Childbirth Education Series
Are you someone who is interested in learning it all in preparation for your upcoming birth? Then consider taking our six week childbirth education course (all of our classes) at either our Racine location or our Milwaukee location. This is a very comprehensive series that includes the following classes:
- Stages of Labor: In this class learn about each of the stages of labor: 1st stage (early labor, active labor, transition): expected dilation at each stage, contraction patterns, what to expect physically and emotionally 2nd stage: what to expect during pushing 3rd stage: the birth of the placenta 4th stage: what to expect in the immediate postpartum period.
- Medications and Medical Interventions: This class explains medications and medical interventions. Even if you are planning an un-medicated and/or un-intervention birth it is important to learn about the interventions that might be presented to you during your birthing time. In this class, you learn about the interventions, what you can do to avoid them, and how to make informed decisions for the best interest of you and your baby.
- Labor Support Techniques (Natural Comfort): This class is included in the all day express class, or can be taken separately, but does NOT include stages of labor, medications, medical interventions, etc. This class teaches both the expectant parent and the partner(s) techniques for comfort, helping to progress labor, and so much more. This class is geared towards individuals who want a natural birth, or for people who want to go as long as they can before getting medication, and will go over topics such as: Aromatherapy for labor and birth Acupressure points Breathing techniques Massage techniques and the various types of massage oils that are available (we will discuss the properties of different oils and compare their uses) Labor support positions for comfort as well as progressing labor Using a birth and peanut ball Rebozos Pushing positions How to cope with long labors and so much more class is very interactive so please come ready to move around…
- Postpartum Care and Recovery: This class includes what to expect during your postpartum period, including learning about normal recovery and how to care for yourself. You will also learn about warning signs to look for, perinatal mood disorders, and more.
- Newborn Care and Safety: This class goes over what to expect immediately after the birth of your baby including newborn procedures, normal newborn appearance, warning signs, how to care for your baby, and safety.
- Breastfeeding and Feeding Your Baby: This class helps to prepare you for your breastfeeding journey., and what to expect in those early hours, days and weeks. While breastfeeding is the main topic of this course we do talk a little bit about bottle feeding as well (for those parents who need to return to work or be separated from their baby for one reason or another. Specific topics included are: Anatomy of the breasts and how they make milk Benefits of breastfeeding Breastfeeding techniques (latch and positioning) Pumping and storing milk What to do when things aren't going as planned Introducing solid foods
Class length: 2-3 1/2 hrs per session (dependent on class participation/questions/discussions)
FEE FOR PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES - $700 in office or $900 in your home
* Any of the classes above can be taken individually for $200 per class (in office)….if interested in this option fill out the pre-registration form below.
Cancellation Policy
You must read and agree prior to scheduling classes
Cancellation policy: All fees are non-refundable. We understand that sometimes things are out of our control, but our classes are private, so it is essential that clients make their scheduled class and are on time because that time is reserved just for you,
No show or no call for private classes: We require at least a two hour notification for day and time changes. In the event of a no show or no call there will be a $50 fee to reschedule that class.
Early Arrival of Baby: In the event your baby comes before your classes occur or are completed you can gift your classes to another individual, but refunds will not be given. We ask that you plan classes accordingly.
Late for private classes or appointments: If you have a private class or appointment scheduled and are more than 15 minutes late there will be a $20 fee assessed in order to proceed with the class for that day and to accommodate the instructor staying later to complete the class. Please note this fee is expected prior to proceeding.
Instructor Illness: In the event of illness on the part of your educator class will be cancelled to reduce the spread of the illness, and the class will be rescheduled within 10 days of the currently scheduled class.
Severe Weather and/or Snow: In the event of weather issues, snow, sleet, severe rain, tornado warnings and/or watches, etc are predicted we may need to cancel class and reschedule it. If you are unsure check your email for communications from us, and check the TMJ4 or FOX6NOW weather closings page. We will reschedule the class to be held within 10 days of the currently scheduled class.
Unforeseen Circumstances: In the event we need to cancel class due to unforeseen circumstances we will reschedule the class to be held within 10 days of your currently scheduled class.
We recommend when scheduling classes you do so early enough in your pregnancy to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances. When families do not leave enough lead time between the dates of their classes and their due dates we cannot guarantee to get them all in, and refunds are not given. We make every effort to run classes as scheduled, but we also do not want our educator spreading illness, families driving in bad weather, etc. Your safety and the safety of our educator is very important to us.
*This page was updated September 2025.
