Online 6-week Series, WEDNESDAYS DEC 14-Jan 25 6:30 pm - 8:30pm

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Online 6-week Series WEDNESDAYS DEC 14-Jan 25 6:30 pm - 8:30pm (SKIPPING 12/21/22)

Due to covid-19, all 6 classes will be held online using the zoom platform. Keeping us safe & connected!

Are you looking for a childbirth class, that gives you the flexibility of online learning, but also the support of in-person connections?

Registrations include the weekly 1.5 - 2 hour Zoom video chats with your Instructor, access to your lessons online at the Evidence Based Birth® Academy, a PDF library, effective coping skills and comfort measures.

By taking the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, you and your partner will not only learn the evidence for your birth options in an online class, but you’ll also get to meet in-person with an experienced instructor and other parents in the Chicago area who are going through pregnancy and birth just like you!

This Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is taught by 15 year veteran doula Victoria Michonski - Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Hypnobabies® Instructor, Spinning Babies Parent Educator, , Certified Lactation Counselor, Birth & Postpartum Doulas.

What will you learn?

The 312Doulas secret and Spinning Babies® gentle stretches to prepare for an easier birth

How labor works: Stages & Hormones of labor

Comfort Measures discussed: Acupressure, Counter-pressure and Comforting massage touch, Positions, use of Birth Ball and Peanut Ball, Hydrotherapy, Heat and Cold therapy, using the TENS unit, Mindfulness and Affirmations, Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, Epidural, Nitrous Oxide, protecting the perineum

Relaxation scripts, 3 Spotify music playlists, Acupressure cheatsheet, a list of best foods & drinks for labor plus a hospital packing list are provided

Evidence based discussions about induction and routine labor management

Ways to help prevent preventable cesareans & family centered cesareans

Advocacy skills for partners, navigating hard decisions

Newborn procedures to expect

Breastfeeding and newborn basics

Online 6-week Series

3 Prize Levels!You’ll earn points towards fun prizes, while also engaging with Victoria and our group each week during our live Zoom sessions (video chat).

All registrations also include $100 discount on 312Doulas Labor Support.