Informed + IntuitivePreparation for Parents
Childbirth classes at Canyon Medical Center are geared toward those choosing to birth at home or in a birth center. Birthing is unique, unpredictable, and intensely personal. This class honors that reality by helping you become informed and in touch with your own intuition; it prepares you to be in sync with your partner, doula, and midwife, and gives you resources for the best birth possible
Childbirth Class Descriptions
Each class series includes 5 sessions at 3 hours each
Class 1: Cultivating Your Brain and Body for Birth
Balancing your body and mind with nutrition, posture, exercise and relaxation. Helping you work with your baby to optimize labor’s progress with position and movement.
Class 2: Building Your Toolkit for Labor
Moving through labor with grace and ease, and most importantly, comfort. More than just understanding textbook labor, getting in touch with how you will meet labor’s intensities and challenges.
Class 3: The Things You’re Not Thinking About
Whether at home or the hospital, communicating your unique needs and preferences to your support team. Not letting your fears get the best of you. Preparing for the possibility of a hospital experience, and staying grounded and connected during a birth that needs more medical support.
Class 4: Breastfeeding, Pumping and Bottle Feeding
The basics of breastfeeding and the new dynamics between mothers and partners. How to prepare, troubleshoot and build a life around feeding a newborn.
Class 5: Life After Birth
The basics of infant care and adapting to your new normal. Having realistic expectations of yourself, your partner, and your baby.
Class Dates for 2024
Classes meet Sundays from 10am to 1pm for 3 hours of teaching with a 15-min break.
Class sizes are limited to 6 couples and availability is subject to enrollment before deadline.
March 17 - April 21 (no class on March 31)
May 19 - June 23 (no class on June 16)
August 4 - September 1
October 20 - November 17
Classes must be taken as a full series and may not be taken individually.
The cost for the 5-week series is $400. Payment in full is due by the enrollment deadline.
To reserve your spot, please email info@canyonmedcenter.com
Your instructors, left to right: Jenny Gullen, Michelle Cushing, Scarlett Lynsky, Corinne Friedrich, Rachel White