Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes with Judith Nowlin

Weekday Evenings, 7:00 – 9:15pm

2012 Schedule

Bradley Method — 12 week series — Tuesdays, April 10 thru June 26, 2012

Interactive and lively childbirth education classes focusing on pregnancy and birth as a state of wellness—centered on the knowledge that all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum are delicately interwoven. The ultimate goal of the class is optimal health and wellness for both mother and baby. These classes are ideal for women birthing in a hospital, birth center or at home. Please visit www.holisticbirthing.com for full class descriptions.

Judith Nowlin is a certified Bradley Method childbirth educator and DONA certified doula. Each and every week of class includes:

• relaxation techniques
• prenatal nutrition
• hands-on practice for the partner
• community building amongst the families

The Bradley Method and Active Birth series will cover the following:

• staying healthy and low-risk
• benefits of exercise during pregnancy
• specific pregnancy exercises
• pregnancy anatomy
• birthing myths vs. birthing secrets
• releasing fears
• stages of labor
• effective positions for labor
• working with your body
• creating a serene environment in labor
• positive communications with your birth team
• working with a doula
• choosing your birth team and birth place
• normal variations in labor
• interventions and their alternatives
• handling unexpected situations (such as cesarean birth)
• breastfeeding successfully
• common newborn procedures
• making the most out of your postpartum experience
• and a whole lot more

The Coping Skills class is the perfect supplement to the childbirth class you’ve already taken. The course is designed to be fully interactive and hands-on, focusing on:

• relaxation exercises
• coping techniques for labor
• massage
• labor positions
• emotional connection

Once everyone has had their babies, we have a reunion party to celebrate and meet all the little ones. One of the greatest joys of the class is watching the moms-groups and playgroups that develop out of the relationships built during our time together!

Pricing:

$375 per couple—Bradley Method 12-week Series—includes the student workbook and other supplementary materials

$300 per couple—Active Birth 7-week Series—includes student workbook and relaxation CD

$200 per couple—Coping Skills 4-week series

For more information or to register, please contact Judith at

(303) 519-4519 or judith@holisticbirthing.com

Enrollment is limited so that each couple receives individual attention.

Please visit www.holisticbirthing.com for more information about Judith's childbirth classes and doula services.