Our classes:
Childbirth Matters
Parenting Matters
Breastfeeding Matters
Lamaze Childbirth
Dancing For Birth
Infant Massage Instruction
Pregnancy Massage
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Class sizes are limited, please pre-register by calling
Christine Cleary @ 831-4473.
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Location
All classes are held at our office at 6701 N. Broadway Extension
Suite 211.
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Becoming educated about your options helps ensure that you have the most rewarding birth experience possible. Birth Matters offers comprehensive childbirth education for families in the metro area. All of our classes are taught with the philosophy of "freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives." We present current research-based information to empower families to make the best choices for themselves, because...
Breastfeeding Matters 'width' is a duplicate attribute name. Line 1, position 37. Dancinf For Birth™ Dancing For Birth™ prenatal/postpartum dance classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare you to give birth. Birth can be like a marathon, and Dancing for Birth™ classes prepare you for the challenge. You'll become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience. Weekly classes are offered to keep you dancing thru pregnancy, and postpartum with your baby. Dancing for Birth™ prenatal/postpartum dance class participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort, few or no interventions, brief labors and high levels of satisfaction during their births. You'll learn birth dancing moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance, Ballet, Latin dance and Interpretive movement. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary! At the same time you'll be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability and wisdom. Birth can be active, ecstatic, transformative, empowering! Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby to be in when labor begins, and you can help assure that position? You'll gain knowledge to help you have the birth that you envision for your baby. Contact us to enroll in FREE Demo class to be held in March!
Whether you are planning a medicated or unmedicated birth, our classes will help you learn about making it a wonderful, joyous and empowering birth. Regardless of where you plan to give birth, join us for informative, fun, option based classes. Our six week series covers common discomforts of late pregnancy and what you can do to eliminate or reduce them. Understand how the birthing process works and what you can do to have a joyful, comfortable birth. You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques that have been tried and true. We discuss medical interventions - their purpose and your choices regarding their use. We discuss medications- their benefits and risks so that you are prepared to make the decisions that are best for you and your birth. Partners learn how to be the best possible support to mothers' during pregnancy, labor,birth and the postpartum period.
Class Times are 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesdays August 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Tuesdays Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 & 12
Thursdays Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 & 11
Wednesday Dec. 1,8,15, 22,29 & Jan 5
Mondays Feb. 7, 14, 28, Mar. 7, 14 & 28
Tuesdays Apr. 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 & 17
Wednesdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 & 15
Thursdays June 2, 9, 16, 23 July 7 & 14
Cost: $150 for 6-Week Session
Approaching breastfeeding with confidence and ease. Breastfeeding is a natural experience, but learning to breastfeed can be overwhelmingly difficult for some new families. This class will help reduce your fears or anxieties and teach you how breastfeeding can be simplified and successful. In this two part class you will learn what you can do to make breastfeeding a calm, relaxing and comfortable experience for you and your baby. We encourage partners to attend because of their unique prospective and ability to remember tips that will help guide you both in those early weeks with your new baby. The joy of nourishing your baby at the breast is truly a family experience. We will look at different pumps and equipment that will help make shopping easier for you so that you will get the type of equipment that best suits your needs. You will also learn how to go back to work while breastfeeding. Getting off to a good start is key to having a great experience with breastfeeding. Whether you are certain that you want to breastfeed or trying to decide this class can really help.
Class Times are 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesdays Aug 4 & 11
Thursdays Sept. 16 & 23
Tuesdays Oct. 19 & 26
Mondays Nov. 22 & 29
Tuesdays Dec. 14 & 21
Wednesdays Jan. 12 & 19
Tuesdays Feb. 22 & Mar 1
Wednesdays Mar. 23 & 30
Mondays April 4 & 11
Tuesdays May 24 & 31
Wednesdays June 22 & 29
Cost: $50 for 2-Week Session
Parenting Matters
Many people say that "Babies don't come with an instruction manual!" but after attending this four-week series you will think differently. This class is designed to take away a lot of the stress of bringing a new baby home. We cover setting up your nursery, using products safely, baby proofing your home, choosing a baby doctor, the infant feeding decision, calming a crying baby (learning "The Happiest Baby on the Block" techniques and Dunstan Baby Language!), normal newborn characteristics and procedures, and basic baby care such as choosing diapers to changing them, bathing, burping etc... Join us for this informative four week series. Our instruction includes hands-on training using life-like infants, the latest research-based information, and video components, with additional time for questions and discussion.
Class Times are 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursdays Aug 19, 26, Sept. 2 & 9
Wednesdays Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mondays Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tuesdays Mar. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tuesdays June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Cost: $100 for 4-Week Session
Lamaze Childbirth
This is not your mother's Lamaze Class. We do not teach the old breathing patterns and distractions techniques. Instead, we explore how your body works and how you can work with it to enhance your birth experience. This comprehensive childbirth class is designed for pregnant women and their partners. This 12-hour covers a wide range of topics in-depth, including the various stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures and positions for labor and delivery, pain management options, hospital procedures, birth options, partner’s role during labor, cesarean birth, and early postpartum.
Mondays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Aug. 16, 23, 30, Sept. 13, 20 & 27
Mondays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 & 15
Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00PM Dec. 10 & 11
Saturday 10:00am- 6:00pm
Thursdays 6:30PM - 6:00PM Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost: $200.00 Weekend Session
Dance your way to a happier and healthier pregnancy, a quicker and easier birth and a more content baby!
Babies whose moms take Dancing for Birth™ prenatal and postpartum dance classes love the motion of dancing and are easily soothed after birth by being held while you dance. You'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly when you continue Dancing for Birth™ classes with your baby after he or she is born.
Class Times to be announced in March
Cost: $125 for 6-Week Session
Drop in fee is $25 per class