Prenatal Education
All classes are offered by individual instructors, not by Zenana Spa. Zenana Spa receptionists have limited information regarding class offerings.
Please contact individual instructors for more detailed information. Yoga mats, yoga belts and bolsters are provided. Please bring a water bottle for your own use. When not pre-registered, please bring cash or a check to pay your instructor directly. Correct cash payment is helpful as instructors have limited change.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
3:00-5:30 pm
Choose the most convenient Saturday:
$45 per couple
February 6th, 2010
March 27th, 2010
April 24th, 2010
May 29th, 2010
Would you like to know more about:
- How to avoid almost all common breastfeeding problems?
- How partners can help with breastfeeding?
- How to know your baby is getting enough milk?
- How often to feed your baby?
- What to do if you are in pain?
- Where to go with questions?
Classes taught by Adrienne Fuson, Lactation Specialist, Certified Doula, LMT, BA
Adrienne Fuson has worked with pregnant families for over fourteen years. She is a Lactation Specialist and has worked extensively with breastfeeding issues. She is a labor doula and teaches the labor doula certification course at the Birthingway School of Midwifery. She is also a nursing mother.
- Be prepared and confident
- Meet other expectant parents
- Have fun in a relaxed atmosphere
- Bring any and all questions
To register: email or call 503.238.6262
5 week series
Next Classes:
Tuesdays 6:30-9P
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 OR
March 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20
Thursdays from 7-9:30P:
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 OR
March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
Additional class in NE Portland:
Wednesdays 6:30-9P
February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17 OR
March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
HypnoBirthing is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. It's based on the belief that all babies should be born in an atmosphere of gentleness and peace and that severe discomfort does not need to be an accompaniment to the birthing process. That when a mother is prepared physically, mentally and emotionally, she can experience birth in a calm, joyful and much more comfortable manner. This class teaches and utilizes relaxation and breathing techniques as well as focus on the bond between you, your birthing partner and your baby. Finally, HypnoBirthing brings a woman back to her own natural birthing instincts.
Strongly consider signing up at 24-28 weeks in your pregnancy, which allows for plenty of time for practice and contingency plans related to a missed class as each class is equally important to the program.
Taught by Kristen Olberz
For more information e-mail kristen@zenana-spa.com or call 503-502-6585
You may also visit http://www.HypnoBirthing.com
Fridays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm – ongoing in 9 weeks sessions
This birth preparation class is comprised of 5 couples classes alternating with 4 women’s groups. The classes are led by the midwives and staff of A Gentle Beginning and are offered to their clients and those of the community.
We have found that those seeking a natural birth want guidance in how to create an atmosphere of love, trust and intimacy. We aim to prepare both the mother and her partner physically, mentally and emotionally, so that they can experience their birth in a centered and conscious manner.
During the couples portion of our classes we strive to develop skills that you will use throughout the rest of your pregnancy, during the birth of your child and beyond into the years of parenting together. We begin by focusing on how you as a couple will work together supporting and communicating your needs as well as building an understanding of the normal physiology of birth, so that it can unfold into a woman’s natural, instinctive rhythm. We then go on to include deep relaxation and breathing techniques as centering tools to help create and maintain the focus needed in an un-medicated birth. In the last two classes we finish with information on breastfeeding and preparation for the first weeks postpartum. These groups often go on to attend our parenting/support groups.
The women's groups, which meet on alternate Fridays, allow us to explore more intimate topics such as releasing fears, coping with the sensations of birth, embracing the joy of giving birth and accessing our own empowerment. We create a space where women can find support amongst other women choosing a natural birth, where we strive to honor our bodies as vessels of service and deepen the relationship with our bodies and that of our unborn child.
To Register call 503-263-2058 or email us.
Starting February 10th
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
in on-going 6 week cycles.
$250 per couple (single parents are welcome also)
Birth offers us the opportunity to reach deep
into ourselves for previously unknown strengths.
When we do this, we grow as human beings
and our lives are enriched.
The Inner Work of Birth is a birth class that will prepare you and your partner to meet the challenges and joys of natural childbirth and parenting. We focus on emotional and psychological preparation through discussions and exercises. Important topics include: coping with pain, supporting a laboring woman, dealing with unexpected events and adapting to the changes of a new baby. Half of the meetings are for the pregnant women and the alternate weeks we work with couples.
Course Topics:
Week 1- Security/Risk/Change
Week 2- Support/Communication/Trust
Week 3- Control/Surrender/Choice
Week 4- Pain/Coping/Acceptance
Week 5- Capability/Effort/Responsibility
Week 6- Parenting/Service/Maturation
Nora Tallman has been attending births for over 30 years in homes, birth centers and hospitals as a certified nurse midwife and naturopathic physician. Birth has inspired her, nourished her and taught her. Assisting people in finding coping skills for labor brings her great fulfillment.
Contact: Nora Tallman at 503-780-5786 or email
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
March 13
May 8
June 26
Sept 18
Nov 13
An interactive class designed to teach you not only the basics of baby care, but also the subtleties of understanding and interpreting your newborn's cues so that you can better soothe and communicate with your baby. We will cover bathing, diapering, swaddling and other soothing skills, as well as newborn senses. There will also be a section focusing on baby carrier choices. This class will build confidence in your parenting skills, and offer evidence-based information on providing care and adjusting to the newborn period.
