Childbirth Education Classes

Location & Times:

Location: Kansas City. Missouri
Times: Tuesday evenings from 6-9 pm.

Topics covered include:

• birth plans
• relaxation
• comfort measures
• labor and birth positions
• preparing your body
• preparing the mind and soul for birth
• birth art
• breastfeeding
• utilizing the mind as a positive tool
• stages of labor
• post-partum

Recommended readings:

Books I always advise my clients read include the four listed below. Click here for my commentary on these books and for more recommendations.

1. Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
   by Ina May Gaskin
2. Mind Over Labor
   by Carl Jones
3. Birthing From Within
   by Pam England
4. Active Birth
   by Janet Balaskas

Cost per 4-week class:  2 choices

NOTE:  FEES WILL RAISE AFTER THE SEPTEMBER CLASS BY $10.

RECOMMENDED: Option One: $100 dollars per couple includes 4 week class and one set of Empowering Birth Note Cards (Click here to read more on these)  These cards will be used in class as well as a wonderful tool for labor.  When purchased with the class, you SAVE $5!

Option Two: $90 for the 4 week class only

Upcoming class dates 2008:

 Next class is Tuesdays September 2, 9, 16 and 24th from 6 to 9pm.

Another class expected in November or December.  Date determined by due dates of class participants.

Personal one-on-one childbirth classes offered for those with very busy schedules or who are unable to make a scheduled class.  Fee: $125.00 or $135 with cards

Call 816-674-3212 or e-mail melanie@empowering-birth.com to reserve your spot or for more information!