As a With Woman Specialist, I am currently offering the following services. Be mindful that as life changes so can my ability to offer services, I still have a husband and children. Also I would like to cover infromation about fees right now, my dear husband generally gives financial support to me in my endavor to help women and their families. I, however, feel that it is not his responsibility. I generally am lucky to cover my expenses with my fees. There are many hours of training (which I have to pay for), hours put into course development and finding materials, time in travel and materials (reference books, etc) involved in this endeavor. That being said, I would hate for someone not to contact me over the financial issue. Contact me and we will work something out. Again However, No one should get something for Nothing and I as your servant am worth being paid.
A class on Pregnancy, Birth, and Natural Parenting will be offered as a community service. This class is intended as an overview of these topics. It is not intended as afull, get you through it all class. It will be offered 4 times a year. I will acquire support materials from companies I am comfortable supporting and from local birth workers and parenting helpers.
The 3 hour class covering the varying subject areas: Nutrition, Changes of Pregnancy and Dealing with Them, Being In Charge of Your Health Care for You and Your Baby, Exercise, Stages of Labor, Comfort Measures, Positions, Natural Womanhood and Natural Parenting (Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Co-sleeping & Natural Family Planning).
Tenatative dates for 2007 --Nov 30 6-9 p.m.
Tenatative dates for 2008 -- Feb 29, May 30, Aug 29, and Oct 31 6-9 p.m.
Location to be announced.
Preregistration preferred so as to collect the appropriate amount of materials and refreshments.
If you suspect you are pregnant or know you are pregnant, contact me. Space may be limited depending on where class is held, so register as soon as possible.
A series of 9 classes, each of which is important to your future. Again these classes will be offered approximately 4 times a year. They will be weekly classes, held on Monday evenings 6-9 p.m..
2008 Tentative dates are Jan 7 - Mar 3, Mar 24 - May 19, Jun 30 - Aug 25 and Sep 22 - Nov 17
Class Topics are as follows:
Class 1 -- Pregnancy -- What Occurs, How To Enjoy It, and How To Survive It
Class 2 -- Birth Partner or Father's Role -- You Mean I Have A Role
Class 3 -- Testing in the Childbearing Years -- The Who, What, Where's and Why's
Class 4 -- Homebirth -- Who, What & Why's of It -- This is not just for homebirth people. This is possibly the only Emergency Childbirth class, you will get.
Class 5 -- Hospital Birth -- What To Expect & How To Achieve the Experience You Want
Class 6 -- Complications -- What Are They, How Often Do They Occur, What Will Be Done and How Do We Survive Them
Class 7 -- Labor 1 -- PreLabor (Not Preterm), Early and Active -- The Mechanics, What To Expect & What We Can Do
Class 8 -- Labor 2 -- Active, Birth & Immediate Postpartum -- The Mechanics, What To Expect & What We Can Do
Class 9 -- The Postpartum Period -- We Have A NEW Baby, I Have Hormones, What Do WE Do
Classes are kept small so that I might best serve my families (3-4 couples) so register early.
Classes include instruction, viewing of birth and parenting videos, and workbook with homework.
Classes cost $150 ($50 non-refundable deposit)
Private classes may be available at higher costs due to travel expenses and extra nights away from family.
Discounts will be offered if you refer another couple and they pay for the series of classes
This is a single class, which is a supplement to the regular birth classes. It is to prepare children for the birth of their new sibling. It is mainly intended for Homebirthing Families. It will prepare the child or children for things they might see or hear during the course of labor and birth. It is also to prepare them for the arrival of the newborn, as a member of the family. Class is in your home.
This is a single class, which is a supplement to the regular birth classes. It is to prepare those who intend on having a homebirth and intend on having others at their birth. There are different preparations for having a homebirth. Class is in your home.
As far as homebirth consulting,I will do my best to help you find a caregiver to serve your needs. Each couple will have different needs in a homebirth.
I have many hours of labor coaching and assisting under my belt. I provide assistance with a couple's birth according to their needs and birth plan. I will be available as needed. I will be taking a few clients each month.
This includes belly casting and soon henna tatooing. I bring supplies to your home and do this for you. You can do the finishing work. I will be getting a picture of this online soon
We will explore what this means to each woman. And learn about things considered no longer our domain.
I am not a medical professional and as such I expect you to realize that I offer information and expect you to research your choices and be responsible for those decisions. I will expect all clients to sign a legal agreement, stating that I will not be held accountable for their choices.