• Class is taught by Heather Ward, CD(DONA), PD, CCE, CLE
• Classes are held at Bay Area Maternity- 10430 S. De Anza Boulevard, Suite 230, Cupertino, 95014
• Sign up by emailing Heather at heather@birthlore.com
• Cash, check and PayPal payment options. Cash discounts, PayPal includes a service fee.
• Classes are open to anyone who would like to take them.

Birth Preparation

This class will cover all the needed topics for preparing and journeying through the birthing experience with confidence, trust, and health. What is covered in each class is listed below. This class is multi-theoried including concepts from Lamaze, Bradley, and Birthing Within.

• Class series is $160 per couple, due at the first class. $10 discount for cash payment.
• Small class size, 8 couples max.
• All classes are on 3 Saturdays OR 3 Sundays and runs from 2- 6pm.
• Sign up by emailing Heather at heather@birthlore.com

2012 Schedule

Saturdays- February 11, 18, 25 (FULL)

Sundays- March 11, 18, 25

Saturdays- April 21, 28 May 5

Sundays- May 20 June 3, 10

Saturdays- July 7, 14, 21

Sundays- August 5, 12, 19

Saturdays- September 8, 15, 22

Sundays- October 7, 14, 21

Saturdays- November 3, 10, 17

Sundays- December 2, 9, 16

Class One
Tips for preparing for labor and birth.
Understanding pain in childbirth.
Stages of labor- prelabor, signs of labor, and the early stage.
Coping techniques for the above stages of labor, including- relaxation techniques, breathing, positioning/movement, tips for labor support person(s).

Class Two
Stages of labor- active stage, when to go to the hospital, transition, pushing/ delivery, placenta and recovery.
Coping techniques for the above stages of labor, including- relaxation techniques, breathing, positioning/movement, acupressure/ massage, helpful tools, tips for labor support persons(s).
Pain medication choices covering narcotics and Epidurals.

Class Three
Interventions- reducing you chances and what happens when you need them. Including- vacuum extractor/forceps, internal monitoring, episiotomy, induction/ augmentation, and cesarean.
Postpartum- what to expect and how to plan for the support and resources you may need.
Communicating your wishes with your birthing team.
Review/labor and birth practice.

PowerPoint, Videos, Discussion, and Hands On Practice enhance your class experience. Class includes a free group drop in card for Blossom Birth Resources.

Baby Care

• Class is $65, due at the first class. $5 discount for cash payment.
• Small class size, 6 couples max.
• Sign up by emailing Heather at heather@birthlore.com

Through PowerPoint presentation and discussion this class will cover normal newborn appearance and behavior; including- early child development, common hospital baby procedures, tips for bonding, newborn sensory skills, reflexes, infant states of awareness, normal newborn sleep behaviors and more.

The demonstration and hands on portion of class will cover bathing, diapering, bottle feeding, (breastfeeding is a separate class), burping, holding, crying, and more.

2012 Schedule

Sunday, February 12, 1:00pm-5:30pm (3 spots left)

Sunday, April 22, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Sunday, June 17, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday, July 28, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Sunday, September 9, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Sunday, November 18, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday, December 15, 1:00pm-5:30pm

Breastfeeding

• Class is $55, due at the first class. $5 discount for cash payment.
• Small class size, 6 couples max.
• Sign up by emailing Heather at heather@birthlore.com

This class will cover preparation for breastfeeding, anatomy, milk production, breastmilk composition, supply, hunger cues, tips for a good start, positioning, latching, how to tell if baby is getting enough, common breastfeeding issues- prevention and solutions, general pumping, milk storage, reheating, and more. I cover Baby Led (Laid Back) Breastfeeding and Mom Directed Breastfeeding styles. This class uses PowerPoint, discussion, videos and hands on practice with dolls.

Sunday, February 12, 9:15am-noon (4 spots left)

Sunday, April 22, 9:15am-noon

Sunday, June 17, 9:15am-noon

Saturday, July 28, 9:15am-noon

Sunday, September 9, 9:15am-noon

Sunday, November 18, 9:15am-noon

Saturday, December 15, 9:15am-noon

Refund policy for classes- With one week or more notice a full refund is given.  Less than one week notice, half your money is refunded.  With less than 24 hour notice or a class series has already begun, no refund is given.

Classes at Blossom Birth Services

In Palo Alto, class dates below are taught by Heather include Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Refresher, and Babycare. Other instructors teach these classes as well. Blossom Birth Services is a non-profit organization that supports the community with classes, events, lending library, and much more! Please see Blossom’s webpage to see class descriptions and to sign up- www.blossombirth.org

Babycare Classes $89
Saturdays
2-6pm- 1/14, 3/10, 3/31, 5/19, 6/30

Sundays
9am-1pm- 1/29, 2/19. 4/15, 8/12
2-6pm- 5/6, 7/22, 9/16, 11/4

Wednesdays 7-9:00pm
12/5 and 12/12

Childbirth Preparation $295
3 Saturdays from 2-6pm or 5 Mondays from 7-9:30pm
Sat. June 2, 9, 16
Sat. August 4, 11, 18
Mon. September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8
Sat. October 6, 13, 20
Mon. November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3

Childbirth Refreshers $99
Sundays
2pm-6pm
1/29, 4/15, 7/15, 10/27