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FacilityMcLaren Northern Michigan
TitleBirth Wisdom Class
CategoryChildbirth Education
OngoingYes
 
Time6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LocationCommunity Health Education Center, 360 Connable Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770
Cost/Fee$$50
DescriptionThis four-week class will introduce participants to “Birthing from Within,” an interactive format using creative expression through art, journaling, relaxation, and guided imagery. Birth wisdom will help you recognize your fears and beliefs about birth and facilitate self-discovery while promoting birth as a celebration. Schedule a class that ends two to three weeks prior to your due date.

Topics include:
• Guided imagery
• Breath awareness
• Sleep breathing
• Facial relaxation
• Understanding your beliefs about labor and birth
• Creating a space that will help you open in labor
• Confronting your fears about labor and birth
• Massage
• Positioning for comfort and progress
• Back labor
• Tour of the Hospital
• Celebrations 

Wednesday, January 16 - February 6, 2013
Wednesday, April 17 - May 8, 2013
Wednesday, August 7 - August 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 16 - November 6, 2013


To register call the Childbirth Education Department at 231.487.4762.




 
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