Workshops & Classes

Please check our calendar for additional workshops, classes, and events both at Nurture and in the community.

Childbirth Education Classes

Through your birthing education class, you will learn about different philosophies of birth.

You and your partner will learn information to make empowering choices for the type of birth you want

You will learn to understand what to expect of your body and how to trust your body to labor as it was made to.

Class topics are personalized to meet the expectant parents’ needs and interests and include:

  • Pregnancy and Prenatal Health
  • Optimal Fetal Positioning
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Birth
  • Stages of Labor and Birth, what to expect and how to cope
  • Relaxation and Comfort Techniques
  • Your partners role in pregnancy, birth and postpartum
  • Postpartum Care and wellbeing
  • Baby Care and Breastfeeding
  • Informed Care choices for you and your baby

These classes encourage parents to let go of assumptions and fears and cultivate a healthy outlook towards their upcoming birth.

Classes run for 5 weeks, Saturdays from 2-5pm $100 for 5 week session (Minimum 3 couples)

Nurture 1626 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211

Session 1: Sept 17th-Oct 22 (no class Oct 15th) 2011

Session 2: Nov 19-Dec 17th 2011

Session 3: Jan. 7th-Feb 4th 2012

Contact Tia Rich 971-533-6496 tia@inner-serenity.org www.Inner-Serenity.org

Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC

Board Certified Lactation Consultant

tel.360.830.MILK(6455)

fax.360.695.6193

www.lunalactation.com

Breastfeeding: Body, Mind & Soul

Location: Nurture NE 1614 Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211

Date: TBA Time: 1-4PM

Nurturing your child through breastfeeding involves your whole being.I invite expectant and new parents to come discover and share breastfeeding wisdom and information. In our three hour workshop we’ll cover a variety of topics and allow for plenty of conversation. The class outline is as follows:

Breastfeeding: Body, Mind & Soul

Body:

  • Holistically view breastfeeding basics, milk supply and the process of lactation
  • Receive guidance on optimal positioning, latch and reading baby’s signals
  • Learn about how nutrition and dietary issues impact breastfeeding
  • Discuss how birth impacts breastfeeding

Mind:

  • Enjoy a safe space to share joys, fears and feelings surrounding breastfeeding
  • Discuss expectations and emotional components of breastfeeding
  • Talk about ways fathers and others can connect with the breastfed baby

Soul:

  • Find out about community resources and sources of support
  • Receive affirmations for your breastfeeding journey
  • Make connections with other like-minded parents

Registration: Click for PDF copy of registration form.