Parent Education
WE HIGHLEY RECOMMEND SIGNING UP FOR CLASSES EARLY IN PREGNANCY.
preferably no later than 12 weeks. Birth and bringing a child into the world is a profound and powerful transformational experience. Gaining insight into what is ahead will allow time for absorbing, reflecting on and applying what you have learned. Consider what is important to you and what might your preferences be? What kind of care and support would you like to have? Which type of provider and/or birth place will most align with your choices?
We offer 2 choices for childbirth education, an accelerated 1 day class or a 4 week series.
Postpartum, breastfeeding & newborn care is offered separately, as an accelerated 1 day workshop or a 3 week series.
You don't want to miss either one to give you the most knowledge for your birth & parenthood journey!
4 week childbirth education series (digest a little at a time)
Our 4 week childbirth education series meets once a week for 4 weeks. With a focus on childbirth preparation, understanding birth physiology and how to support it, natural coping methods intended for use whether you choose home, birth center or the hospital, these eclectic and fun classes cover many aspects of pregnancy and childbirth.
Topics covered: What is going on in birth? What aids and supports the process and what can hinder it. Relaxation vs Stress and its impact on the labor process. The mind and its role in childbirth. Natural pain coping techniques. Stages and phases of labor- what is actually going on? Working with your body and baby towards birth. Interventions/doing the next best thing. Medicinal pain relief options. Cesarean birth.
Come and meet other expectant parents and gain a deep understanding of the childbirth process. The multi-week time frame allows more time for questions and processing the information covered each week.
What our customers are saying: We really had no idea what to expect. "WOW"!!!!!! What an excellent class! Thank you soooooo much for all of the information and most importantly the LOVE!!!
Cost: $195 per couple
Sign up is easy! Find the series that works for your schedule below and sign up soon, space is limited.
Accelerated childbirth education (getting it done in a day)
Our Accelerated Childbirth Preparation class covers many of the most important topics relating to pregnancy, labor and delivery, and is designed for parents whose schedules cannot accommodate our standard 4 week course series.
The one day course covers the same material as in the 4 week series but at a faster pace.
What our customers are saying: time flew by-excellent content, exceeded expectations!
Very welcoming and friendly, NEVER made anyone feel bad about the choices they were making for their birth! Not super traditional I liked the more cultural approach!
Fantastic energy for an all day class. Practical information and useful tips & tools
Cost: $195 per couple
Sign up is easy! Find the date that works for your schedule below and sign up soon, this 1 day fills up fast!
accelerated postpartum, newborn care & breastfeeding workshop (getting it done in a day)
Join Riva for a fully day on all things "Settling in With Baby". You will learn what to expect during the "fourth trimester" and tips for establishing a happy and healthy breastfeeding relationship with your baby!
This workshop aims to build confidence in your postpartum recovery, basic newborn safety and care and prepare you for your breastfeeding experience with modern, evidence based information.
Topics covered include:
- What is the 4th trimester?
- Postpartum physical, emotional and mental health
- Adjusting to parenthood
- Newborn health, characteristics and behaviors
- Caring for a newborn, normal appearance and abilities
- Bath time with ease
- Different feeding choices
- How breastfeeding works and setting you up for success
- Managing breastfeeding challenges
- The back up bottle
- Diaper changing and what to watch for
- Baby wearing demo of 5+ carrier types
- Basic car seat safety
- Setting real expectations
- Resources for support
- And much more!
Sign up soon as this is a popular workshop! You don't want to miss real life, modern mom breastfeeding, life can be messy, amazing advice and guidance from Riva! Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cost: $165.00 per couple
Join us for this informative 5.5 hour class and leave with confidence!
3 week postpartum, newborn care & breastfeeding workshop (digest a little at a time)
Join Riva for a 3 week series on all things "Settling in With Baby". You will learn what to expect during the "fourth trimester" and tips for establishing a happy and healthy breastfeeding relationship with your baby!
This workshop aims to build confidence in your postpartum recovery, basic newborn safety and care and prepare you for your breastfeeding experience with modern, evidence based information.
Topics covered include:
- What is the 4th trimester?
- Postpartum physical, emotional and mental health
- Adjusting to parenthood
- Newborn health, characteristics and behaviors
- Caring for a newborn, normal appearance and abilities
- Bath time with ease
- Different feeding choices
- How breastfeeding works and setting you up for success
- Managing breastfeeding challenges
- The back up bottle
- Diaper changing and what to watch for
- Baby wearing demo of 5+ carrier types
- Basic car seat safety
- Setting real expectations
- Resources for support
- And much more!
Sign up soon as this is a popular workshop! You don't want to miss real life, modern mom breastfeeding, life can be messy, amazing advice and guidance from Riva! Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cost: $165.00 per couple
Join us for this informative 3 week, 2.5 hour per week series and leave with confidence entering this new stage!
First Friday Postpartum Social with Refreshments
Bring you & your new baby, to join others while connecting during the 4th trimester, the months immediately following the birth of your baby!
This social will be facilitated by Adrienne Buyer, local doula and childbirth educator, but will center around what each of you is needing in the moment...connecting with other new moms? Questions about lactation? Discussing your birth? Feelings of togetherness and that you are not alone in this journey?
There is no set program to follow, just all of us joining together during this most sacred, special, exhausting, life changing time period.
Refreshments will be provided!
We look forward to meeting you and your new baby!
Cost: Free!
Join us for connection with you & your new baby!
Dianne Cesarotti, ICCE, Certified BRM pro, doula
I was drawn into birthwork many years ago after the birth of my first child. Being well supported through the experience it seemed a natural thing to begin offering the same support to others.
Since that time, supporting birth in any way that was needed, whether as a doula, educator or assisstant to the midwife is something I consider to be a great honor. Living, serving and giving birth in various countries also helped shape my experience and views of birth and life. I am the mother of nine grown children, born in six different countries.
In addition to being an Internationally certified Childbirth Educator, I also recently trained and certified as a Body Ready Method Pro. (see bodyreadymethod.com) I look forward to sharing this understanding of how body balance and mechanics can facilitate birth. The connectivity and intelligence within our bodies, in fact within all nature is truly remarkable.
Riva Lane, experienced mom
Riva is the mother of 3 and has years of experience feeding her babies as well as pumping and donating breast milk. Riva has a library of baby slings and great trouble shooting advice when taking care of an infant. She also works as an assistant to the midwives here at the inn.