Classes and Workshops
Below are some of the ongoing classes and workshops hosted or facilitated by Art of Birthing Center / Art of Nursing Care, Inc.
Please select a link for descriptions and how to register / pay for the class.
Breastfeeding and holistic baby care class
Breastfeeding and Holistic Baby Care is taught by Midwives who are experienced in caring for newborn infants in both hospital and home settings. Topics will be discussed through discussion, hands on demonstration and videos. This is an interactive, 3-hour class and couples are encouraged to attend. Art of Birthing Center Breast feeding & Holistic baby care class will focus on mom and partner getting comfortable with caring for your newborn baby. The many topics discussed are bonding, following infant cues, bathing, diapering, nail, umbilical cord care, holding, burping, swaddling and calming techniques, and much more. Preparation and education about breastfeeding is essential for both mother and partner. We will focus on what to expect from your newborn and your breasts within the first several weeks after your baby's birth.
Essential Oils 101 and Green Home cleaning workshops
• Essential Oils 101- If you have any interest in natural health and you care about improving your health & that of your loved ones, you won't want to miss it!
doTERRA® harnesses nature's most powerful remedies and provides simple, safe and empowering solutions that enhance well-being. doTERRA®'s pure essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health!
You will learn:
-What essential oils are
-The various grades of essential oils – what’s important?
-How to use and apply essential oils?
-How to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life for optimal health.
-How essential oils can support your body during pregnancy, birth & postpartum with your baby's needs.
-And much much more
• Green Home Cleaning Workshop - Learn about Green Home Cleaning with essential oils and natural ingredients.
Ma Yoga Prenatal and Baby and Me Yoga
• Some women start Prenatal Yoga the moment they find out they’re pregnant, others discover it in their last month. These friendly, strengthening, heart-opening drop-in classes will help you feel great, no matter where you are on your journey. Prenatal Yoga is safe for any trimester, and perfect for any level of yoga experience from raw beginner onward.
• Mom Yoga + Baby is a super fun, small, friendly class where mama gets to start getting her body back in between feeds and changes. Come do what you can and enjoy some time with your breath, your baby and other moms.
Additional Classes and Workshops
SESSIONS
is a system of movement designed to expand the flexibility and strength of your core and whole body. It uses counterweights and movements that are designed to expand the body’s reach and unwind to relieve stress tension and promote wellness. When used during pregnancy and postpartum it can enhance your body’s ability to give birth naturally as well as heal from the birth process. It uses breath and movement together to achieve strength and flexibility. This is a life enhancing foundation practice that helps you maintain healthy flexibility. To learn more about this method, visit https://www.gyrotonic.com/about/gyrotonic-method/
Contact: (424) 835-4186 or Email: info@artofnursing.net
Two Doulas Birth Childbirth Classes (Series)
Two Doulas Birth designed our childbirth classes to give you the information, skills, and confidence you need to have an empowering birth experience. Using a non-dogmatic, practical approach, we prepare you for your baby’s birthday and life with a newborn. Certified doula educators teach each dynamic, discussion-based series. They incorporate their local doula experience with the best tools from childbirth education methods like Lamaze, Bradley, HypnoBirthing, Hypnobabies, Birthing from Within, etc. Classes are tailored to the needs and interests of each participating group of parents. Our goals are to help you understand the birth process, iron out your birth preferences and coping techniques, and know when to let them go. We will help you develop confidence in yourself, your partner, and your care providers, so you feel prepared to welcome your baby.
Topics covered include:
- anatomy and physiology of labor
- how to prepare prenatally for the birth process
- comfort measures for labor including breathing techniques, massage, positioning, visualization, hypnosis and more
- medical interventions and pain medications discussed in an evidence-based, non-judgemental fashion
- the basics of postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and newborn care
We provide you with a comprehensive manual that reiterates the concepts we teach you in class and gives you additional information to read. You will also get access to our Two Doulas Birth YouTube channel with videos reviewing our techniques, tons of community referrals, and outside reading suggestions. We also offer monthly community events to help you create a support network during your transition into parenthood. Our classes will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions for you and your family. We recommend you take our class in your third trimester of pregnancy. If our public class options don’t fit your schedule or due date, please review the information on our private class page.
Cost: $395/couple
Register here
Contact: twodoulasbirth@gmail.com
La Leche League Meeting with Katie
La Leche League's goal is to provide you with current and accurate information on breastfeeding as well as mother-to-mother support. Free monthly meetings are led by La Leche League Leaders -- volunteers who have nursed their own babies and have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with breastfeeding as well as matters related to the breastfeeding relationship.
