" Birth is not only about making babies it is also about making mothers"
Easton, Allentown, Bethlehem , PA
ph: 484.995.6273
alt: 610.258.9785
vmaffuso
Educating the Mind, Body and Spirit for Childbirth
I am a certified childbirth educator offering independent childbirth education classes. This is different from hospital childbirth classes because I am not limited by hospital policies, procedures, or politics. I can teach classes based on facts as well as the classes individual emotional needs. Some of the topics covered are:
Communicating with caregivers
Nutrition
Importance of prenatal care
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
Stages of labor
Mind body connection during labor and birth
Psychological aspects of childbirth
Standard childbirth procedures
Natural and medical pain relief options
Cesarean birth and VBAC
Breastfeeding
Postpartum care of the mother, baby and family
Class Options:
Breastfeeding Class- Perfect for new moms or moms who are thinking about breastfeeding and have never done it before. Also a wonderful option for moms who are not sure if breastfeeding is right for them and are looking for more information.
3 Week Class-This class meets for 3 hours once a week. In this class we cover in depth the physical and psychological process of childbirth.
Weekend Intensive Class- This class meets on a weekend for 5 ½ hours it covers mostly options and decision making for labor and childbirth. This class is designed for experienced parents who have prior childbirth and/or childbirth class experience.
Natural Childbirth Intensive Class- Recommended for women with prior or current attendance at a complete Childbirth class. This class can be in addition to other classes or taken by itself. This 4 hour class covers specifically emotional and physical preparation for those planning a natural childbirth experience with few interventions and natural pain relief.
I offer specialized childbirth education instruction to couples in there home. I will tailor this instruction to the couples specific needs and time restraints. Private instruction can be customized for:
New moms
Experienced moms looking for a refresher or something different from this birth
Moms interested in natural birth
Young Moms
Single moms
VBAC moms
Water Birth moms
And many more
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Easton, Allentown, Bethlehem , PA
ph: 484.995.6273
alt: 610.258.9785
vmaffuso