Childbirth & Other Classes

Childbirth Education

One of the most enjoyable ways to enhance your birth experience is to attend a childbirth class. Fear and anxiety can actually cause you to have a longer, more painful labor. By attending a childbirth class you will become more comfortable with the birth process, have an opportunity to have your questions answered, and gain confidence in the ability of your body to give birth to your baby.

TriCities Natural Birth offers information on many different styles of birth classes in the TriCities area. For more information you can e mail us or call us at (509) 205-7473. Here are a few choices available to you…

Birthing From Within
This class offers a “natural” approach to birth and is taught by an independent childbirth educator.

Hospital Classes
Each of our three TriCities hospitals offer childbirth classes, taught by hospital staff

Private Classes
Private childbirth classes in your home, taught by a Certified Professional Midwife

Also available:

Sibling classes (To help prepare your older children for the birth of a new baby)

Refresher classes (For those who have given birth previously and would like a shorter, refresher class)

Cesarean section classes (For those who know they will be having a c-section)

Infant/Child CPR classes

Natural pain relief classes

(For those who are planning a natural, drug free birth)

Free Class

Natural pain relief for labor

If you are planning a natural, drug free birth this class will teach you different methods of dealing with pain naturally.

Topics covered in this class:

Heat and cold therapy

Acupressure

Hydrotherapy

TENS

Massage/Therapeutic touch

Counter pressure

Nutrition/Hydration

Relaxation

Emotional support

Positions for labor and birth

Atmosphere

Visualization

Education: becoming informed

Comfort devices for labor

If you are interested in attending a 2 ½ hour evening class please call 205-7473 or e mail us at info@tricitiesnaturalbirth.com.