Intensive Birth & Parenting Courses
Unmedicated Childbirth Preparation Class
Taught by Sarah Tunney, LM, CPM, PhD (ABD)
This class is designed for you and your birth partner to learn and practice essential techniques together for laboring at home and having an unmedicated birth. We will also have a POTLUCK LUNCH — so bring a dish to share! It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other pregnant families. For the best experience we recommend attending during your third trimester (30-35 weeks). Sarah will be teaching the course at her office, which is located within Avena Natural Health building. Free for her homebirth clients. Recommended to also take the 3-hour Newborn & Postpartum Preparation Intensive Course held later the same day.
Newborn & Postpartum Preparation Class
Taught by Sarah Tunney, LM, CPM, PhD (ABD)
This class will review basics of caring for and assessing your newborn in the early weeks, so you can identify and/or AVOID some common newborn challenges (cause they’re gonna happen!). You’ll better know what’s normal vs. not normal, and when to get help. We will also cover what to expect during the postpartum period (12 weeks after birth), and how you can prepare and care for that tender time. This is an Intensive class, as we are going to cover A LOT of ground in a short amount of time, so come prepared to take notes!