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2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
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Recommended to complete class by 36-38 weeks of pregnancy.
This 9-week program is a comprehensive birth preparation series whether you are looking forward to birth with an epidural or an unmedicated birth. We cover mindfulness-based practices to increase confidence while releasing fear and anxiety for birthing and parenting. Students will learn the physiology and process of birth, ways to use the mind to work with pain during labor, and mindful communication during birth and parenting.
Each series includes a 4-hour practice session. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the power of the practices cultivated during the course. Class participants are invited to a reunion session scheduled for 8-weeks after the last due date.
The course uses the book, Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond, by Nancy Bardacke, and students are required to purchase the book separately. Here's a link to it on Amazon.com.
Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.
Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions: nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.