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PREPARATION FOR NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
Dallas
& Surrounding Areas
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REGISTRATION
CONFIRMATION
ABOUT CLASSES
OUR EDUCATORS
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2012 CLASS SCHEDULE
CHOOSING A CLASS
PRIVATE CLASSES
CLIENT REFERENCES |
It
is our desire to impart current, evidence-based information
and techniques, focusing on the normal healthy
processes of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
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If this is your 1st, 2nd (or more) baby, and you have not given birth without medication, or you are delivering in a birth center or at home, our full 20 hours course is essential for your skills development, as well as offering you additional instruction in the many supportive comfort techniques and relaxation aids beneficial for pain management.
Classroom instruction includes - lecture, couple and group
discussion, question and answer sessions,
viewing videos / DVD's, models & charts, couple participation with breathing, relaxation, and fitness
techniques; massage techniques, acupressure, demonstration - return demonstration
(seen below) of comfort measures, and many other participant focused
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 beneficial for optimal utilization
of comfort skills necessary for labor and birth.
"Homework" in the form of practicing relaxation together, discussing and reading additional
materials, preparing a Birth Plan, touring your birth facility, etc. is expected
during periods between classes. The necessary acquisition of skills can then
be attained to manage typical challenges often presented by labor and birth.
Our education plan is designed to empower parents to make informed decisions about pregnancy,
labor & birth, focusing on a woman's innate ability to give birth, non-pharmacological
pain management strategies,
and preparation for confidence and skills in managing breastfeeding and
early parenting techniques.
Classes are kept small and intimate, and are held in the private homes of our instructors. This enables us to focus on your specific needs, answer questions and enhance the individual's birthing goals.
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. . . . Linda and Sharon are certified, trained, and remain affiliated with
The Bradley Method® of natural childbirth. Natural Beginnings' Childbirth Educators have the most years of teaching experience
of any other Bradley Method Instructors
in the Dallas area.
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- -Linda Worzer - Richardson Instructor - . . . Sharon Mattes - Garland Instructor
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CHOOSING YOUR CLASS:
REGISTER EARLY - CLASSES FILL QUICKLY
CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CLASS CLOSED - INDICATES A FULL CLASS - NO SPACE LEFT
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| 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE |
LOCATION
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START DATES
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END DATES
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DAY & TIME
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N. GARLAND |
FEB 21 |
APR 10 |
TUES
6:30 - 9:00 |
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THURS
6:30 - 9:00 |
RICHARDSON |
MAR 08 |
MAY 03 |
THURS
7:00 - 9:30 |
RICHARDSON |
MAR 24 |
MAY 19 |
SAT
1:00 - 3:30 |
RICHARDSON |
APR 09 |
JUN 08 |
MON
7:00 - 9:30 |
RICHARDSON |
APR 24 |
JUN 12 |
TUES
7:00 - 9:30 |
N. GARLAND |
APR 26 |
JUL 05 |
THURS
6:30 - 9:00 |
RICHARDSON |
MAY 17 |
JUL 05 |
THURS
7:00 - 9:30 |
RICHARDSON |
MAY 26 |
JUL 14 |
SAT
1:00 - 3:30
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N. GARLAND |
JUL 12 |
SEP 06 |
THURS
6:30 - 9:00 |
N. GARLAND |
OCT 18 |
DEC 13 |
THURS
6:30 - 9:00 |
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Group Class
Registration:
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To Register or Inquire, contact instructors by phone or email.
Registration Form can be sent with $100.00 Deposit or $300.00 Tuition
to your specific childbirth instructor's address listed below.
Check, cash, money order, and all major credit cards are accepted.
By credit card, total charged (with handling fee) is $312.
Your insurance provider or Health Savings Account may cover this fee.
DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER - Classes fill quickly as class size is limited.
When you've received a Confirmation from your Instructor, mark your calendar to avoid schedule conflicts. Make up classes are not available.
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| To Confirm: |
Your place in class is reserved, ONLY after your deposit and registration have been received by your instructor, and you have been contacted by her for confirmation by email, phone or mail.
