates and times

$275 per couple

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Newborn Care Grandparent Refresher

Grandparents are an amazing resource for wisdom, support, and encouragement for expecting parents. However, many grandparents quickly discover that the rules for newborn care have evolved much like the telephone to the smart phone. And just as our modern society has created a demand for services like Geek Squad to assist you with your new technology, The Motherhood Center offers a Grandparent Refresher course that helps to merge the wisdom of past generations with the methods of the 21^stcentury.

If you are wondering whether things have really changed that much, here’s a pop quiz that might help: Should you put newborns on their tummies to sleep? Is rice cereal recommended for newborns? Do bumpers make cribs safer for babies? You might be surprised to learn that according to today’s medical experts, the answer to all of these questions is no. These topics, along with general newborn care tips such as diaper changing, umbilical cord care and sponge baths are all covered in the grandparent class. Private classes also available.

Instructor: Meredith Stedham RN, LPC

Select Mondays; see registration link for specific dates and times

$99 per individual or couple

Private class: $295 per individual or couple

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Breastfeeding

The Breastfeeding class at the Motherhood Center is taught by Renee Bowling RN, certified Lactation Educator. This MHC class offers pregnant mommies and their partner information on learning the art of breastfeeding. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, how to get off to a great start, and hospital policies and how they impact your breastfeeding. In class you will see and practice different breastfeeding positions and learn several latch techniques. Renee will also cover potential breastfeeding difficulties and how to overcome these issues. Expectant parents will also learn about the differences in breast pumps and other lactation accessories.

Instructor: Renee Bowling RN, Certified Breastfeeding Educator

Select Thursdays and Saturdays; see registration link for specific dates and times

$99 per individual or couple

Private class: $295 per individual or couple

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Infant, Child, and Adult CPR

Recommended for anyone who will be caring for infants or children, the CPR class focuses on how to prevent and handle the common childhood emergency of choking, and when to call 911 for assistance. The American Heart Association’s Family & Friends CPR Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This video-based classroom course teaches adult Hands-Only™ CPR, adult AED use, child CPR and AED use, and infant CPR. It also teaches how to relieve choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught using the AHA’s research-proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows participants to practice skills while watching consistent, accurate modeling of skills performance on the course video. Adult, child and infant skills are presented in three separate modules for added flexibility. Private classes also available.

Instructor: Renee Ramon

Select Mondays and Saturdays; see registration link for specific dates and times

$75 per individual; $120 per couple

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Prenatal Bootcamp

Prenatal Bootcamp is perfect for moms who are expecting and want a safe, effective way to workout and get fit. Most moms tend to fall on one side of the spectrum- too fit and tight, or out of shape.  A balanced healthy body is important to birth a baby and have a quick, healthy recovery. Prenatal Bootcamp provides a moderate cardio workout with weight training, toning, breathing and stretch; all exercises focused on balancing the pregnant body.

Instructor: Rylie Platt

6 consecutive Tuesdays; see registration link for specific dates and times

$25 per class

$150 per 6 week session (6 classes)

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