COMPREHENSIVE CHILDBIRTH CLASS
During this time of social distancing, you can still prepare to have an amazing birth experience together!
This class series gives you and your birth partner the tools necessary to prepare you on all levels - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Throughout our 10-session series, we will focus on great ways to maintain a healthy pregnancy through exercise and a whole-foods diet, learn all about the labor and birth process, practice relaxation techniques, learn in-depth breastfeeding tips, and so much more!
You and your birth partner will complete this childbirth class confident and empowered with an invaluable education and hands-on tools to use during pregnancy, labor, and beyond!
This class includes it all!
Class 1
WHY NATURAL BIRTH
You will learn why natural birth is best for baby, best for mom, and even best for dad. You will discover how the history of childbirth in America has set us on this course of medicated and surgical birth. Take part in an in-depth discussion on how drugs interfere with the natural process. You will walk away from the first class with a clear vision of your mission and its importance.
Class 2
P.T. & CHOW: PHYSICAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION FOR YOUR BIRTH
Preparing your body both inside and out for the challenge of labor is exciting. Learn from a personal trainer how to properly tone the muscles you will need to birth your baby. Proper nutrition will help ensure a healthy baby and pregnancy. Following the nutritional program Birth Boot Camp teaches will give you a solid foundation in remaining healthy, strong, and low-risk. Finally, part of your Physical Training is the preparation of the mind, body, and spirit through relaxation practice in each class. Partners will learn helpful hints about the process of practicing relaxation at home. Taking P.T. & Chow seriously will pay off in a more comfortable pregnancy and in the amazing birth of your baby.
Class 3
PART 1 – SETTING UP CAMP: CHOOSING WHERE TO BIRTH
What should a couple look for when choosing a birth place? Whether you are planning to birth at home, birth center, or hospital, this class will empower you to know what questions to ask your care provider. Hear first- hand some of the differences in various birth places.
PART 2 – CHAIN OF COMMAND: WHO IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR BIRTH?
With so much birth lingo, it’s easy to get confused! Learn the difference between a doula and different types of midwives. How much influence does your insurance have in your birth? The people you choose to have present will affect your birth. These decisions might be the most important ones you make in achieving your natural birth. The Chain of Command begins with you.
Class 4
COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY: FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE GIVING BIRTH
The last few weeks of pregnancy can be overwhelming physically and emotionally. Know and understand various testing and procedures often done in the final weeks of pregnancy. Understanding your options, you will be able to face the last few weeks of pregnancy with confidence and excitement.
Class 5
DEPLOYMENT: BABY ON THE MOVE
Baby has decided to move out! Knowing what to expect takes the fear out of labor for moms and their partners! Learn about the different phases of labor and what you can most likely expect to physically take place.
Class 6
SUPPORTING ARMS: MOM’S MOST IMPORTANT ALLY
The primary birth partner is Mom’s most important ally. By Week 6, Birth Boot Camp has given you both a good foundation. You have been working together week by week. In Supporting Arms, they will learn very practical ways to help Mom during labor. This is the partner’s most important class! Moms will also learn some very effective and unique techniques in coping with the challenges of labor. Anyone invited to your birth (mom, sister, best friend) is encouraged to sit in on this class as well.
Class 7
CADENCE: THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
The moment you’ve been waiting for — the birth of your baby! Cadence: the Sights and Sounds of Natural Birth will tie together the birth videos viewed throughout the class series as well as the material learned, giving you a clear picture of birth. Water birth and optimal positioning for mom and baby will be covered. Replace fear with joy and anticipation of meeting your baby for the very first time.
Class 8
THE FOG OF WAR: KEEPING A CLEAR HEAD IN LABOR
At Birth Boot Camp, we don’t believe that birth is like war! You will be prepared for unexpected circumstances that may come up during labor or birth by covering an extensive chart on variations of labor. The Fog of War is about all the things you can do to avoid a cesarean section and when cesarean sections are actually necessary. Thorough Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) information is also covered in The Fog of War.
Class 9
PART 1 – THE PLAN OF ACTION: ESTABLISHING YOUR PRIORITIES AND MAKING A PLAN
You will learn to write a birth plan that is easy to read and won’t be tossed aside. No matter where you are birthing, deciding what you want, knowing your options, and learning to communicate with your partner and your birth team is paramount.
PART 2 – MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THE IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM PERIOD
You are making choices for your baby from his first breath. Learn about placenta delivery, cord clamping, skin to skin contact, initiating breastfeeding, and common procedures immediately following birth for you and your baby. The first moments after birth are so precious!
Class 10
LIFE WITH A NEW RECRUIT
Your new recruit comes with special needs. This class is your manual! Enjoy those early days and weeks by learning techniques that will enhance bonding and make the transition to parenthood easier and more enjoyable.
This Class Also Includes:
Breastfeeding: The Ultimate MRE
Our Online Breastfeeding Class taught by IBCLC Mellanie Sheppard covers topics like:
• Specific instructions on how to breastfeed.
• Tips on how to properly latch and prevent nursing pain.
• How to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Info on returning to work and pumping your milk.
• Nursing in public with confidence.
INVESTMENT
In-Person Group Classes- $450
in-Person Private Classes- $650
Virtual Online BIrth Classes- $450
You choose which is the best fit for you during this time of social distancing!
What’s Included with In-Person Classes:
10-Sessions. Each session runs about 2.5 hours.
Birth Boot Camp Tote Bag, Tumbler, and Full-Color Workbook—With over 160-pages, this workbook is full of supplemental information and things to discuss and work on at home together.
"Breastfeeding: The Ultimate MRE", our 3.5-hour Online Breastfeeding Class taught by IBCLC Mellanie Sheppard.
Should the need arises, you have the option to make-up 2 classes online.
In-Person Private and Group Classes are taught in my home in Lakeway or you can schedule a private class to be taught in the comfort of your own home.
What do the Virtual Online Classes Include?
10-Birth Boot Camp Comprehensive Online Class Sessions. Online classes have been professionally filmed, edited, and include closed captioning.
"Breastfeeding: The Ultimate MRE" Breastfeeding Online Class taught by IBCLC Mellanie Sheppard.
You’ll have access to all your classes for 12 months!
10- 1 Hour Weekly Meetings with Me via Zoom
Class Kit mailed to you that includes:
Birth Boot Camp Tote Bag, Tumbler, and Full-Color Workbook
Class tools that you’ll use during our Zoom meetings, samples, and other extra goodies!
Birth Classes from the comfort of your home
You and your birth partner will watch your Birth Boot Camp Online Classes and make notes of any questions or concerns you may have. After each class, we’ll have a Zoom meeting where I will answer all your questions, practice techniques, and discuss important topics.
Check Out The Workbook
What My Amazing Clients Have to Say About Their Class Experience
“The videos gave us reassurance that we were not on some pilgrimage to pull off something no one had ever done before. It was great to hear that others had not only done it, but instinctually did it well. I’m very grateful our midwife recommended Birth Boot Camp for us to take.”
“Had it not been for your class, the birth of our baby would not have been so easy! It was the most beautiful experience I could ever hope to go through.”
“Thank you so much for everything! We had our little man and lots of things didn’t go as originally planned. However, both Dan and I said a few times “we learned about this during boot camp!” and felt very prepared.”
