Childbirth Preparation
Bloom Yoga Studio, 4663 N. Rockwell Ave
Fridays, 6:30–8:30pm
$275 per couple
June 21–August 16 register
August 23–October 23
October 25–December 25
This nine week long workshop empowers couples to have a family-centered birth in the hospital or home setting. This class will provide you with the resources and support you need to confidently and consciously prepare for birth and your transition to parenthood. Each week's class will focus on a particular topic such as the stages of labor, how to address fears and concerns of giving birth and becoming a parent, partner support and communication during the birth and how to care for your newborn. Every week couples will learn hands on techniques to help them during labor. Included in this series is a comprehensive Breastfeeding Basics class. The final session will be a potluck celebration where couples from previous classes come back with their newborns to share their birth stories and parenting experiences. Childbirth Prep is appropriate at 20 weeks and beyond.
Call the studio at 773-463-YOGA to register for the class series or use the links next to the dates above to register online.
Childbirth Education with Natalie Evans
Be By Baby, 1654 W. Roscoe St.
Sundays, 3–5pm
$250 per couple
March 3–April 28 (8 weeks; no class on Easter) register
May 12–June 30 register
August 18–October 6 register
October 20–December 8 register
This childbirth education series is a fun, creative way to learn about pregnancy, giving birth and parenting. ALACE childbirth classes provide evidence-based information about the birth process and provide tools to empower women and their partners to make informed choices throughout pregnancy and birth. The class will provide you with the resources and support you need to confidently and consciously prepare for birth and your transition to parenthood.
Each week's class will focus on a particular topic such as comfort measures for labor, how to address fears and concerns about birth and becoming parents, and how to care for your newborn. The final session will be a potluck celebration where couples from previous classes come back with their newborns and share their experiences with the current class.
To register for the classes call the store at 773-404-BABY
Comfort Measures (one day class)
Be By Baby, 1654 W. Roscoe St.
Select Saturdays, 2–6pm
$95 per couple
April 13 register
May 18 register
June 15 register
July 13 register
August 17 register
September 14 register
October 12 register
November 16 register
December 14 register
This one day, 4 hour class is designed for pregnant women and their labor support partner. Through both discussion and experiential learning, we will explore a variety of tools to assist in the process of labor and birth. The postpartum period will also be discussed. We will cover the following techniques: Massage, breathing, positions for labor and birth, visualization, sound, aromatherapy, heat and cold, and acupressure.
To register for this class call the store at 773-404-BABY or you can use the links next to the dates above to register online.
Birth Basics: Preparing the Expectant Couple for Labor & Childbirth (one day class)
Bloom Yoga Studio, 4663 N. Rockwell Ave
Select Saturdays, 1:30pm–3:30pm
$40 per couple if registered in 3 days in advance
$50 per couple thereafter
May 25 register
July 27
September 28
November 23
This one day, 2 hour class will help couples learn the basics of giving birth and some comfort measures to move through the contractions.
Call the studio at 773-463-YOGA to register or go to the links next to the dates above to register online.
Baby Care Basics 101 at Be By Baby (one day class)
Be By Baby, 1654 W. Roscoe St.
Select Saturdays, 2:30pm–4:30pm
$40 per couple
May 25 register
July 27 register
September 21 register
November 2 register
To register for this class call the store at 773-404-BABY or use the links above.
Ask the Doulas
Bloom Yoga Studio, 4663 N. Rockwell
FREE EVENT
April 27 1:30pm–2:30pm
June 22 4:00pm–5:00pm
September 28 3:30pm–4:30pm
December 21 1:30pm–3:30pm
Come learn about what birth and postpartum doulas do. Call the studio at 773-463-YOGA to register or go to the links next to the dates above to resister online.
