Childbirth Classes in the Los Angeles Area

Expectant moms who take childbirth classes reap the benefits of learning various breathing and pain management techniques to help alleviate their labor pain on the d-day. Below are some childbirth classes offered in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley areas.

Lamaze Class with Dr. Laurie Binder: Laurie Binder is a certified Childbirth Education instructor who is also a doctor of acupuncture. She has private Lamaze classes that prepares expecting mothers and their partners or family members for labor, delivery, postpartum, and even provide valuable information throughout the pregnancy. Through the childbirth class, you can learn about the body and how it works during pregnancy. Learn about labor and birthing experiences, the role that the childbirth coach plays, how to care for your self after giving birth, breastfeeding, and different birthing routes including cesarean section. To ease your birthing anxieties, you will also learn about relaxation and visualization techniques, Lamaze breathing strategies and pain management so that at the end of the class session you will be totally ready to experience the miracle of birthing your baby. To get started with Dr. Laurie Binder call 310-564-4325 or e-mail her at Laurie @birthclasses.net. She is available in the West Los Angeles area and throughout. She has reportedly helped notable Hollywood parents.

The Bradley Method of Natural Birth with Natalie Weiss: The Bradley Method of childbirth is a common sense approach that involves the pregnant mother and a coach. Natalie Weiss teaches this class in her hometown of Raanana, Israel but gives private lessons in Los Angeles or anywhere in the world. In her class, she teaches parents about the good nutrition while pregnant, how to avoid harmful substance while pregnant as well as how to exercise to maintain healthy and comfortable living. The childbirth class focuses also on relaxation techniques, vaginal exams, benefits and risks associated with pain medications, options for hiring a doula, how to avoid episiotomies and cesarean section, when to get going to the labor room or birthing place, as well as birth videos, birth plans, and stages of the labor process. You will also get information about breastfeeding, how to effectively care for and bond with your newborn, postpartum care, and how to interact and train siblings to avoid conflict. For more information call Natalie at 323-782-0548 or e-mail Natalie@naturalbirth.org.

Birth and Beyond & Birth Partners: Lizabeth Baker-Wade and Cheryl K. Baker and their team are experts at child birthing classes of all kinds. They come with many years of experience in labor and delivery, as well as doula and lactation certifications between them. They instruct expecting parents in prepared childbirth, natural childbirth, infant CPR, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, and cesarean section. You can get childbirth education as well as doula services. They also offer programs beyond childbirth classes. These include Baby Days, postpartum doula services, mom's connection group, parenting with the brain in mind, and a lot of other support services to make baby upbringing fun and effective. You can reach them by visiting their site at www.birthandbeyond.net. They are in the Los Angeles areas and throughout Southern California.

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