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QUESTIONS? Phone or email one of our Instructors for information:
Linda Worzer (972) 699-3921 - EAST RICHARDSON
531 Stillmeadow Drive, Richardson, TX 75081
Sharon Mattes (972) 495-2805
- NORTH GARLAND
1526 Archery Lane, Garland, TX 75044
Yahoo Maps of our two class locations can be viewed at their links above
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How To Choose Your Class:
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Contact one of our Bradley® Certified Instructors listed below to discuss which location and class series
will best suit your schedules. You'll want
your classes to end two weeks or more before your estimated due date.
If you are too late to complete a series before your due date, you may
be able to work out an alternate possibility by contacting an instructor:
LINDA (972) 699-3921 or SHARON (972) 495-2805
For your convenience, we offer TWO LOCATIONS - FIVE ONGOING SERIES
Saturday afternoon, and 3 different evening series at our location in
East Richardson, and 1 evening series at our North Garland location.
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References: |
These testimonials were graciously offered from a childbirth class client
and a local doula. Scroll down for a childbirth class client's birth story.
" 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 1 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
More References? See links
http://www.mamasource.com/biz/linda-worzer-richardson-tx
http://www.mamasource.com/my/business
James & Hope Gallagher and
newborn son
- another satisfied client!
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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, Richardson, TX - Doula over 25 years
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A BIRTH STORY:
....." Our sweet new baby was born Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 3:37 a.m.
He weighed 8 lbs. 1.5 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long.
Before his birth we had an unexpected experience. My Ob/Gyn, who told me several times he was on board with a natural labor and delivery, decided at 39 weeks he wanted to prescribe a cervical softener and amniotomy one day before my due date. He could provide us with no medical reason, so we refused. He responded that I was going against his recommendation and, as he was going on vacation, I would have to come up with my own secondary plan. We perceive he was recommending a “social induction” because he would be unavailable to let the labor timeline progress naturally.
This was stressful, but I quickly consulted my primary care physician to find another Ob/Gyn. I saw my new OB and his initial assessment was that I was not favorable to an induction – it would have likely ended up as a caesarian! However, he wanted me to stop work and rest because my blood pressure was up. I began staying home about a week before my due date.
One week and a day after my due date, I went into labor. My labor contractions began at 2 ½ min apart, 30 sec duration at 11 pm; and within 20 mins, the duration increased to 60 secs. Thanks to your classes, we recognized this was not the normal course of events (where was 1st stage, 1st phase?) and with 2nd phase progressing rapidly we called our doctor after an hour, around midnight.
He advised us to go to the hospital immediately. I had a rapid labor, only 4 ½ hours total. I went from 50% effaced and 3 cm dilated during the initial exam at 1am, to 100% effaced and 10 cm. dilated by shortly after 3 a.m. My water broke at 2:30 a.m.
I pushed for about 15 minutes (5 contractions) & our baby was born at 3:37 a.m.
He was born vaginally and naturally, without pain medication. The Bradley classes and prenatal yoga classes really helped me to focus and deal with the pain. I will say the labor and delivery nurse was not supportive of my choice to have a natural birth or closely follow a birth plan, and informed us that we were at the wrong hospital if we wanted a Bradley® birth.
However, due to the rapid labor, we were never able to request another nurse. Interestingly, the maternity and nursery nurses and staff commented on how alert our baby was compared to the other babies. He really took to nursing and they hinted it was probably because he had not been exposed to any medications.
Now our new baby is really doing well and at one week is above his birth weight.
Thank you for all of your help and the very informative classes; which enabled us to make better decisions for me and our baby.
Please feel free to share our experience with your students as we really appreciated and benefitted from the stories you shared.
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Private Classes - when are they appropriate? |
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I am now on Bed Rest and cannot make a regular class series... "
Q ... "I just heard about The Bradley® Method and now do not have
enough time left to complete the full series before my due date
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Private classes may be the best answer for you ... contact Sharon
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PRIVATE CLASSES are held in our offices or your home
Additional fees for traveling to your
location will apply
Individualized courses to meet your educational goals
Beneficial techniques for relaxation in labor
Skill building for labor comfort measures
To arrange a private class, call one of our instructors
Contact Sharon (972) 495.2805 - or Linda (972) 699.3921
Depending on your prior birth experience, two to four classes are the
recommended number to accomplish the necessary tasks.
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If this is your first baby, a full 20 hours course is recommended.
If
you -- have not given birth without medication - are birthing in
a birth center or at home, and you desire a natural birth --
our complete course is essential for appropriate skills development.
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