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	Prenatal Parenting-  Experience prenatal bonding at it's best! A unique childbirth class geared entirely towards learning how to bond with your baby prenatally, and the importance of doing so! This class is unique in that it is designed specifically for early pregnancy.  This class will give you the tools you need to bond with your baby early on and how to become your baby's "brain architect".  This class is based on the popular book "Prenatal Parenting, The Complete Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Loving Your Unborn Child", inspired and written by Frederick Wirth, M.D. a neonatalogist and Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts School of Medicine. This class is taught privately or as a group. Infant Massage- Learn stroking movements that will remind your baby of his or her secure and protected enivornment in the womb. Psychologists specializing in early childhood development have discovered that when a child is made to feel secure through touch, t here is a speeding of nerve growth, increased cellular activity, and endocrine function.  Being touched is the baby's first real experience of love as well. Learn how to enhance all aspects of your infant's well being by giving him or her a "baby massage". Studies show that infant massage positively impacts the demeanor of the baby receiving it, as well as increases overall health by: *Stimulating growth promoting substances. *Promoting brain growth *Improving digestion *Improving sleep patterns *Promotes baby's self esteem *Promotes greater bonding/attachment This class is taught privately or in a group session. Childbirth Education- This class will prepare you for the birth of your baby and what to expect during labor and delivery: *Anatomy and Physiology of pregnancy. *The partner's role in pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum *Signs and symptoms leading to labor (how to recognize labor) *Stages of labor *Comfort measures for labor and delivery *What to expect at the hospital or birthing center *Medical procedures related to childbirth *Breathing techniques *Relaxation techniques (visualization and meditation) *Body toning exercises *Discomforts and warning signs *Anesthesia/medication *Interventions *Medical terminology *What to expect immediately after delivery and postpartum *Caring for your newborn *The effects of a newborn on your relationship *Recommended reading *Postpartum depression This class is taught private or in a group session Hypnobabies- Using Master Hypnotist Gerald Kein's famous Painless Childbirth techniques, expectant mothers and their partners come to Hypnobabies class once a week for 6 weeks.  You will learn self-hypnosis, instant relaxation techniques, creation of anesthesia, deepening cues, and how to create a positive visual image of childbirth. A complete  Childbirth Education Course, included in class are comforts in pregnancy, birthing choices, nutrition and exercise, birth balls and many other pregnancy related subjects, as well as the Hypnobabies workbook, 7 CD's/audio tapes, a Birth Partner's guide and Optimum Fetal Positioning techniques! NO DRUGS FOR BABY, NO PAIN FOR MOMMY! This class is taught privately, or as a group session Baby Basics- This class includes information and coverage of the following topics: *Review of the Five S's, from "The Happiest Baby on the Block" (A fantastic program by Harvey Karp, M.D. related to calming even the fussiest baby) www.happiestbabyontheblock.com *Normal appearance of the newborn *Breastfeeding basics *How to bathe your newborn *Umbilical cord care *Feeding tips and techniques for burping *Diaper care *What to expect in terms of sleeping patterns, etc. *Various methods of bonding for new parents *Brief instruction on infant massage *Safety tips Postpartum Breastfeeding Counseling- This class is taught by the hour and is available to postpartum moms who are finding that they still need some assitance after they come home from the hospital with breastfeeding. Information covered includes proper latch and holding techniques, when to pump and how much, chosing the correct pump for mom, use of nipple shields, how to relieve nipple discomfort with use of hot and cold packs, etc. CLICK HERE FOR A SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR 2008