Dallas
& Surrounding Areas
PREPARATION FOR CHILDBIRTH
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What
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Classroom instruction
includes lecture, couple and group discussion,
question and answer sessions,
viewing videos/DVD's, models and charts,
couple participation with breathing, relaxation, & fitness
techniques;
massage techniques, acupressure, demonstration - return demonstration
of comfort measures, and many other activities during the class time.
The
techniques learned in these classes are designed to 'build' on each
other,
and therefore attendance at all classes is necessary for optimal
utilization
of comfort skills for labor and birth.
"Homework"
in the form of practicing relaxation together, reading and
discussing additional
materials, preparing a Birth Plan, touring the birth
facility, etc. is expected
during periods between classes. The necessary
acquisition of skills can then
be attained to manage the challenges often presented by labor and birth.
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References: |
These testimonials are freely offered from a couple and a doula:
" I was skeptical that I would gain $300 worth of knowledge upon
entering Linda’s class. However, now that we have completed the
course and have a one month old, I realize that the classes were
worth EVERY penny.
Linda’s knowledge and expertise are invaluable and we implemented
as many of her suggestions as possible during labor and during post
partum. The teaching Linda imparts is easily applied and so helpful
when going through the actual experiences taught in class.
Both my husband and I felt much more confident in ourselves and each other during labor which helped us to work together without added stress. ... Sarah Owen - new parent
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" I tell my clients that all of the births that I have attended with Linda's
or Sharon's students have been very good outcomes. I know I don't
have to worry about the couple being prepared for a positive birth if
they have had their classes with Natural Beginnings. "
... Linda Sacco, Ricardson, TX - Doula over 25 years
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Childbirth Course Covers:
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Natural
Beginnings Childbirth Education. The Bradley Method®
is designed to empower parents to make informed decisions about
pregnancy,
labor and birth, with a focus on the woman's ability to
give birth, non-pharmacological
pain management strategies, early
parenting and breastfeeding.
A
traditional Bradley Method® series consists of twelve, 1 ½
hour classes.
Due to requests from parents, we offer this series of eight,
2 ½ hour classes.
ALL information in the traditional series is included in
the 8-week series
which better meets the needs of today’s busy parents.
Classes are kept small and intimate, and are held in the private homes
of one of our instructors. This enables us to focus on you as individuals.
Included topics
are:
Nutrition - Exercise - Pregnancy Care - Consumerism - Pregnancy
Comforts and Discomforts - Emotional Experience of Pregnancy
Relaxation
- Natural Breathing - Coach Support - Communication Skills
Labor Comfort Techniques
- Natural Birth - Cesarean Birth -
Unexpected or Emergency Birth - Breastfeeding
- Parenting a Newborn
- Physical and Emotional Postpartum Adjustments
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Class
Registration:
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TUITION
FOR OUR EIGHT-WEEK, 20 HOURS SERIES IS $300.00
TO
TAKE THIS CLASS:
- Complete
and send Registration Form with $300.00 Tuition Fee
- We
accept check, money order, & all major credit cards
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Payment plans available - contact your instructor
- Tuition not paid in full before the first class will incur an addtitional
$25.00 late fee
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Make-up classes are not generally available.
- Classes are size limited and close quickly!
Please check your calendar carefully before enrolling, as tuition will
not be refunded.
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TO ENSURE ENROLLMENT:
1st: Please complete and send your REGISTRATION FORM &
Tuition Fee
to your chosen childbirth
instructor as soon as possible.
2nd: To help us better meet your individual needs, please send your
chosen childbirth instructor the following forms before your class begins,
completed at your convenience. Childbirth Questionnaire - Nutrition History
3rd: Please go
to www.babyfit.com - Register,
and begin to record your
daily food intake. We ask that you bring
a copy of your 7-Day
food diary to your first class to help your instructor assess
your
personal pregnancy nutritional regimen for optimal good-health.
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A personal note from your instructors: Your
place in the class you
have chosen is reserved specifically for you, and is not transferrable.
Although conflicts in personal schedules may arise, makeup classes
are rarely available. It is the parents' choice to arrange activities
such
as baby showers, business and civic meetings, etc., around
the childbirth
class' scheduled dates, or to miss that class.
[...including the information shared
and labor comfort techniques
presented during that time period.]
We look forward to working with you to achieve a positive birth!
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*YOUR
PLACE IN CLASS IS RESERVED WHEN YOUR TUITION IS PAID
AND YOU HAVE A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION
FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR.
QUESTIONS? Phone or email our instructors below:
Linda Worzer (972) 699-3921 - East Richardson location
- view
map
Sharon Mattes (972) 495-2805
- North Garland location - view
map
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How To Choose Your Class:
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SCROLL TO CALENDAR:
CHOOSE A CLASS DAY THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE
AND
THAT ENDS 2-4
WEEKS BEFORE YOUR ESTIMATED DUE DATE.
IF
YOU CANNOT FIND AN OPEN DATE THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS
PLEASE CONTACT LINDA (972) 699.3921 or SHARON (972) 495.2805
TO WORK
OUT AN ALTERNATE POSSIBILITY!
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2008
CHILDBIRTH CLASS SCHEDULE
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* ALL CLASS DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
* To Confirm
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OF WEEK |
Start
Date |
End
Date |
Class
Time |
Location |
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*Thursday
class closed
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JUN-26-08 |
AUG-28-08 |
6:30 - 9:00 pm |
GARLAND |
Tuesday
class closed
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JUL-08-08 |
SEP-02-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
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JUL-26-08 |
SEP-20-08 |
1:00 - 3:30 pm |
Richardson |
Wednesday
class closed |
JUL-30-08 |
SEP-17-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
Monday |
AUG--18-08 |
OCT-13-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
*Thursday |
SEP-04-08 |
NOV-06-08 |
6:30 - 9:00 pm |
GARLAND |
Tuesday |
SEP-09-08 |
OCT-28-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
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SEP-25-08 |
NOV-13-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
Saturday |
SEP-27-08 |
NOV-15-08 |
1:00 - 3:30 pm |
Richardson |
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OCT-20-08 |
DEC-08-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
Tuesday
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NOV-04-08 |
JAN-06-08 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
*Thursday
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NOV-13-08 |
JAN-15-09 |
6:30 9:00 pm |
GARLAND |
Thursday
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NOV-20-08 |
JAN-29-09 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
Saturday
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NOV-22-08 |
FEB-07-09 |
1:00 - 3:30 pm |
Richardson |
Monday
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DEC-15-08 |
FEB-16-09 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
Richardson |
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* Indicates Sharon's classes at our Garland Location
Linda teaches 3 evening classes and 1 Saturday afternoon class
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Private Classes |
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For private classes held in your home, individualized accomodation is
made for material covered and hours needed to achieve educational goals.
The fee is $60.00 per hour in our office. There would be a fee for travel. Typically a minimum of 10 hours of learning is required to complete a course appropriate to attain a positive birth experience, but of course, the number of hours is chosen by the client.
contact Sharon (972) 495.2805 or Linda (972) 699.3921 for further details
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