Gentle Beginnings

Childbirth Education
Schedule - Fees - Overview

 

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Kim
440-944-2471

Paige
440-449-9270

 

 

When choosing a childbirth class, it is important to select a class that supports your philosophy and deepens your understanding of the birth process. Bradley classes will give you the confidence and skills that are an important part of a safe and satisfying birth experience.

The Childbirth Education classes are held at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The classes are held in the evenings over a 12 week period. The cost is $160.00.

For more information and class schedules please call the Cleveland Clinic Foundation at 440-449-4647 or contact Kim or Paige at Gentle Beginnings.

Overview . . .

The Bradley Approach:

A series of twelve weekly sessions, with limited enrollment to ensure personal attention, educating through instruction, discussion, labor practice, communication exercises, and birth films.

Bradley classes cover a variety of topics:

  • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth
  • Sound nutrition: the foundation of a healthy pregnancy
  • Exercises that ease the discomfort of pregnancy and prepare you for birth
  • The relationship between the emotional and physical aspects of labor and birth
  • Effective ways to avoid unnecessary pain
  • Supportive coaching techniques to empower the couple to cope with labor and birth
  • Methods to enhance relaxation
  • Benefits and risks of, and alternatives to, commonly used interventions and medications
  • Avoidance of unnecessary surgery and options for a family-centered caesarean birth
  • Communication with health care providers
  • Basic breast-feeding education
  • Postpartum preparations and basic infant care

Instructors Qualifications:

Bradley childbirth instructors are certified by the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth.

AAHCC
P.O. Box 5224
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
1-800-423-2397

http://bradleybirth.com


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