Classes are taught with two instructors whom have an array of Childbirth Certifications including Lamaze and Birthing From Within, as well as studies in Hypnobirthing, Calm Birth, Prenatal Parenting, postpartum doula care through Motherlove and infant massage through International Loving Touch.  Classes will be offered regularly at Black Tea Optional (coming soon to Hoboken).  Private instruction in your home is also available.  Please contact us for pricing and dates.

Topics Covered in class:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Hormones and how they effect labor
•  Relaxation  techniques
• Labor Coping Skills
• Labor Tools
• Partner enhanced relaxation
• Partner’s role in labor
• Optimal Fetal Positioning
• Preparing for labor - siblings, birth bag, food, laying in food stores
• Birth Preferences (Sometimes called birth plans)
• Signs of impending labor:
  • Effacement
  • Dilation
  • Contractions

• Drugs in labor (risks and benefits)
• Postpartum Care
• Breastfeeding
• Newborn Care