Childbirth Education Classes

Course Description

HypnoBirthing® classes consist of twelve hours of instruction taught over a five week period. The course is designed to help the mother and her birth partner replace their fears and tension about the birth process with confidence, calm, and comfort. Specific deep relaxation techniques will be learned and practiced for use during labor.

The class will cover the physiology of the body in labor, and how gracefully it will work when freed from the constraints of fear and anxiety. We will explore the history of modern childbirth and the myths that grew from that history. Birth videos will be shown in which women give birth calmly, with laughter and ease. Parents will complete the course comfortable with the tools they've acquired and ready to welcome their baby with confidence.

Both group classes and private classes are available.

Group Classes

Group classes are small, with a maximum of 5 couples in each session. This size class provides ample time for personal instruction and allows the couples to get to know each other. Group classes are currently meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM at the Maine Medical Center Family Birth Center. Additional classes will be scheduled on Sunday evenings at The Jade Trade in Portland if the Wednesday classes are filled. If neither time works for your schedule, please contact me and we will find a time that meets your needs.

The next group class will begin on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 and run through July 21st.

This class will be held at:

The Family Birth Center at MMC
22 Woodbury Street
Portland, ME 04101

Cost for the group classes at MMC is $200/couple.

The course fee includes the book Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method, and the companion CD of birthing affirmations.

HypnoBirthing can benefit couples in any stage of pregnancy. It is recommended to start classes by the beginning of your third trimester (or earlier, if you like.) Even if your baby is expected soon, you can still benefit from learning HypnoBirthing techniques.

Registration

To register for classes at Maine Medical Center, follow the calendar of events link on their web site or call 662-6132.

Private Classes

Private classes can also be scheduled in your home, at The Jade Trade, or at another venue to meet the needs of mothers on bedrest or to eliminate scheduling conflicts. Private classes can run weekly for five weeks, or on an accelerated schedule if needed.

The fee for private classes is $350.

Please contact me by e-mail or phone with any questions you have.

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Course Description Group Classes Private Classes Registration Contact Megan	Childbirth Education Classes Course Description HypnoBirthing® classes consist of twelve hours of instruction taught over a five week period. The course is designed to help the mother and her birth partner replace their fears and tension about the birth process with confidence, calm, and comfort. Specific deep relaxation techniques will be learned and practiced for use during labor. The class will cover the physiology of the body in labor, and how gracefully it will work when freed from the constraints of fear and anxiety. We will explore the history of modern childbirth and the myths that grew from that history. Birth videos will be shown in which women give birth calmly, with laughter and ease. Parents will complete the course comfortable with the tools they've acquired and ready to welcome their baby with confidence. Both group classes and private classes are available. Group Classes Group classes are small, with a maximum of 5 couples in each session. This size class provides ample time for personal instruction and allows the couples to get to know each other. Group classes are currently meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM at the Maine Medical Center Family Birth Center. Additional classes will be scheduled on Sunday evenings at The Jade Trade in Portland if the Wednesday classes are filled. If neither time works for your schedule, please contact me and we will find a time that meets your needs. The next group class will begin on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 and run through July 21st. This class will be held at: The Family Birth Center at MMC 22 Woodbury Street Portland, ME 04101 Cost for the group classes at MMC is $200/couple. The course fee includes the book Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method, and the companion CD of birthing affirmations. HypnoBirthing can benefit couples in any stage of pregnancy. It is recommended to start classes by the beginning of your third trimester (or earlier, if you like.) Even if your baby is expected soon, you can still benefit from learning HypnoBirthing techniques. Registration To register for classes at Maine Medical Center, follow the calendar of events link on their web site or call 662-6132. Private Classes Private classes can also be scheduled in your home, at The Jade Trade, or at another venue to meet the needs of mothers on bedrest or to eliminate scheduling conflicts. Private classes can run weekly for five weeks, or on an accelerated schedule if needed. The fee for private classes is $350. Please contact me by e-mail or phone with any questions you have. (top)