Childbirth University

Spring 2012 Schedule

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You can now sign up for any class by contacting the teacher directly! Just click on the calendar for contact information.

Upcoming Classes In Orem
Class Starting Type Phone Number

Mar 3 Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 9 am -12 pm 801-607-2619

Mar 24       Breastfeeding Basics - Saturday - 12:30 pm               801-368-5884
Mar 31       HypnoBirthing with Fiona - 5 Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 pm     801-830-7654
Mar 31       HypnoBirthing with Laura - 5 Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm      801-358-1448
Apr 4       Hypnobabies with Lisa - 6 Wednesdays - 6 - 9 pm     801-810-4510
Apr 21    Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 9 am -12 pm      801-607-2619
May 8 Birthing From Within with Heather - 6 Tuesdays               801-228-0183

Upcoming Classes In Salt Lake City
Class Starting       Type                                                                  Phone Number
Mar 3 Normal Birth with Alyssa - 8 Saturdays - 9 am - noon              801-359-3159
Mar 3       Hypnobabies with Aubrey - 6 Saturdays - 2:30 - 5:30 pm       801-903-3091
Mar 14 HypnoBirthing with Laura - 5 Wednesdays - 6:30-9:30 pm    801-358-1448
Apr 14       Hypnobabies with Aubrey - 6 Saturdays - 2:30 - 5:30 pm     801-903-3091
Apr 28       Breastfeeding Basics - Saturday - 12:30 pm                         801-368-5884
May 4            Birthing From Within with Jennifer - 6 Fridays - 6:30-8:30 pm    801-428-7296

Winter 2011-2012 Schedule

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You can now sign up for any class by contacting the teacher directly! Just click on the calendar for time, price and contact information.

Fall 2011 Childbirth Class Schedule

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ATTENTION Parents due January and February 2012:
There will not be classes held between Thanksgiving and New Years. If you are expecting in early 2012, plan to take a class this fall so you don't miss out!

You can sign up for any class by calling (801) 225-5668. Check back for this page--more classes may be added to meet the growing demand!

In Orem
Class Starting Type For Babies Coming Fee

Aug 31, 2011 Hypnobabies with Lisa - 6 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm October or later $300

Sep 16, 2011 Birthing From Within with Heather -Friday 6 - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm October or later $200

Oct 15, 2011      Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 9:00 am-noon        December or later    $300

In Salt Lake City
Class Starting       Type                                                               For Babies Coming      Fee

Aug 20, 2011   Normal Birth with Alyssa - 8 Saturdays - 9:00 am-noon         October or later      $325
Aug 27, 2011   Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 1:00-4:00 pm       October or later        $300

Oct 28, 2011    Birthing From Within with Sarah -Friday 6 - 9 pm
                                                                          Saturday 9 am - 5 pm    November or later    $200

Summer 2011 Classes

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As before, you can sign up for any class by calling (801) 225-5668. Check back for this page--more classes may be added to meet the growing demand!

In Orem
Class Starting Type For Babies Coming Fee

June 29, 2011 Hypnobabies with Lisa - 6 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm Aug-Sep $300

July 23, 2011 Hypnobabies with Lisa - 6 Saturdays - 9 am -12 pm Sep-Oct $300

Aug 10, 2011      Hypnobabies with Lisa - 6 Wednesdays - 6:30-9:30 pm        Oct-Nov   $300
Aug 12, 2011    Birthing From Within with Heather -Friday 6 - 9 pm
                                                                          Saturday 1 - 9 pm Sep-Nov    $200

In Salt Lake City
Class Starting       Type                                                                 For Babies Coming             Fee

June 11, 2011 Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 1:00-4:00 pm        Aug-Sep           $300
Aug 20, 2011   Normal Birth with Alyssa - 8 Saturdays - 9:00 am-noon         Sep-Oct          $325

Aug 27, 2011 Hypnobabies with Megan - 6 Saturdays - 1:00-4:00 pm Oct-Nov $300

Mother's Day Massage Special

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! As a thank you to all mothers, our wonderful massage therapist Kim is offering a special for the month of May. A full luxurious one hour massage for only $40.00! Please call (801)225-5668 to schedule as slots are filling up. Thanks Kim!

About Cesarean Awareness Group (ICAN)

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Our mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Meetings are free, the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm, and open to all women interested in, concerned about or recovering from a cesarean, as well as those planning a VBAC.

