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Empowering expectant families to make t

heir own best decisions in childbirth and parenting.

"We took the Childbirth Class by Natalie—and my wife says she learned how to have a baby. The yoga classes are really fun and not intimidating and my wife gives a big thumbs up to their pre-natal and postpartum massages."  -Ameya Pawar, TimeOut Chicago

"We were told before enrolling in Natalie's class that she was "the one" to work with in Chicago, and were not disappointed! The class was informative and we felt empowered to advocate for ourselves at the hospital. At the same time, Natalie helped us develop realistic expectations about the unexpected challenges of labor, without being too idealistic or rigid with our birth plan--a hard balance to strike! It was also helpful to meet other couples going through the same process and we've kept in touch months after the class has ended. Thank you Natalie for sharing your experience and wisdom with us! " -Laura

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3 week CHILDBIRTH prep

On Zoom

Monday, 7-9pm CST

June 17th -July 1st

$275 per expectant family, register here

This class series is designed to prepare expecting families move through the labor process in an informed way. The classes help  expectant parents understand the stages of giving birth, what options are available to them and how to make choices in childbirth. Every week students will learn hands on comfort measures to help the birthing person through their contractions, how to communicate with their caregivers and make decisions based on informed choices.

Week one:
-Moving through the stages of labor
-Touch relaxation exercise
-Working with back labor 

Week two:
-Partner support and communication at the birth
-How to communicate with medical professionals
-Induction of labor
-Common hospital procedures
-Epidural birth
-Cesarean birth
-Visualizations, affirmations and position exercises

Week three:
-Working with common fears about the birth and parenting
-Extended hands on comfort measures: breathing, touch and labor positions
-The 4th trimester, life at home with a newborn
-Breast/chestfeeding basics


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Comfort Measures For Labor (one day class) On Zoom

Online class through Zoom

Next class TBA soon

$90 per expectant family, register here.

This one day, 3 hour class is designed for expectant families to learn physical and emotional tools to move through the birthing process. Through both discussion and experiential learning, people will learn a variety of ways to give birth. The topics covered are: the stages of labor, what the laboring person is feeling both physically and emotionally through each stage, when to go to the hospital, hands on ways to help someone through their contractions, ways to manage back labor, how to be a good support person during a birth, massage, breathing, positions for labor and birth, visualization, the use of heat and cold, and positions and comfort measures for the pushing stage.

Birth Basics: Preparing Expecting families to give birth on zoom

Sunday, April 21st from 1-3 pm CST

Register here

Discover techniques to help you and your partner through labor and birth.
In this workshop, you will learn:

• How labor begins (and how to know when you’re really in labor!)

• What to expect from each of the three stages of labor

• Relaxation techniques and comfort measures to get you through contractions

• Hands-on ways for partners to help throughout labor and birth

You and your birth partner will leave with a variety of techniques to help you manage contractions through each stage, as well as specific comfort measures for home & hospital. Whether you’ve already taken a childbirth prep series but are looking for specific tips about labor, or you’re having a second (or third!) baby and are looking for a refresher, this workshop is a perfect way to get ready for your baby’s birth. Recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy.

PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH ED CLASSES

Private classes are $50 an hour and currently take place on Zoom. The classes are designed to cover whatever information the family wants to learn and includes helpful handouts on the information covered. If you would like to schedule a private classes please contact Contact Natalie at 7773-510-6230 or natalieannevans@gmail.com to set up an appointment.

ONE ON ONE PREGNANCY SUPPORT SESSIONS -physical and emotional nourishment through the three trimesters.

Monthly package includes:

An hour long meeting in person or over Zoom. Because of COVID in person meetings will take place outside in a park or your yard or inside with masks. The meeting will begin and end with some body awareness/breathing exercises. During the meeting we discuss how your pregnancy has been and go over any questions you might have. We will talk about nourishment in the form of food and stress reduction as well as other activities you can do to help support your pregnancy.  Details on what topics are covered each trimester are written below.

Through out the month you can email/text with questions or concerns that might come up. I respond to texts/emails 9-5, Monday to Friday.

I send you a monthly email with tips and recipes to help you navigate through your pregnancy.

Cost: $80 per month or a 3 month packaged deal of $195. Please contact me for sliding scale options.

First trimester support includes:

-Having someone to share your pregnancy concerns and excitements with sometimes before you are ready to share the news with family and friends. 

-Figuring out where to give birth and choosing the right midwife or doctor for you.

-Tips on dealing with first trimester body changes and how to nourish your newly pregnant body.

Second trimester support includes:

-Good practices for supporting your pregnant body emotionally and physically. 

-Questions you should ask your midwife or doctor. 

-How to communicate and connect with your partner, family and friends while pregnant. 

Third trimester support includes:

-Ways to prepare your body for labor physically and emotionally.

-How to know what position the baby is in and comfort resting positions for the very pregnant body.

-Tips for dealing with the body aches and pains that come at the end of pregnancy. 

-How to discuss your birth wishes with your midwife or doctor. 

-How to line up helpful postpartum support after baby arrives.

Interested in pregnancy support? Call or email me to set up an appointment!