I am writing to let you know I will be offering two series of Childbirth
Preparation Classes this Spring and Summer in April and June. They will meet on
Sundays from 1-4 pm in Pasadena. They are a 4-week series. Parents planning
hospital and out-of-hospital births are welcome.



Topics Include:



Cultivating Trust in Birth
Premature Birth Prevention
When to go to the hospital/birth center or call your midwife
Physiology and Anatomy of Pregnancy, Birth and Lactation
Physical Comfort and Emotional Support in Labor
The Role of the Labor Companion
Hospital Procedures- Advantages and Disadvantages
Informed Decision Making and Communication with your Care-providers
Pain Medication Options
Preparing for Emergencies when Planning a Homebirth--Just in case
Birth by Cesarean
Breastfeeding: Benefits, Techniques That Work and Overcoming Challanges
The Amazing Newborn
Bonding and Attachment
Postpartum Adjustments


The fee is $250 per couple. I have attached a flyer. I would appreciate your
letting any clients who may be interested know about the class. Details on how
to register are on the flyer. If you have any questions, please call
626-388-2191 or email cordeliaHC@....

The flyer is posted on the files section of SocalbirthPregantWithQuestions
newsgroup.


Thank you!


Sincerely,

Cordelia S. Hanna-Cheruiyot, CCE, CBA, MPH, CHES
Certified Childbirth Educator
Certified Birth Assistant
Assistant Midwife
Certified Health Education Specialist
Masters in Public Health (Health Education and Promotion/Maternal Child Health)