Comfort & Connection
One-Day Childbirth Education ClassYou shouldn’t have to be an expert in childbirth to have a positive and meaningful experience.
You might have a few ideas of how you would like things to go, or maybe you have no idea where to begin at all; either way this is a beautiful place to start and I am so happy to meet you exactly where you are!
In this one-day group class, you and your partner have the opportunity to discuss and discover what each of you desires and is anticipating for your baby’s birth. You will learn together through practical tools and guidance and begin building your community with like-minded expectant parents who are starting out exactly where you are.
One-Day AZ Childbirth Education Classes In:
Mesa, AZ | Gilbert, AZ | Queen Creek, AZ | Chandler, AZ | Tempe, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Scottsdale, AZ | and Surrounding Areas
February 13th
10AM-4PM
Downtown Mesa AZ
March 27th
10AM-4PM
Downtown Mesa AZ
May 8th
10AM-4PM
Downtown Mesa AZ
Your Birth, Your Baby, Your Experience.
| Missy Boudiette |Because this is YOUR Experience, you will:
Engage
You and your partner will explore your perceptions, visualizing elements of your ideal birth and plan for how you will incorporate them into your chosen birth environment. Working together, you can choose what energy and support you want to bring with you into your experience.This class has the opportunity to elevate your communication and your bond as a couple.
Discover
In this portion of the class, you will both get an introduction to your unique personality type and how each of you might react to different situations in the birth space. You will tap into how you and your partner need to be spoken to, feel supported, and be heard while helping you understand what a satisfying birth looks like to you. Ultimately, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how to best navigate your choices.
Explore
Throughout class, you will explore the physiological and anatomical process of birth, including the hormonal chemistry, and what your baby and your body is doing. You will learn about all of the variations of normal in birth, what to expect from start to finish. You’ll be prepared not only for the physical aspects of labor but also for the equally-important emotional side of birth.
Practice
Once we have learned about you and what your goals are, we can find methods for relaxation and pain-coping techniques that will match your unique childbirth style. We will practice comfort measures, positions for rest and labor. These hands-on tools aren’t specific to any one method and can often be used with and without pain medication during labor. They will leave you feeling confident in your ability to birth your baby and ready to experience this life-changing day with your partner and family.
Engage
You and your partner will explore your perceptions, visualizing elements of your ideal birth, and plan for how you will incorporate them into your chosen birth environment. Working together, you can choose what energy and support you want to bring with you into your experience. This class has the opportunity to elevate your communication and your bond as a couple.
Discover
In this portion of the class, you will both get an introduction to your unique personality type and how each of you might react to different situations in the birth space. You will tap into how you and your partner need to be spoken to, feel supported, and be heard while helping you understand what a satisfying birth looks like to you. Ultimately, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how to best navigate your choices.
Explore
Throughout class, you will explore the physiological and anatomical process of birth, including the hormonal chemistry, and what your baby and your body is doing. You will learn about all of the variations of normal in birth, what to expect from start to finish. You’ll be prepared not only for the physical aspects of labor but also for the equally-important emotional side of birth.
Practice
Once we have learned about you and what your goals are, we can find methods for relaxation and pain-coping techniques that will match your unique childbirth style. We will practice comfort measures, positions for rest, and labor. These hands-on tools aren’t specific to any one method and can often be used with and without pain medication during labor. They will leave you feeling confident in your ability to birth your baby and ready to experience this life-changing day with your partner and family.
When should I take a class?
I recommend taking classes sometime in your second or third trimester. Each class is designed for pregnancy, labor, birthing and the immediate postpartum period.
Does my partner need to attend? What if I don't have a partner?
Partners are highly encouraged to attend the whole class as it can make a significant impact on the confidence they feel while supporting you through labor, birth and into postpartum.
I aim to accommodate by offering weeknight, weekend and or private classes where you can attend at a time that is most convenient for you.
No partner? No problem – feel free to bring another support person such as a family member, friend, doula, etc.
I am planning to utilize medication or have a cesarean. Will this class still benefit me?
YES!!! The tools and techniques shared in each class help you to stay calm and focused prior to receiving any medications and also equips you in making confident decisions if medication or medical intervention is needed or wanted during your birth experience. The program I utilize is unique in the way that it is also a set of life skills – Offering you tools and techniques that will serve you on your journey into parenthood!
How much do classes cost?
Each class varies:
Private childbirth sessions start at $247
Group childbirth sessions at $175
Breastfeeding & Postpartum classes at $97
You can find more details about each class by finding it listed under the ‘classes’ tab in the menu above.
Are your classes covered by insurance?
Maybe! FSA/HSA accounts can be used to pay for a class.
A receipt can also be provided to submit for reimbursement upon request.
Call your insurance carrier and ask if your plan covers parent education classes.
Why an emphasis on communication?
Labor, birth, and the fourth trimester come with so many choices to make. You know what is best for your family and what you don’t know yet, I am here to help you explore in a meaningful and practical way.