Refresher
“No person ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and they’re not the same person.”
- Heraclitus
The Refresher is intentional time set aside to focus on connecting with your partner and babe-in-utero as you begin the journey to growing your family. This engaging and interactive class encourages you to approach this next journey with an open heart and mind, while honoring your previous experience. A special emphasis is placed on preparing siblings/sibling options and transitioning positively into a larger family.
Topics covered include:
Honoring your previous birth and examining how it has changed your beliefs and expectations for this upcoming journey.
This NEW journey…it may not be like the last one!
Options for sibling birth plans and preparing siblings for labor, birth and beyond.
Concerns regarding and strategies for Parenting more than 1 (or 2, or 3).
Effective contraction and pain coping techniques.
Comfort Measures – Tips, Tricks & Techniques (setting up birth tub tutorial upon request).
Relaxation Awareness and Techniques.
Review of Interventions, communicating with care providers, and birth ”plans” and preferences.
Postpartum Planning
“Note: If you have taken the Refresher previously, or are seeking an individualized Refresher class, I do offer an individual private session that is personally crafted for your needs. Contact Samanda for more information.”
Class days and times are arranged by participants, see more information on the Schedule.
The class fee is $200 and is payable at the first class.
The class fee includes a goody bag for sibling(s), a binder full of information and resources, class snacks (things good to eat in labor). This class is offered in either 2 (4 hour) classes or 3 (2.5 hour) classes.