Pre/Post Natal Fitness

Benefits:

• Increases efficiency of the delivery of blood and oxygen to the heart and brain

• Enhances concentration and energy levels

• Increases cardiovascular capacity of the baby

• Control weight gain

• Prevents or manage gestational diabetes

• Improves sleep

• Reduces stress and anxiety (Research has confirmed that a healthy and happy pregnancy is more likely to lead to a healthy and happy baby.)

• Possibly lowering risk for postpartum depression.

• Decreases some symptoms that come along with pregnancy like lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, headaches and shortness of breath.

• Increases confidence in parenting, well being, energy after childbirth and during postpartum adjustment period

Prenatal & Childbirth Class

Childbirth is a normal, natural process. But it is also something different for every woman and couple. Our childbirth education class helps you prepare for an empowered experience, whatever that may be. From pregnancy through postpartum, these classes aim to give you the strength, confidence and knowledge to birth your way through self discovery and the latest research. We cover the basics and add holistic childbirth ways to help guide you. You will begin to discuss your own techniques as we explore many methods and options. Class curriculum is taken from the book, Prepared Childbirth, the Family Way. 

Virtual Comfort Measures

Comfort measures for labor & birth is a wonderful way for couples to come together to practice how to manage labor and birth more comfortably, whether or not they've attended any childbirth classes. 

First time parents, those needing a 'refresher' in labor coping skills, or couples wanting to expand their knowledge of comfort measures for labor and birth are welcome.

1 1/2 hour class covers: relaxation and music, breathing techniques, effective positions in labor, focusing, hands on comfort measures, and back pain techniques so that partner will feel comfortable in his role. Special addition to this class is Postpartum Prep for new parents! Additional $50

Breastfeeding Basics Class

Breastfeeding basics for mom and partner too! Benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, getting started, signs of hunger, proper latch, positioning and common concerns.  Attachment breastfeeding is discussed, movie, and Q&A.  Includes a postpartum consultation in your home as follow-up. 

Virtual VBAC Prep

Our unique VBAC class will help you understand your options, build your confidence and prepare you to birth calmly and confidently whether you choose VBAC or a planned cesarean.

You'll also have an opportunity to meet other VBAC moms . The goal of the VBAC class is for you to leave feeling informed, empowered and more excited about your upcoming birth.

Birth Plan Consult

NEED help with your Birth Plan? 

Doulas of CNY will come to you and assist you with any questions and or concerns that you have regarding your birth options!  Experienced in over 2550 births, we have been through every experience and can ease your fears or concerns.  

The Postpartum Mom Series

The time after a baby is born can be one of the most joyous times in life of anyone couple, but it can also be one of the most
stressful times. This combination of joy and stress has the ability to take its toll on new parents.

In this series, we will discuss:

• Postpartum challenges: Physical, Emotional, Postpartum Normalcy

• Your little bundle of J O Y and what to expect

• Routines- What is best- for you and your baby

• Soothing techniques and how to calm your baby.

  Postpartum preparation will not help remove these feelings and situations, but it can teach parents how to deal with them. More than anything else, postpartum preparation will help teach parents it is acceptable to have concerns and fears, and it will teach them what to expect in the critical days ahead.

  Taught by an experienced mother of 5, certified birth and postpartum doula that has supported many families through labor, birth and postpartum adjustments.