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Unique Classes for the modern family

Due to COVID19, classes are currently being held virtually, or done as private sessions.
​Contact us to arrange! 

Full Childbirth education classes 

Full childbirth education classes to learn the process of labor and what to expect.
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1 Day Childbirth Education

The starting point to prepare you for labor
​and delivery. We'll cover:
  • Stages of labor
  • Interventions & informed consent
  • Medications
  • Role of partner & doula​
Class length: 3 hours (Broken into 2, 1.5 hr sessions)
Cost: $100

4 Week Childbirth Education

Comprehensive childbirth education. We'll cover: 
  • Stages of labor
  • Interventions & informed consent
  • Medications
  • Cesareans
  • Coping techniques
​Class length: 4-1.5 hour classes
Cost: $200

Online Childbirth Education

No time to sit at a live class? No problem! This self-paced class will give you everything you'd receive in a six hour childbirth class, in the comfort of your own home. 

​Class length: 10 video modules to watch at your own pace
Cost: $65

CHILDBIRTH ED REFRESHER

For families who have previously given birth and need a little refresher. We'll cover: 
  • An overview of labor
  • Medications & interventions
  • Relaxation & comfort strategies

​Class length: 3 hours
Cost: $100

Coping Strategies for labor 

These classes are geared toward helping you learn how to cope through labor. 
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2-hour comfort measures

Learn a wide range of comfort techniques to cope and manage the intensity of labor. We'll cover: 
  • Positions for labor
  • Optimal fetal positioning
  • Rebozo
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Breathing exercises

Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75

4-hour comfort measures

This workshop is an expanded version of the 2-hour class. We dive deeper into techniques to help you cope through labor. We'll cover: 
  • Optimal fetal positioning
  • Comfort measures
  • Breathing exercises
  • Rebozo
  • Relaxation techniques 
  • ​Mentally preparing for labor

Class length: 4 hours
Cost: $150

pain relief in labor

Need the tools for a natural labor, but also learn about medical options? We'll cover:
  • Natural comfort measures
  • Medical pain management options

​Class length: 2.5 hours
Cost: $85

Topic specific classes

Specific content classes geared toward your individual needs. 
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pregnancy health

Pregnancy brings on changes, both physically and emotionally. We'll cover:
  • Exercise and nutrition for a healthy pregnancy
  • Common discomforts
  • Prevent complications

​Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

create your birth plan

Explore all the options surrounding your birth and how to ask for them. We'll cover:
  • Options for labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
  • How to write a birth plan
  • Visual birth plans
  • Game of labor

​Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

Planning your cesarean

Cesarean is certainly still a birth, and it deserves a childbirth class! We'll cover:
  • Options for a family-centered birth
  • Coping skills for before, during, and after your surgery

​Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

Birth prep

Join together to learn from each other. Open discussion encouraged. We'll cover: 
  • Birth planning
  • Comfort measures
  • Planning for your postpartum
Class length: 3 hours
Cost: $100

labor induction explained

Whether it's medically necessary or elective, it's important to be educated in order to make informed decisions. We'll cover:
  • Induction methods
  • Risks and benefits
  • Informed consent
Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

2-hour Homebirth Preparation

You've made the decision to birth at home, now prepare so yourself so that you have a fabulous experience. We'll cover: 
  • Homebirth supplies
  • Preparing your home
  • Understanding the normal process of birth
  • Comfort measures
  • Hospital transfer
Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75


4-Hour homebirth preparation

This workshop is an expanded version of the 2-hour class. Fully preparing you for your homebirth. We'll cover: 
  • The normal process of birth
  • Homebirth supplies
  • Preparing your home
  • ​Relaxation techniques
  • Partner involvement 
  • Variations of birth
  • Hospital transfers 
Class length: 4 hours session
Cost: 
$150

Optimal fetal positioning 

Learn the benefits and how to position your baby well prior to labor. We'll cover:
  • Body alignment
  • Helpful poses
  • Exercises to include into your daily routine
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Class length: 2 hours
Cost: 
$75

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Preparing for your postpartum period 

Classes to help you and your family have a happy, healthy postpartum period. 
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postpartum preparation

We plan for our birth, but many forget how important it is to plan for your postpartum! We'll cover:
  • Preparing your home
  • Baby care
  • ​Baby soothing
  • ​Embracing a new normal
Class length: 2.5 hours
Cost: $85

Modern grandparenting

Times have changed! So have newborn recommendations and gadgets. We'll cover:
  • Up-to-date information
  • Caring for the family 
  • Baby care
  • Baby technology and gadgets
Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75

all about breastfeeding

Want to get breastfeeding off to a good start?This is your class! We'll cover:​
  • Nursing positions
  • Newborn cues
  • Proper latching
  • Keeping up your supply
  • Common concerns
  • Going back to work
Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75

Breastfeeding-beyond the basics

We will take a deep dive in how to have a successful nursing relationship. We'll cover:
  • Common issues
  • Maintaining your supply
  • ​Schedules
  • Combination feeding & more
Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75

Infant Feeding

Not sure if you will breast or bottle feed, or both? We'll cover: 
  • Getting started with breastfeeding
  • Formula feeding
  • Combination feeding
Class length: 2 hours
Cost: $75

Newborn Sleep

With a new baby comes sleep changes.
​Learn how everyone can thrive with a new little one in the home.  We'll cover:
  • Normal infant sleep patterns
  • Expectations vs. reality
  • Sleep safety
  • Sleep tools
  • How to maximize sleep
  • Self care to thrive in new parenthood
  • Common Concerns
Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

Newborn Care

  This class will help you and your partner get off to a great start. We'll cover:
  • Infant sleep
  • Soothing techniques
  • Infant feeding
  • Baby gear

​Class length: 3 hours
Cost: $100

infant cpr

One of the best things you can do for your child is to learn infant CPR and choking. Recommended for all adults caring for your child. We'll cover how to:
  • Prevent
  • Recognize
  • Respond 
to cardiac and breathing emergencies! 

Class length: 1.25 hours
Cost: $40 
(This class is per person to ensure enough demonstration dolls)

Sibling Preparation

Bringing a new baby into the home is new for everyone. This class helps prepare siblings (3+ yrs) on what to expect once baby arrives. We'll cover: 
  • Age appropriate information
  • Planning for the baby's arrival
  • ​Simple activity 

​Class length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $50

Car Seat Safety Check

3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly. It’s important to know the correct car seat and safety information for your child. A properly selected, installed, and utilized car seat can prevent injury and death to a child in a crash. We are happy to help ensure that your child is traveling safely! In this one-on-one we will cover:

• Car seat instructions and vehicle manual
• Installing the car seat in your vehicle(s)
• Next steps as your child grows
• State laws and best practices for child’s car safety

After our one-on-one you will feel confident in the installation of your child’s car seat as well as their safety!


Class Length: 1 Hour
Cost: $60 (Price subject to change base off location from Chittenango, NY)

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