Me and Ina May in my kitchen…what a treat!

Childbirth education…
helping parents get the information they need to make informed decisions about pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care and breastfeeding based on research evidence and ultimately discovering what feels best for themselves and their babies.

SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULED CLASSES in GRAFTON, MA

The group classes I teach now are Natural Childbirth, Movement and Comfort for Labor/Refresher and Newborn Care, Naturally.  My classes are known as the most comprehensive and fun classes in the region.  They should be fun–you’re having a baby, after all!

I also teach private classes of all kinds…if you’re planning to have an epidural or a Cesarean, I’m happy to teach that class–no matter what kind of birth you plan, you deserve to have an amazing birth!  And even better, I’ll come to you…I am willing to drive up to an hour for a private class, just inquire (Boston to CT to RI to West of Worcester).

If you’re looking forward to giving birth without medication, prefer little or no intervention or want an epidural but understand the benefits of waiting until later in labor to get one, this class is for you!  Learn everything you need (and more!) to increase your chances for an unmedicated childbirth in a hospital, birth center or at home.   Combine the wisdom of pioneers in the natural childbirth movement like Fernand Lamaze, Robert Bradley and Ina May Gaskin to form your own philosophy for your birth.

This class covers all the information that a hospital class would cover plus includes lots of time and emphasis on natural pain coping techniques such as relaxation, visualization, positions, movement and massage in preparation for labor and birth.  We will also cover medications including epidurals, interventions and Cesarean, as we understand that flexibility is key and these things can be helpful for some women.

I also teach a class called Newborn Care, Naturally (a class all about taking care of a newborn baby, for parents-to-be, and grandparents are welcome at no additional charge).  Additionally, if you’re looking for a great review class, take a Movement & Comfort for Labor/Refresher class.  I have these two classes scheduled but there’s also another fantastic instructor, Joyce Kimball, that teaches the MCL class so I’ve listed her dates as well!

I offer several types of group classes:

• two-day Natural Childbirth classes (two full days, usually 2 Sundays)
• a weekly Natural Childbirth class that takes place on 5 weekday evenings
• a one-evening or morning Newborn Care, Naturally class
• a one-evening Movement & Comfort for Labor/Refresher class
• to register for a class, please contact me at jeanette@maternitycircle.com to register via check or credit card using PayPal (you don’t have to have a PayPal account to use it)

I teach my group classes in Grafton, MA (on the Eastern side of Worcester) and have group classes scheduled for the following dates…

Natural Childbirth, 2 full days or 5 evening classes

$225 per couple for 5-Tuesdays series or $275 per couple for the 2-Sunday series

  These classes are FUN, I promise!

June 12 – July 10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm (five Tuesdays)

July 15 & 22, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (two Sundays)

August 12 & 19, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (two Sundays)

*the fee includes a large packet of reading materials, coffee/tea/water during classes, unlimited daytime phone and email support before and after your birth.

Newborn Care, Naturally, a one-evening or one-morning class, 3 hours, $55 per couple

a comprehensive class that includes anything a hospital-based class would include plus additional information for the more naturally-minded parents-to-be

June 5, 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Tuesday evening)

July 17, 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Tuesday evening)

Movement & Comfort for Labor/Refresher, a one-evening class, 3 hours, $55 per couple

May 10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Thursday evening with Joyce Kimball, register with her via jekimball@bigplanet.com)

June 21, 6:30 – 9:30 pm (Thursday evening with me)

Questions?  Just want to learn more about the classes?  Feel free to call me!  My cell is (617) 686-0052.  I love to chat!  Also, ask me about my doula services!