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·Children & Family Institute·

Pathways to Parenting
presents …

Lamaze Natural Childbirth Class

"It's Not Your Ma's Lamaze!"

This four week course is designed especially for women and their partners who want to make well-informed choices for their birth.

Classes are held every Monday …    2-5pm and 6-9pm slots available

Call to register 214-337-9979 or 817-67Doula

Classes are FREE but couples MUST ATTEND all four sessions to qualify.

 

 

This course is designed to:

• Present birth as normal, natural and healthy;
• Develop an awareness of the uniqueness of each childbirth experience;
• Present sufficient information regarding pregnancy, labor and birth so that expectations will be realistic, free from myths and fears;
• Provide parents with strategies which will allow them to cope with various kinds of labor experiences;
• Provide an understanding of birth choices available to parents, giving rise to informed decisions;
• Strengthen channels of communication between expectant parents and their healthcare team.

 

Each section of class time will include explanation of medical terms, pregnant anatomy and the process of birth. Rationale for the coping techniques will be presented. 

Relaxation techniques, breathing awareness and strategies, exercises and labor support skills will be taught and practiced.

Videos with a positive view of pregnancy and birth will be shown throughout the class.

 

 

Registration:

 

Class requested:

ð October 27, November 3, 10, 17

ð 2-5PM   ð 6-9PM

ð  November 24,  December 1, 8, 15

ð 2-5PM   ð 6-9PM

ð December 29, January 5, 12, 19

ð 2-5PM   ð 6-9PM

 

ð January 26, February 2, 9, 16

ð 2-5PM   ð 6-9PM

 

 

Expectant Mother: _____________________________________________________________ 

Support Person(s): ___________________________Relation to Mother: ___________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________When is your baby due?________________

Is it a:   ðBoy      ðGirl        ðStill a Mystery

Care provider: _______________________  Planned Birth location: _______________________