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Harmony Childbirth Preparation
Wondering what to expect?
This is our "basic" childbirth preparation class.
How does this compare to the classes offered through my hospital? (click here)
Through discussion, videos, practice, sample scenarios, and incorporating a variety of techniques, this course gives a personalized overview of "normal" labor patterns and variations and helps you prepare to move through your unique labor. Learn and practice personal coping mindsets and techniques for any type of labor, as well as crucial partner support tools.
Get an unaffiliated look at your own role in the process, ways to communicate positively and effectively with your caregivers, whether to create a birth plan, and what to expect from your careprovider and birthplace, including familiarizing with policies, standards (and where there is flexibility), and some of the common medical practices and medications. Most importantly, know your options so you know you are making good informed decisions about your baby's and your care!
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"It was very worthwhile - I feel a lot more prepared..." 11/09
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Read what other participants have had to say about this class.
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For a weekend class, we recommend that you plan to complete your childbirth classes around 29-33 weeks, as the information you gain from class often impacts other major decisions you'll need to make and may help you and your caregiver communicate about goals and expectations.
Classes have a maximum of 7 couples to allow for optimal interaction with the material and other participants. Advance registration is required.
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$195 per mom or couple |
8 hours total over 2 days |
If you are hoping to delay or avoid the use of pain medications and choose this class, we highly recommend adding-on the Labor Workshop, to provide enough coping, comfort, and support ideas and practice to support your goals for your labor.
10% discount with Prenatal Basics Package
1 SPOT = 1 Mom or Couple
You may register securely online with VISA or MC using the link next to your chosen date. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, click here for instructions.
Cancelation Policy
How does this compare to the classes offered at my hospital?
- Harmony guarantees small group classes (7 couples or less), to allow you to ask questions, connect with one another, and get more individualized preparation. Some classes at larger facilities can be up to 20 couples or more in an auditorium.
- Ours is not all lecture! Small classes also mean we can include a variety of learning-style activities, discussion within the class group, and more actual practice with breathing, pain-coping, positions, comfort measures, and partner support.
- Instructors at Harmony are asked to be accurate, research-based, non-judgmental, and supportive of each family's unique goals and preferences. They are NOT restricted in what they may include, or limited by any facility's policies or providers' preferences.
Our instructors do, however, attend births regularly at many locations around the Bay Area, so they are able to speak knowledgably and freely about the policies and options at various hospitals and/or with many providers, and they will refer you to your doctor or midwife for routines specific to them, or questions that are best discussed with your individual provider.
- Many hospital "Express" classes are one, long day. Many families have shared with us that they were simply not able to focus their attention for a long one-day course, and left early, or stayed but were exhausted and absorbed less than half of the information presented at the one-day version offered elsewhere.
Harmony's Childbirth Prep Intensive is offered over 2 days to allow you time to absorb concepts and come back the next day refreshed and with questions.
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