Classes with a * are offered in a group class as well. Please see group classes for details.

I offer private classes for  one couple in my home or yours. Classes listed below have a flat rate. Specialized classes are $45 an hour, with a 3 hour minimum. I do offer partial scholarships/discounts for those in true financial need.

I will travel throughout the South Bay- Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto. Further North or South will include a $20 flat traveling fee (gas prices are expensive!)

Baby Care*

This class will cover normal newborn appearance, behavior, and caring skills including- early child development, common hospital baby procedures, tips for bonding, newborn sensory skills, reflexes, infant states of awareness, bathing, diapering, bottle feeding, (breastfeeding is a separate class), burping, holding, sleeping, crying, and more. $160 -4 hours.

Breastfeeding

This class will cover preparation, anatomy, milk production, breastmilk composition, supply, hunger cues, tips for a good start, positioning, latching, how to tell if baby(s) is getting enough, common breastfeeding issues- prevention and solutions, pumping, milk storage, reheating, and more. $140- 3.5 hours

Childbirth Preparation*

Multi-theoried education covering pregnancy anatomy, last trimester- nutrition, exercise, and well being, birth plans, communication with caregivers, stages of labor, positioning and movement, breathing techniques, relaxation and comfort techniques, pain medications for labor,  interventions- when they are needed, questions to ask, and prevention (forceps/ vacuum, internal monitoring, episiotomy, induction/augmentation, cesarean). $480 -12 hours

Childbirth Refresher*

This class is completely tailored to the participants and what they would like to review. A sibling preparation overview is included. $160 -4 hours

Coping Techniques for Childbirth

This class covers the stages of labor, understanding your birthing hormones, breathing, positioning and movement, relaxation techniques (touch, focal points, visualizations), simple massage and counterpressure, and tools/ tips for childbirth. $160 -4 hours.

Postpartum Preparation

Physical and emotional changes for vaginal or cesarean birth covering planning for postpartum, recovery, nutrition, exercise, rest, support, mood disorders- prevention and resources, and more. $120 -2 hours

Preparing for Twins*

Part one covers how to reduce your chances of preterm labor, nutrition, exercise, reducing stress, relaxation and sleep, choosing a caregiver, planning ahead, and bed rest. $120 -3 hours
Part two covers labor and delivery variations for twins, preterm labor, NICU, planning for postpartum, baby care and breastfeeding tips for twins. $160- 4 hours
This class does not replace the need for Childbirth Preparation, Baby Care, and Breastfeeding.

To book an appointment for a private class email Heather at heather@birthlore.com