Contact: Katie Jackson (310) 804-8901 or Email: katiesjackson.lll@gmail.com
Wendy Watson, C.Ht
Wendy Watson, C.Ht., a certified hypnotherapist, is a behavior expert, mindful practitioner, and educator. Throughout her life she has been a facilitator in empowering women at all stages of their lives. She has been a certified clinical hypnotherapist since 2010, and has worked in the following areas: relationship building, fertility, childbirth, sleep, anxiety, pre/post-surgery, ADD, PTSD, pain management, weight loss, habits/additions, fears/phobias, loss/grief, palliative care, child behavior, and parenting. Wendy has a unique expertise in how blood type affects behavior, a relevant piece of the mind-body connection. Her approach is non-judgmental, as well as gentle, knowing that living in the moment, "choicelessly aware", is one of the paths to greater happiness, and fulfillment.
Hypnotherapy Workshop and Drop-In Clinic with Wendy Watson
Mindful Parenting through Hypnotherapy:
Parenting is a whole new world of mindful opportunities. Once your child is born, your life is full of new decisions and stimuli. Wendy teaches how hypnosis gives you clarity and energy, enabling you to live life fully engaged. Mindful parenting skills are an outcome of mindful being. Wendy addresses a different issue weekly and follows it with a group hypnosis: 1st workshop includes ‘the overwhelm’, decisions, fears, and stress; 2nd workshop includes sleep patterns, the family bed; 3rd week includes family relations, single parenting; 4th week includes attachment, separation anxiety, going back to work or not; 5th week includes how blood type affects behavior and relationships. Everyone welcome: pregnant women, couples, parent(s), doulas.
Location: Art of Birthing Center
To Register contact Wendy Watson email: wendy.watson@hypwendy.com phone: 310-633-0751
Website: www.hypwendy.com
Price: $295 for 5-weeks or $75 individual workshop
Drop-In Hypnotherapy Clinic
Saturday Mornings from 9a-10a
No Registration Needed - Each session Wendy will do a group hypnosis, in which attendees will go into a calm state, gain clarity, and rejuvenate energy. It is a time of letting go.
Price $20
please visit our calendar page or on our contact page.
DONA Postpartum Doula Workshop 7-Week Series & Breastfeeding Class for Doulas
Being a doula is such a rewarding career. The satisfaction we get from the work is endless. To help families transition from pregnancy to parenthood, feeling reassured and supported, is part of the doula's job description.
If you are looking for an inspiring career in maternity care or a new professional development to add to your current career, please consider a DONA International postpartum doula workshop with one of the most experienced postpartum doulas in Southern CA. This is a 27 hour (7 week series workshop).
Topics covered include:
· The Role of the Postpartum Doula
· Newborn Care
· Lactation Support
· Postpartum Physical Changes
· Business Management & Marketing
· Effective Communication
· Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
· Loss & Grief
· Multiples & Preemies
· Resource and Referral List Development
· DONA Postpartum Doula Certification Requirements
Part of your requirement for certification is a prenatal breastfeeding class. HeadFirst is offering a 4 hour breastfeeding class, taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) that meets thatrequirement for certification. For more information about our breastfeeding class for doulas, please visit our calendar page or on our contact page.
Contact: email: Yana Katzap-Nackman Yana@headfirstdoulas.net
To Register: See Calendar event
Price: $450 for workshop or $500/workshop+breastfeeding class, for doulas who want to attend the breastfeeding class only, the fee is $75/participant
Full Moon and New Moon Women's Circles
The Art of Birthing Center is excited to be hosting Kerry Stewart's New Moon and Full Moon Circles:
With each Moon cycle, we are called together to harness Her beautiful feminine energy to realign with Self. Through communal gathering, we have an opportunity to shift into and celebrate the current energetic themes the position of the Moon brings. Kerry will guide us through intentional meditation + healing and give astrological insight as she grants us permission to nourish the Mother within ourselves. We will collectively hold space for our sisters as we reflect inward to inspire our minds, open our hearts and restore our physical bodies. Bring a journal + pen to set intentions and manifestations.
