Building a Toolbox for Comfort: Essential Skills for Labor
This childbirth education class by Danielle Bianco goes beyond the basics and focuses on techniques for a faster, smoother, and more comfortable labor. It covers breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, visualization, movement, nutrition, and exercise during pregnancy. The class also deals with emotional and mental preparation for childbirth, including common fears and concerns surrounding labor and delivery. Topics such as massage techniques, counter pressure and hip squeezes, position changes, and hospital space usage are also discussed. Participants will leave the class feeling confident and empowered, ready for a positive birth experience regardless of the delivery location.
Topic include:
- Massage techniques for labor
- Counter pressure and hip squeezes
- Position changes
- How to use the hospital space
- Laboring at home
- What is a peanut ball and how to use it
Investment: $99.99
*There is no refund for classes
Price is per couple
Throughout the class, expectant parents will learn various techniques to help manage pain, including breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, visualization, and movement. Danielle will also cover the importance of nutrition and exercise during pregnancy, and how these factors can impact the birthing process.
In addition to physical preparation, the class will also delve into emotional and mental preparation for childbirth. Danielle will discuss common fears and concerns surrounding labor and delivery, and provide strategies for managing these emotions.
Topics include:
- Massage techniques for labor
- Counter pressure and hip squeezes
- Position changes
- How to use the hospital space
- Laboring at home
- What is a peanut ball and how to use it
Participants will leave the class feeling confident and empowered, armed with the knowledge and tools needed to have a positive birth experience. Whether preparing for a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center delivery, this class is a valuable resource for any expectant parent.
Classes take place at:
109 S. William St
Newburgh, NY
Conveniently located near Beacon, New Windsor, Cornwall, Middletown, Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Valley.
Use code "Bundle" to save when you register for all 3 classes. The price is per couple and is nonrefundable.
Thriving in the Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Wellness Course
Topics include:
- What is the 4th trimester
- Nutritional considerations for healing
- Birthing parenting- healing , baby blues, body changes and more
- Relationship changes and workshop
- Finding support and how your partner can best support you
- Newborn care basics
- bathing, dressing, wearing, swaddling and more
- The “5 S’s” and how to use them
- Q & A with postpartum doula, certified lactation support counselor & pediatric sleep counselor Danielle Bianco, owner of Beloved Birth & Baby and postpartum doula & lactation support Ashlie Yair, owner of GreatFull Wellness
Also included in this class is a workbook that is over 70 pages containing all you need to help your postpartum period.
- Navigating the 4th trimester: social, emotional, household & relationship changes
- Creating a postpartum plan: identify your needs, prioritize your goals and develop a plan to better care for yourself.
- Lactation 101: a guide to answer your questions around breastfeeding and where to find resources.
- Detailed tracker for breastfeeding, pumping and bottles for the 1st 14 days.
- Newborn care 101: a quick reference guide to help navigate all things newborn.
- Bonus postpartum recipes and coloring pages
Location
Newburgh, NY or Woodstock, NY
Price is per couple and for one date
*There are no refunds for this class
Unlocking The Secrets of Successful Nursing
This breastfeeding class by certified lactation support counselor Danielle Bianco covers topics such as normal infant feeding behavior, lactation basics, establishing a good latch and milk supply, common challenges, and nutritional considerations. Expectant parents will learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, how to incorporate it into their daily routine, and how to advocate for themselves in the hospital. The class aims to prepare parents for their breastfeeding journey, and it includes a Q&A session with the instructor.
- Advocating for yourself in the hospital
- Lactation basics & positions
- Common tackles
- Pumping basics
- Starting out right straight from the hospital
- Nutritional considerations
- Q & A with postpartum doula, certified lactation support counselor & pediatric sleep counselor Danielle Bianco, owner of Beloved Birth & Baby.
Also includes bonus lactation guide with all the information to take home on positioning, lactation basics & more.
Price is per couple
*There are no refunds for this class