Saturday Intensive Class

Location:  This class is taught at various Atlanta-area locations.  Specific locations are described beside the class listing on the registration page.

Cost:  $150 ($50 deposit due with registration, applied towards course balance)

Schedule:  View the Atlanta-area Saturday Intensive Class Calendar   *Browser will open in new window*

Course Content:

The Saturday Intensive Class provides 7 hours of instructor-guided learning and practice to help you prepare for a natural birth.  Most locations have a class maximum of 7 couples.  The course content includes:

• The stages of labor and common maternal responses to these stages
• Deep relaxation techniques similar to HypnoBirthing®
• Basic breathing techniques (abdominal and patterned breathing) similar to Lamaze®
• Positions of comfort
• Non-medicinal options for pain management
• Common hospital procedures, including IVs and fetal monitoring
• How to communicate successfully with healthcare providers
• Possible interventions including medication for pain management, induction, forceps, and cesarean birth

Why do we offer the course for couples?

They don’t call it labor for nothing!  Having a baby can be hard work, and it helps to have an extra set of hands. Whether or not you plan on bringing a doula to your birth, a partner is vital in helping you practice and implement the skills you will learn in the course.Your partner can be your husband, a family member, or a friend.  Many women prefer their husband as a partner, and find that sharing the birth experience strengthens their relationship.  Whoever you choose, it is best if the partner is consistent and plans to accompany you during labor.

We understand that work schedules and childcare conflicts might make it difficult for a partner to attend class with you.  Don’t let this barrier keep you from attending–it’s OK to come alone.  However, we recommend that you share your study material with your chosen birth partner on your own.