Childbirth and Parenthood Preparation Classes
Expecting a little one soon?
Experiencing pregnancy, birth, and recovering from those adventures all while caring for a new baby can be overwhelming and daunting; especially if you are not prepared.
Think of all the ways getting ready physically, mentally, and emotionally for birth and postpartum life would benefit you and your family. Prenatal education classes can help you and your support person have a more easeful experience welcoming your new baby into the world.
Our childbirth preparation classes at Cocoon take a thoughtful exploration through the final chapter of pregnancy, how to better prepare for birth & and the postpartum experience, evidence-informed childbirth choices, common birth, postpartum, and newborn interventions, how to support physiological birth, navigating hospital birth including cesareans, newborn care, and establishing breastfeeding.
A great prenatal class for anyone who wants to have a more in-depth understanding of birth, their newborn, and the transition into parenthood. The class creates an opportunity to evaluate your core beliefs and values around parenthood and explore each topic with curiosity and wonder. All while building resilience to handle any unexpected challenges you may encounter.
Topics Covered
- Birth/parenthood as an epic journey
- Labor prep exercises
- Labor phases
- Coping skills
- Labor & birth positions
- Pain management options
- Induction
- Vaginal birth
- Cesarean birth
- Breastfeeding 101
- Safe baby sleep
- Postpartum recovery
- Dads /Partner adjustment
- Parenthood shifts
- Mental Health
- Newborn interventions/care
Both group and private classes are available.
Group classes are a two-class series typically held the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10 am-4 pm.
The fee for group classes is included in the prenatal package for Cocoon clients at no extra cost. The fee is $155 for non-Cocoon clients and includes one support person.
Private classes are scheduled based on client/educator availability. A private class is an 8-hour one-day class. The fee is $299 and includes recordings and a resource website.
Both classes can be submitted to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. You can also use FSA to cover the fee.