childbirth classes
“Amy is a very gifted, passionate childbirth educator. When my clients participate in her classes they approach their labors and births with confidence. They are knowledgeable, trusting in their bodies and open to their individual birth experiences. I highly recommend her class.”
-Dana Ericson, Certified Nurse Midwife
“Amy has a true love and passion for guiding couples through the birth process. Her class will help to provide a strong framework for couples to prepare for the most important event in their lives. It is essential to prepare carefully if your are hoping for a natural birth. I highly recommend Amy’s class.”
-Susan Hernandez, Certified Nurse Midwife
Since 2003 I have been educating women and their partners to know their options, and actively participate and take responsibility for the birth of their baby. Excellent nutrition (100 grams of protein a day), avoidance of drugs (no drug has been proven safe for the unborn baby), natural abdominal breathing, relaxation, immediate and continuous contact with your baby, and being prepared for unexpected situations are some of the goals for this class.
During this twelve week class you will prepare a birth plan, watch birth films from around the world, and you and your partner will learn comfort measures and pain coping techniques for labor and birth. Hands on exercises and relaxation techniques are also incorporated into class. This class teaches techniques that can be used with a midwife or doctor and in any birth location…hospital, birth center or home. The best time to start class is in the fifth month of pregnancy.
We discuss the important questions…’Is this procedure necessary?’, ‘What will this procedure tell us?’, ‘What is best for my baby?. If you’re not prepared and something unexpected was to happen, you would always wonder “what if?” What if you would have labored at home longer? What if you would have used a different care provider who understood your beliefs and goals? What if your partner would have known more ways to comfort and support you? What if you would have gotten educated?
This class is a fun, relaxing, non-judgmental, confidential environment. Couples enjoy spending quality time together and meeting people who share a lot of the same beliefs and concerns about birth. Many couples stay in touch long after class ends and their babies become friends. You gain the confidence and support you need to achieve your birth goal: Healthy mama. Healthy baby.
class schedule
November 28 - February 20 (Monday nights) no class 12/26
December 17 - March 17 (Saturday mornings) no class 12/24 & 12/31
January 10 - March 27 (Tuesday nights)
February 27 - May 14 (Monday night)
March 24 - June 9 (Saturday mornings)
April 3 - June 19 (Tuesday nights)
May 21 - August 13 (Monday nights) no class 7/23
June 26 - September 18 (Tuesday nights) 7/24
July 14 - October 6 (Saturday morning) no class 7/28
August 20 - November 5 (Monday nights)
Monday and Tuesday night classes are from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and Saturday morning classes are from 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Classes are held at bearth prenatal and postpartum center in Beaverdale.
If you are interested in childbirth classes please email or call
Amy Brooks Murphy at 988.6066.
