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We’re so glad you’re interested in natural birth and we invite you to explore the site to find out more about natural birth, our center, staff, and philosophy.

Meet the staff

Infant Massage

When: November 14, 2011 10:30am
Cost: $

Led by Charlotte Del Toro, CIMI, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM-US)

This is an interactive class, so, please bring your non-crawling baby, and a blanket, pillow or boppie. If you are awaiting your precious arrival, please bring a doll. Handouts and Ayurvedic infant massage oil will be provided for use in class and then to take home.

The class overview covers the benefits of infant massage to your baby and you, types of oils/lotions that are good for baby, infant cues, massage strokes and hand positions to remove stress. Then we move into the the interactive portion-following Charlotte's cues and motions with the demo doll, this gives you hands-on experience with your baby. We finish with Q & A and time for new families to chat.

$20 per family, the class is open to parents-to-be as well other care providers for infants, i.e. grandparents, adoptive parents, and nannies.

Please RSVP to Charlotte at 512.497.8276 or by e-mail to mail@ayurdoula.com with which class, and Infant Massage in subject line. Class size is limited to 12 families at each session.

“The Basics” Birth Class

When: Please call for dates. Saturday class from 9a-4pm
Cost: $120

This natural childbirth class is designed for parents planning an out-of-hospital birth or for those who are looking for a refresher.  We cover the same material as the four week session class from stages of labor, comfort measures to breastfeeding and newborn care. This class is condensed and streamlined to cover the basics in a one day intensive, seven hour class.

“Basics and Beyond” Full Birth Series

When: Please call for dates
Cost: $120

This class covers the “nuts and bolts” information about birth, as well as much more. These classes are designed to be more in-depth in assisting expecting parents to prepare for the challenges and concerns that birth and early postpartum care may bring. Principles contained in Pam England’s book titled, Birthing From Within (Partera Press) will be implemented in a series of four 2-hour classes.

  • How to recognize and work with the different stages of labor
  • Understanding the baby’s participation
  • Pain- coping techniques
  • Multi-sensory exploration of fears, hopes and expectations
  • Tips for Fathers/ Birth companions
  • How to ask questions and get answers regarding options
  • How to incorporate unwished-for surprises in labor
  • Birth Video

New Mom New Baby Class

When: December 10th 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $25

This class is for expectant Moms or moms with babies of all ages! Topics covered include:

All About Brestfeeding  Teething  Romance/Relationships   Pospartum Mood disorders   Eating

Sleeping    Finding your way as a mom     Attachment Parenting   Baby Soothing    Baby Wearing

Diapering    Cloth diapers    Baby Wellness    Vaccines     Baby Food

 

Please pre-register with Ruth Phy  ruthphy@gmail.com or 512-468-1576 

Course fee is on a sliding scale of $25.00-50.00 per couple