Expecting Joy - Natural Childbirth Preparation

This class is designed to help you understand the natural process of labor and birth, give you a variety of tools to cope with discomfort, and provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your birthing time. Some of the topics covered include:

• Creating a birth plan
• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• Overview of the normal birth process
• Labor support
• Comfort measures (both medical and nonmedical)
• Variations and complications in labor
• Discussion of interventions and informed consent
• Cesarean birth
• Postpartum period
• Breastfeeding basics
• Newborn care

The class is ten hours in length, taught as a weekend intensive (Friday evening 6-9 pm; Saturday 8-12 am and 1:30-4:30 pm). Classes are currently being held at Babymoon Massage & Wellness Center in Roanoke. Class size is limited to four couples, so please register early to ensure your spot. Private classes in your home are also be available at an additional fee.

Fee: $200 per couple

Upcoming classes:

• April 18th-19th (Taught by Lesley Spradlin)
• May 23rd-24th
• June 20th-21st (Taught by Lesley Spradlin)
• July 25th-26th

For more information or to register, email , or call 972-436-8383

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