Vicki Elson teaches “Baby Welcome!” childbirth preparation classes at Cradle, a delightful center for prenancy and parenting in down town Northampton, Massachusetts. Parents planning to give birth in the hospital or at home are welcome. Partners and helpers are welcome. Classes aren’t preachy about any particular “right” way to give birth, but emphasize confidence, strength, joy, informed choice, flexibility, and sensible parenting with love. Aspiring childbirth professionals are invited to audit the class. Learn more and register at:
Class 1
Introducing the class
Getting to know each other
Confidence exercise: Amazing Yourself
Pregnancy Issues
Vicki’s birth movie
Class 2
Physiology of birth
Birth planning
Juggling work and family
Special surprise
Class 3
Labor tools experimentation – what works?
Labor Practice
Class 4
Complications and interventions
Newborn procedures
Postpartum care of the mama
Birth movies to cheer you up
Class 5
Breastfeeding
Newborn care
Raising kids
