Childbirth Education
Services in Twin Cities and Surrounding Areas
Why Should I take Childbirth classes?
Most doctors, and many midwives don’t educate their patients about all the various pain coping strategies and hospital or birth center procedures; they just don’t have time. Call it a byproduct of our cultural system, but it’s usually not part of the caregiver’s package. Childbirth education fills in the gaps where the provider’s care leaves off.
You could take an online birth class, or simply read about it from a good book, but there are a few aspects of taking an in-person class that just can’t be picked up from a little Googling.
Why Should You Attend A Childbirth Class With Treasured Birth?
- You can ask questions and see labor positions, as well as comfort measures in person.
- You will have contact with an educator who can put you in touch with other experts, or resources if you need them now or later.
- In a group class, you will meet and hear from women/couples at your same stage of pregnancy. Even if you don’t become lifelong friends, you might benefit from hearing their questions or stories.
- Treasured Birth’s classes can help partners who don’t have the constant physical reminder of pregnancy – focus on the upcoming birth and life changes. This is especially helpful for partners who don’t attend prenatal visits. A good class will teach specifics about how partners can help.
- Generally, a class in the hospital will present the birth experience as it’s managed medically (including medical pain relief options). Treasured Birth’s classes will educate you on what your choices are based on evidence-based information and the most up-to-date scientific information. Our goal is to present all of your options, including those used both in and out of the hospital.
Is birth actually something you can “prepare” for? A really good class will help give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, help you to keep an open mind, prepare for the unpredictable, and give you a number of tools to use. Birth classes should empower you to make your own decisions, so that you are able to strive to achieve the “Treasured Birth” experience you wish to have – the birth that you feel is best for both you, and your baby.
To find the class that will work best for you, explore our website further, or give Kelly Martin a call and she would be happy to answer all of your questions. She will be happy to explain to you what her philosophy of birth is, and what techniques and information are taught in each course.
As Anne Frye says:
“Midwifery is grounded in the perspective that most women, given physical and psychological support by a trained midwife and accompanied by loved ones, will give birth safely with few, if any, interventions. Midwives screen their patients carefully, watch for complications, and rely on obstetricians in cases requiring intervention. But they spend much of their time educating patients and tend to see their role as collaborative rather than authoritative. Midwives are guardians of the normal.”
Servicing the Southern Twin Cities and Surrounding Areas
I provide a free consultation visit so you can get to know a little bit more about me and ask questions to help you decide whether a homebirth is right for you. Please get in touch—I'd love to meet you!