Kerry Stewart has experience working with new mamas and babies as a Labor & Delivery and Postpartum RN. Inspired by the birth of her first born, she is now channeling her knowledge, passion, and first-hand experience into unifying women to facilitate healing and empowerment. Her desire is to liberate the mother and give tools to navigate her journey of motherhood through Astrology, spiritual growth, and community support. Her unique techniques and events invite you as the mother to show up for herself in order to show up for her high-valued family.
Price: $25
Dates change monthly, days ahead or after the New and Full Moons
Contact: To Register, please Email Kerry directly at kstewa01@saintmarys.edu or call 574-274-3932
More information is available at https://motherstar.squarespace.com
Physical and Emotional Conditioning
Physical and Emotional Conditioning
Amy Tinney is a certified trainer and now offering private physical and emotional conditioning sessions.
METHOD is a system of movement designed to expand the flexibility and strength of your core and whole body. It uses counter weights and movements that are designed to expand the body’s reach and unwind to relieve stress tension and promote wellness. When used during pregnancy and post partum it can enhance your bodies ability to give birth naturally as well as heal from the birth process. It uses breath and movement together to achieve strength and flexibility. This is a life enhancing foundation practice that helps you maintain healthy flexibility.
Holistic Baby Care Class
Holistic Baby Care Class
HOLISTIC BABY CARE CLASS
During our 3 hour class, parents and caregivers will learn about the golden hours after birth and what to hold sacred with regards to infant care and bonding.
Other topics include holding, feeding and burping, diapering, swaddling, bathing, umbilical cord care, nail care, standard newborn testing and procedures, immunizations, holistic care options, and how to communicate with caregivers about your desires and how to promote newborn wellness.
Natural Childbirth Preparation
Natural Childbirth Preparation
NATURAL CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION
We believe that preparation is key to getting through labor and birth naturally. We will either provide information or refer you to childbirth education that will help the family prepare for the birth of their new member.
It is important to combine breath work and movement during your preparation. There are many options to accomplish this and you should explore the best option for your pregnancy. Ask us how we can help you find the class that will prepare you for your journey. See our Classes and Workshops for some options we provide.
Breastfeeding Education & Lactation Support
Breastfeeding Education & Lactation Support
LACTATION SUPPORT AND BABY-LED BREASTFEEDING
Our approach to breastfeeding education is based on understanding the newborn’s natural reflexes and the maternal hormonal cocktail that occurs at the time of birth. Anatomy and physiology of the newborn and the breast will be discussed in detail. Ways to support the newborn to self-attach will be discussed. Couples will learn how to know if the baby is latched well and how to know if the baby is getting enough. Couples will learn what to expect in the first days and weeks of breastfeeding.
BREASTFEEDING Class
Topics Covered: How breastfeeding works, latching and positioning, when to feed your baby, self-attachment, and breast care.
Location: Art of Birthing Center
Contact Info: Melanie Wachsman (http://www.doulamellie.com/contact/)
To Register: http://www.doulamellie.com/services/#breast
Price: $60 per couple
Placenta preparation
Placenta preparation
PLACENTA PREPARATION
Many women choose to have their placenta prepared in order to assist in their recovery postpartum. The results vary from each individual, however, and we cannot guarantee specific results as with any herbal protocol. However, some feedback we have received indicates that it has a tremendous impact on energy levels, feelings of strength and overall well-being, strengthened immune system, restored sex drive, increased milk supply, emotional balancing, halting hair loss, and restoring blood hemoglobin levels back to normal.
Doula Registry
Doula Registry
The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek term meaning “a woman caregiver of another woman.”
A Doula is a person who has education and experience assisting women through the childbirth process. The best Doulas provide emotional support and physical comfort measures during labor and child delivery. We, with our best Doula services, will also help with positioning and movement, which assists in the descent of the baby and pain management for the mother. The best Doulas pay special attention to the woman during labor and will not leave them during the time of baby birth. Doulas are also aware of the memories that a woman will carry with her the child birth experience and promote a positive child birth experience.
Postpartum Doulas
Art of Nursing Care, Inc. / Art of Birthing Center Postpartum doulas are women who provide educational and physical support in the home after the birth of your child or children. We provide emotional, physical and breastfeeding support along with practical newborn care. In addition we can assist you in taking care of necessary household tasks such as: grocery shopping; meal preparation, doing the dishes, laundry or tending to the older children. Our postpartum Doulas help ease the transition into motherhood.
We Recommend Doulas for Birth and Postpartum - Please contact Atoosa Benji at: artofnursingdoularegistry@gmail.com