Five Sessions for the Series

3-hours each
Scroll down for detailed class descriptions

#1 - Pregnancy, Labor - how things work
#2 - Birth & Postpartum - reduce fear, increase joy
#3 - Comfort Measures, Breathing and Relaxation
#4 - Breastfeeding for the Family
#5 - Newborn Care, Calming, Massage

Lamaze Part 1: Pregnancy & Labor

$95/couple

Lamaze Part 2: Birth & Postpartum

$95/couple

Lamaze Part 3: Natural Comfort Measures for Labor & Birth

$95/couple

A full 3-hour, hands on demonstration of ways to help you be an active participant in your birth. 

BREATHE and birth through pain. It takes practice! Learn all the techniques.

You will learn & practice positive internal practices to help you prepare mentally for birth, positions that help birth be more effective and less painful; your partner will learn massage techniques, pressure techniques, how and when to use cold, heat, water, FOOD and drink to keep your marathon of birth progressing normally. 

You’ll also receive an entire series of video shorts to help you understand how & why these techniques help. Follow the instructor and practice the poses!

These techniques are helpful whether or not you plan on using pain medications, or no matter if you’re at home or in the hospital.

Lamaze Part 4: Successful Breastfeeding for the Family

$95/couple

This is another 3-hour session to inspire you that you can FEED the baby you GREW ;-) .. It does take a village to help you out – making your nest calm and comfy – feeding and nursing YOU so that you can do the same for your tiny babe.

We teach your partner and anyone else who may be supporting you at home during the first few days/weeks how breastfeeding works – and what breaks it – so that you’re more likely to be flourishing as a new feeder!

We teach you ways to keep babies from needing to cry without cause, ways to get more sleep and make abundant milk and teach your partner about their important role – and it has very little to do with offering a bottle – partners are nurturers too – they just have different equipment but it’s just as valuable if they know how to use it!

Lamaze #5: Newborn Care, Calming & Massage

$95/couple

Newborn appearance, characteristics, what they can see and do from birth onward. Then you’ll learn about keeping babies happy during their Fourth Trimester, being able to activate their tiny calming reflexes so that there is less crying, more sleeping and more smiling!

Using doll models, learn the basics of baby care including bathing, diapering, umbilical cord and intact/circumcision care, colic holds and how to comfort a crying infant. We discuss common newborn health concerns, signs of illness, how to take a temperature, and when to call the pediatrician.Nighttime parenting info includes safe sleep guidelines, SIDS
prevention, swaddling techniques, and tips to help your baby sleep.

How will your baby adjust to life outside the womb?

How will you adjust to life with your baby?

We close with learning an 8-minute massage routine that makes a nice ‘end of day’ habit – easy enough to teach grandparents and care-givers. It increases baby’s ability to eat and digest food, gain weight and sleep sounder. It also calms the giver of the massage – so it’s a nice daddy duty. Bigger hands are sometimes a nice thing ;-)

This fun, confidence-boosting class is full of critical concepts and hands-on practice you’ll put into practice as you welcome your new baby home!

Everyone leaves this class excited to swaddle, soothe and care for their babies!

Steps to register:

1. Scroll through the buttons below and choose a single class or a package to save $$ for diapers!

2. Fill out the form (remember to give us your labor partner’s info if you want them to get calendar reminders and class materials too!)

3. Check your email for our response and choose your session dates & times from our scheduler.

4. Scroll down to the bottom of the email to see your quote. Add any additional options or simply submit.

5. The invoice automatically generates and you can pay with debit, credit card, Venmo or Paypal.

6. Check your email for pre-class activities (videos, downloads, class materials)

7. Attend your class session.

8. Enjoy more homework activities and read more on the subjects discussed in class. You’ll get access to our video library on the course content to view at your leisure.

LIVE WEB CLASSES

Upon completed registration, you will receive a list of supplies you’ll want to have on hand for your birth as well as this interactive series. Grab a snack and a tasty beverage and settle in for your very own “Doula One-on-One” childbirth prep session.

This is no boring, run-of-the-mill class series. You will be engaged and inspired with the practical nature of subjects discussed.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Brenda conducts classes with couples all across the US.

Get a free LIVE Q&A with Brenda following each 3-hour session.

Feel free to call Brenda (817-67Doula) to get some clarification OR simply click the register button. You’ll receive a quote, then an invoice. Once paid you’ll receive your pre-recorded class or be placed on our roster for the class time you request.

Brenda has been a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator since 2006 and has a dynamic class presence to engage with you in any forum. Just ask anyone who has experienced these classes. You WILL feel more excited and confident after attending this series of events!