For information about ICAN meetings, call Whitney at 801-455-7544

Spring 2011 Classes

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In Orem
Class Starting       Type                                                                 For Babies Coming             Fee
May 11, 2011    Hypnobabies - 6 Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm       July-August                      $300
June 4, 2011 Hypnobabies - 6 Saturdays 9:00 am-noon           late July-September          $300

In Salt Lake City
Class Starting       Type                                                                 For Babies Coming             Fee
May 7, 2011       Brio Birth - 8 Saturdays 9:00 am-noon               July-August                        $325
June 3, 2011       Birthing From Within - Friday 6:00-9:00 pm &   June-July-August             $189
                                                             Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
June 11, 2011       Hypnobabies - 6 Saturdays - 1:00-4:00 pm         August-September             $300

About Normal Birth Classes

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Normal Birth Natural Childbirth Classes

"The truth for women living in a modern world is that they must take increasing responsibility for the skills they bring into birth if they want their birth to be natural.

Making choices of where and with whom to birth is not the same as bringing knowledge and skills into your birth regardless of where and with whom you birth."

~Common Knowledge Trust

Classes are 24 hours of instruction and include:

Natural Methods of Pain Relief'
Partner Supported Comfort Techniques
Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
Health Care Options
Doula Care
Stages of Labor and Birth
Comprehensive Labor Rehearsals
Creating a Birth Plan
Optimal Fetal Positioning
Variations in Normal
Complications and Interventions
Postpartum Care
Breastfeeding
Newborn Care

Alyssa Bray has been involved in birth work since 1998. After the birth of her first child, she certified as a childbirth educator with the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth and taught The Bradley Method® for 13 years. In 2001, Alyssa attended the Birthing From Within level 1 workshop and most recently, attended Brio Birth training in 2011. Alyssa has also had the pleasure of attending couples as labor support.

For questions or to sign up for Normal Birth classes in Salt Lake, call Alyssa Bray: (801) 359-3159

About Hypnobabies

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Hypnobabies is a complete 6-week childbirth education course. We teach childbirth hypnosis techniques based on Gerald Kein's "Painless Childbirth" techniques.

These techniques allow you, the Hypno-mom, to:
-Learn "eyes-open" self-hypnosis techniques to remain relaxed, calm, and confident throughout pregnancy, labor and beyond.
-Create medical-grade hypno-anesthesia to work towards having little or no pain when giving birth.
-Remain alert, mobile and comfortable during the birth of your baby.
-Look forward to the birth of your baby with complete confidence in your body and your baby.

In addition to learning "eyes-open" childbirth hypnosis, you will also learn about:
-Pregnancy Nutrition
-Prenatal Exercise
-Staying Healthy and Low Risk
-New Baby Care and Breastfeeding

...and much more!

For questions about Hypnobabies, call Lisa Reed: (801) 810-4510, Aubrey Slaubert: (801) 642-4802 or Megan Marshall: (801) 607-2619

About Birthing From Within

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The profound mystery and spirituality of birth can never be understood with the mind; they are known through the heart. It is this knowing from the heart which is critical for women in preparing for their rite of passage. Birthing From Within’s multi-sensory approach has evolved to help women and their partners make that journey in awareness, and with heightened confidence.

The following topics (and others) will be covered in practical, inspiring and fun classes:

Birth as a rite of passage
Pain-coping techniques that work
Making labor easier & shorter
How to ask questions & make decisions
How to support a woman in labor & the journey of fatherhood
How to push baby out & avoid tearing or episiotomy
Welcoming your baby

For questions about Birthing From Within in Salt Lake City, call or email Jennifer Sorensen Whitaker: (801) 428-7296 utahbirthsupport@gmail.com
For questions about Birthing From Within in Orem, call Heather Duncan (801) 228-0183

About Pregnancy Circle

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Coming May 2011!

A free class series about everything you want to know about pregnancy!
Monthly classes are open to all pregnant women or couples and include topics like:

Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy - Real food, Real good!
Asking Great Questions: Prenatal Tests and Procedures for Baby
Nausea, Heartburn and Hemorrhoids, Oh My
Childbirth Preparation-Learn about different methods and classes available
Labor Support Bootcamp (Especially recommended for dads/partners)
7 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby: Planning for Your Postpartum

Hope to see you there!

photo courtesy of Molly Darling

About Our Teachers

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Alyssa Bray, CBRE has been teaching natural childbirth classes in the Salt Lake area since 1998 and has mentored more than 500 couples through their journey into parenthood.

