Informed + Intuitive Preparation for Parents
Childbirth classes at Canyon Medical Center are geared toward those choosing to birth at home or in a birth center. Birthing is unique, unpredictable, and intensely personal. This class honors that reality by helping you become informed and in touch with your own intuition; it prepares you to be in sync with your partner, doula, and midwife, and gives you resources for the best birth possible.
Childbirth Class Descriptions
Each class series includes 2 sessions at 5 hours each
Day 1: Childbirth Preparation and Comfort Measures
Moving through labor with grace and ease, and most importantly, comfort. More than just understanding textbook labor, getting in touch with how you will meet labor’s intensities and challenges. Balancing your body and mind with posture, exercise and relaxation. Helping you work with your baby to optimize labor’s progress with position and movement. Knowing what you are capable of as well as knowing your options.
Day 2: Immediate Newborn Care, Breastfeeding and Beyond
The basics of infant care and adapting to your new normal. Having realistic expectations of yourself, your partner, and your baby. The basics of breastfeeding and the new dynamics between mothers and partners. How to prepare, troubleshoot and build a life around feeding a newborn.
Each day you will have the chance to practice these new skills and ask questions along the way
Class Dates for 2025
Classes meet Saturdays + Sundays from 10am to 3pm for 5 hours of teaching with a 10-min breaks along the way.
Class sizes are limited to 5 couples and availability is subject to enrollment before deadline.
May 24th and 25th
July 19th and 20th
September 20th and 21st
November 15th ad 16th
Classes can be taken individually if you are only interested in one of the two day course.
The cost for a single day course is $125 or $200 for both. Payment in full is due by the enrollment deadline.
To reserve your spot, please email info@canyonmedcenter.com
Current instructor: Student Midwife and Doula Julia