Having a Baby? Need Childbirth Education?

Dec. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- All Things Birth will be offering evening and weekend natural childbirth classes starting in January in Orange County, New York.  A certified birth specialist is prepared to guide mom and her support person through an interactive series of classes that meet the standards of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative and Lamaze International’s Six Healthy Birth Practices that support normal birth.  According to the information posted by area hospitals under the Maternity Information Act, the cesarean birth rate in Orange County hovers around 38%.  For first time moms the average is 19%.  The World Health Organizations recommendations about optimal cesarean rates continues to be that mother and baby do best when rates are  5% -10%.  All Things Birth provides women with researched information that assists them in making informed decisions about pregnancy and birth, including exploring a full range of options about where to birth and with whom.  This information helps them to reduce their risk of becoming part of the growing cesarean birth rate.  Classes are open to all women and participants should plan to attend eight to ten weeks before their due date.  Unlike traditional hospital based childbirth education classes this curriculum has been developed by an independent certified educator.   An independent educator focuses on evidence based information without the pressure of complying with a particular hospitals policy's or procedures. As a result clients are freer to make informed decisions based on up-to-date research being presented in a small group setting.  Sessions include a hands-on learning experience, birth art, journaling, facilitated group discussion, and the screening of birth movies/clips.  Registration is now open for January to June 2010 and class size is limited to seven couples (mom and her support person).  All classes are being held in Harriman, New York.  Harriman is conveniently located near Rockland and Westchester Counties, and Northern New Jersey.  Registration is available online at http://www.JustUsWomen.org/classes.aspx . For more information contact Tamara Wrenn at 914-595-2065 or info@justuswomen.org.

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All Things Birth provides services to women during the childbearing year. Birth is about being the expert in your life and trusting your instincts. All Things Birth assists you in that journey.