Cost: $75 per couple - pre-registration requested - contact Krista with ABC Doula Service to register:
Email or call 503-381-6064
Taught by Kimberly Bepler of ABC Doula Services
Mothertree Childbirth: Claiming Your VBAC
next dates TBA
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$65.00
Have you had a previous cesarean and exploring or hoping for a vaginal birth (VBAC)? This informative and intuitive session for preparing for a VBAC will help you explore your own readiness, discover the options available in Portland (providers, locations) and provides nurturing coping skills to give you every chance for success. This class is for mama's only. Personal support for couples is available as a private consultation.
To register:
classes@mothertreebirth.com or 503-343-9911
Mothertree Childbirth Preparation Course
Tuesdays
Feb 2-23
March 2-23
April 6-27
May 4-25
June 1-22
July 6-27
Aug 3-24
Sept 7-28
Nov 2-23
Discover your own Mother Nature in this unique balance of evidence-based practices rooted in solid practical knowledge. Combined with intuitive deep relaxation skills and intention-building personal explorations that help couples awaken to their unique potential as parents, the Mother Tree is a unique guide to childbirth as you consider growing your family tree. Your guide is a long-time birth and postpartum doula, mother and childbirth educator. She has supported hundred of birthing families through the childbearing year and most specifically through the labor and birth process. Classes Include: * Stages of Labor * Pain Coping Techniqes * Relaxation and Breathing Techniques * Expectations of labor and birth * Role of Partner and Birth Companions * Empowered Decision-Making * Building a birth plan * Breastfeeding and Bonding
$250 Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 couples required.
Register or 503-343-9911
Taught by Jesse Henderson of Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Childbirth Preparation Weekend
Next Dates TBA
This session in a personal setting, allows couples to explore the transformative experiences of childbirth and their own unique pain coping styles while considering evidence-based information on normal birth. Please bring pillows.
$200 Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 couples required.
To register please call 503-343-9911 or e-mail classes@mothertreebirth.com
Taught by Jesse Henderson of Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Birthing From Within Class
Tuesdays
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 5 - 26, 2010
December 7 - 28, 2010
Guiding expectant parents to a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of birth. This course is based on Birthing From Within philosophy. It provides a multi-sensory, holistic approach to childbirth education. Parents will learn through interactive and creative participation, in a spirit of fun and curiosity.. Please bring pillows.
Register or 503-343-9911
$250 (includes text) Min of 4, max 6 couples required
Taught by Mother Tree Doula Services
Mothertree Birth Preparation Seminars
All seminars presented by Mothertree Birth
Cost:
$45/couple open attendance
RSVP: Online or by calling 503-343-9911
Comfort Massage for Labor
next dates TBA
Learn gentle positioning and massage with your partner to enhance relaxation and deepen your connection with body, baby and partner.
Comfort Positions for Labor
next dates TBA
Learn simple and effective techniques for connecting with your baby prenatally and encouraging baby into the most optimal position for birth. Learn how to avoid the dreaded back labor, encourage breech babies to turn and how to work with your baby in labor for a faster, more efficient birth.
Natural Pain Coping Techniques for Labor
3em Body Massage
Feb 14 OR
March 14
11:30am - 1:30pm
Come learn simple and effective massage techniques that can bring comfort and ease the labor and birth process. Using comfort massage, acupressure points, shiatsu and playful and safe touch techniques mamas and their partners will learn how to bring comfort to their pregnancy and birth as well as learn coping techniques for parenting and beyond. Wear comfortable clothing that can be massaged over. Partner support required. Please bring pillows.
Natural Pain Coping Techniques for Labor II
Heartfulness
Feb 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Build on your own unique coping style by creating a mindset for pain coping using tools of intention, meditation and other deep relaxation techniques such as hypnosis and visualization.
Mothertree Babycare
March 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover the amazing talents of your newborn along with the secrets to baby care in our new Mother Tree Baby Care class. This integrative class provides answers to your questions on how to nurture your baby in the first few months. Breastfeeding, Sleep, Attachment and Baby Cues are some of the topics covered. Come for an informative overview of how to nurture your baby from your own inner best parent. Learn the tools that are specific to help better understand your baby's unique needs. This class will guide you to: Better understand your options prenatally (including how to select a pediatrician) Overview breastfeeding skills Guide you to understand your baby's cues Prepare for newborn care – including eating patterns, burping postions, diapering, dressing, bathing, soothing and having fun with your newborn! Provide a satisfying, balanced life postpartum- for Mama, partner, AND baby! This class is student-driven in structure. In addition to the general structure of a Baby Basics class, we address the needs of all diverse family structures and the flow of class will be dictated according to those needs.
Birth Movie Night
Next dates TBA
Over 300,00 women will be giving birth when you do. Explore birth options from around the globe on this fun birth movie night. Lead by experienced doulas, you'll get all your questions answered about how some of the fascinating experiences from these women's stories might fit into your birth plan.
Have Baby Will Travel--Wearing Your Baby
next dates TBA
Everything you've wanted to know about baby slings, carriers and backpacks! Learn about the different options before babies arrival or bring your baby in postpartum. Includes safety tips, hands-on with the carriers and travel tips for everyday and far away places.