If you are interested in taking a Normal Birth class or would like further information, please contact:
(801)359-3159
or find her on facebook!

Laura Curtis is a certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner and Yoga Instructor. She lives in Mapleton and has 3 boys.

If you are interested in taking her HypnoBirthing class series in Orem or Salt Lake and would like further information, please contact:
(801)358-1448
or visit her website!

Heather Duncan is a Birthing From Within Mentor. She has been teaching about pregnancy and birth since 2005.

For questions about Birthing From Within classes in Orem, you can call:

(801) 228-0183

Fiona Judd teaches HypnoBirthing in Orem.

For more information about her classes, call: (801) 830-7654

or visit her website!

Megan Marshall chose to use Hypnobabies for her own births and enjoyed it so much she now teaches Hypnobabies classes in Orem and Salt Lake.

If you are interested in taking her Hypnobabies class series or would like further information, please contact:
(801)607-2619
or visit her website!

Lisa Reed teaches Hypnobabies in Orem. For questions about her Hypnobabies classes call:

(801)810-4510

or visit her website!

Aubrey Slaubert teaches Hypnobabies in Salt Lake City. For questions about her Hypnobabies class series call: 801-903-3091

or visit her website!

Jennifer Sorensen Whitaker mentors Birthing From Within classes in Salt Lake City.

For questions about Birthing From Within classes in Salt Lake, you can call:

(801) 428-7296

or visit her website!

About Childbirth University

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Map of Salt Lake Location (upstairs in the BellaNatal building):

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Map of Orem Location (downstairs in suite C2):

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About Breastfeeding Basics

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Preventing & Solving Breastfeeding Problems

Just one hour and costing less than a can of formula, you can learn how to prevent and solve the most common breastfeeding problems and get your nursing relationship off to a great start.

After joining Betterbirth as postpartum staff in 2010 Joyce Mitchell, a former La Leche League leader of 12 years, is looking forward to offer a class of amazing eye-openers that are sure to get breastfeeding off to a good start.

For questions about breastfeeding classes in Orem or Salt Lake, you can call or email: (801) 368-5884 joyce@betterbirth.com

About HypnoBirthing

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HypnoBirthing® is a complete childbirth education program that teaches expectant couples to view birth as a normal, natural, healthy part of life, rather than a medical emergency. In the absence of fear and tension, a woman’s body is uniquely and perfectly designed to birth comfortably, serenely, and safely. HypnoBirthing dispels the myths and fears that lead to anxiety and negative expectations about the process of normal childbirth. Working with a certified practitioner, parents will learn powerful relaxation techniques that enable mothers to birth as nature intended.

~The Advantages of HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method~

Provides accurate pregnancy and birth information, emphasizing the body’s ability to birth comfortably, and releasing fears that can lead to tension and discomfort.
Effective relaxation techniques allow women to give birth as nature intended: without suffering. Some women have painless births using the relaxation and breathing exercises, although HypnoBirthing doesn’t promise pain-free birthing.
HypnoBirthing skills allow you to stay calm and focused should your birthing take an unexpected turn. It helps you to visualize and create the best possible outcome for you and your baby.
The deep relaxation of HypnoBirthing leads to shorter, easier labors with fewer complications.
Greatly reduces the need for interventions like pitocin, anesthesia, and surgical birth.
HypnoBirthing helps parents bond with their growing child during pregnancy, which can help to reduce the “baby-blues” after the baby is born.
HypnoBirthing moms are both deeply relaxed and completely present and aware during birth.
It helps to preserve the intimate, quiet atmosphere that is most conducive to a gentle birth experience.

For questions about Hypnobabies, call Laura Curtis: (801) 358-1448 or Fiona Judd: (801) 830-7654

How to Sign Up!

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1. Choose the class, location and session that's right for you.

2. Call the instructor to register.

3. It's just that easy

Prenatal Massage

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About Kim
Kim Novotny is a licensed massage therapist, specially trained in prenatal massage. She has done body work for 12 years and teaches massage workshops as well as providing massage services at BetterBirth in Orem.

Appointments
Kim takes appointments on Wednesdays. Set one up for yourself or an expectant mother you know by calling (801) 225-5668.

Cost
Prenatal massage is $60 for a full hour session.