Classes & Education

Birth Alaska Childbirth Classes & Doula Services

Instructor Cindy Earley-Steinke, represents Birth Alaska and with 15 years experience as a natural child birth educator she will inspire you to make informed choices and reassure you that with adequate preparation and support from a loving, supportive coach (your partner), most women can naturally deliver their children. No drugs or surgery necessary!

Cindy encourages women and their partners to seek information from their health practitioners, allowing them to make informed decisions about pregnancy and birth. Her complete class is a 12 week course in natural childbirth preparation, and doula services.
To find out more about Birth Alaska and and Cindy as an independent instructor visit http://www.birthalaska.com
907-344-6210 and arcticmama@gci.net

Hypno Birthing

HypnoBirth classes - taught by Erin Glasser to enroll e-mail erinbglasser@gmail.com or visit http://www.akhypnobirthing.blogspot.com/

This to me is the face of HypnoBirthing. Hours after I had completed the opening phase, I was still calm and happy.

HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to pain-causing fear and unyielding muscles.

HypnoBirthing will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts. With HypnoBirthing, you will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed.

YOU WILL LEARN:

ü     Everything you need to know to achieve safer, easier and more comfortable birth

ü     To explode the myth that pain is a necessary accompaniment to labor

ü     Whats wrong with labor as it exists with most other childbirth methods

ü     Techniques of deep relaxation to help you eliminate the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome

ü     How your body is naturally designed to conceive, nurture and birth your baby with ease and comfort

ü     To create your bodys own natural relaxant, the only safe labor enhancement

ü     Natural ways to bring your body into labor without artificial chemical induction

ü     How you and your birthing companion can create a birthing environment that is calm, serene and joyful, rather than tense and stressful

ü     Gentle birthing techniques that allow you to breathe your baby into the world without the violence of hard physical pushing

ü     To use your natural birthing instincts to birth your baby in a way that most mirrors the way that nature intended

Laura Tolman CCE, LSP

Laura R. Tolman CCE, LSP
Certified Childbirth Educator, Labor Support Professional
Web-site: http://tendingtoyou.com
E-mail: info@tendingtoyou.com
Phone: 907-529-7403
Summary of classes offered:
All prices include the pregnant mom and a birth support person. The maximum number of couples in a class is 10. Snacks will be provided at all classes, but please bring food with you if you will need a meal. Handout information will also be provided for the client to take home with them.
Early Pregnancy Class:
This class is designed for pregnant woman in their 1st or 2nd trimester, or for those who have recently found out that they are pregnant. This two hour class covers a wide range of information in regards to your pregnancy. Along with offering valuable resources and helpful information, it also provides applicable knowledge that you will be able to draw from throughout your pregnancy. Discussion topics include comfort measures for pregnancy, birth options, nutrition, getting to know your baby in the womb, local resources, and much more.
Childbirth Education Class:
This 6 hour class is offered in three parts on weeknights or in the full day format on the weekend. It is ideal for the 2nd or 3rd trimester. This is a complete childbirth preparation class and will cover in depth: pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and the newborn stages. There will be demonstrations, discussions, videos and the opportunity for questions and interactions. The class encompasses a broad range of information and provides a well rounded look at each of these important areas so that the client will be able to choose which options will suit their needs the best. This class is ideal for those who want more than just a medical experience, and who want to have the knowledge to personalize their journey of birth.
Sibling Classes:
This 1 hour session is specifically designed to assist children in the understanding and acceptance of a new baby. The class gets the whole family involved in the learning process and gently helps siblings to prepare for the arrival of a newborn. It uses fun and interactive teaching techniques to help siblings realize their individual roles in the welcoming of a new family member.
In-Home Customized Childbirth Classes:
This class is ideal for those who can not easily get to a scheduled class for any reason such as other children, bed rest, schedule conflicts, etc& or for those who prefer to learn in the comfort of their own home. I will come to you and customize the information that you receive based on your personal needs. The class can be taken in two sessions or one and will provide in depth information and demonstration regarding the areas of pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care.

Balli Birthing with Maranda Williamson

providing outstanding childbirth education to families in Alaska.
With small class sizes (6 couples maximum) and her specialty in private in-home classes, she is able to customize each childbirth education class series to meet the individual needs of our families.

All classes utilize the most up-to-date labor, birth, and postpartum information from leading scientific journals, associations, and resources. Because Balli Birthing is not affiliated with any birthing institute, all information given is to solely benefit the childbearing woman and her partner- not the caregiver, doctor, or birthing facility.

Balli Birthing strongly encourages natural childbirth and is perfect for families planning a home birth, birth center birth, or natural birth at the hospital. If you are deciding to use pain-relievers during labor or are unsure, our classes will provide you with the information you need to make a decision that's best for your family. Confidence in birthing is our highest goal.

The philosophy of Balli Birthing: The childbearing woman is at her fullest strength and power when she is comfortable, aware, and properly educated on the process of birth and her own ability to cope with labor.

To learn more about Balli Birthing, the childbirth education class instructor, upcoming classes, fees, and detail class information, or to register, please visit http://www.ballibirthing.com/