Lamaze Education Classes
I run private education classes for couples in the comfort of your own home. My classes are super informative and practical, relaxed and intimate - each class costs $200, runs for 2-3 hours and is tailored to your specific interests and needs.
(Please note if you have booked me as your birth doula, my comfort measures class is included in my doula package. I strongly encourage you to attend labour/birth education, whether with me or elsewhere, prior to our doula appointments as this is a vital foundation for birth planning).
Labour/birth
This class provides you with a solid understanding of the normal birth process and ways to support it, as well as how to navigate the maternity system and make decisions that are right for you.
We cover:
• The 6 Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices
• Birth hormones and our basic needs for labour
• Common interventions, your choices and what the research says
• Your birth rights and informed decision making
Comfort measures/pain relief
This interactive class is the ultimate practical preparation for labour. You’ll come away with a bunch of tools, tips and tricks to cope with pain as well as ways to support the normal birthing process.
We cover:
• The role of pain and why it’s important
• Basic pain theories and why comfort measures work
• Comfort measures including massage and counterpressure
• Medical pain relief – helping you understand risks so you know your options.
The Fourth Trimester
This is the class every mother wishes they’d had! It’s all about helping you know what to expect and what’s normal in the first three months as you transition into your new role as a mother.
We cover:
• What to expect physically and emotionally after birth
• Breastfeeding basics
• Postpartum planning – things to consider so you can rest, recover and find your rhythm
• Newborn sleep – what’s biologically normal
• Soothing your baby – the 5 S’s
Labour/birth refresher
If you’ve had a baby before but are interested in a labour/birth ‘refresher’, please get in touch and we can discuss a class tailored to meet your needs.