Childbirth Education Classes in the Inland Northwest
Welcoming a new baby is a big deal! The way your birth journey unfolds has impact on you…how you feel about the experience, how you are supported and how you are treated by those around you matters. I’m here to help you become a prepared, informed parent!
Here are my current offerings for childbirth education courses.
COMPLETE BIRTH SERIES (IN PERSON)
Here’s what to expect:
How to stay low-risk through prenatal exercise and nutrition
How to handle pain in labor and avoid causing more pain
Training for partner to have an active role during labor/birth
Relaxation techniques and Birth Affirmations to use during labor
Labor medication options and benefits of unmedicated birth
Stages of labor, positions and practice
Birth options and how to be a savvy consumer
Variations, complications and how to handle them
Postpartum care for a healthy and quicker recovery
Making a postpartum plan
Breastfeeding education so you and baby have a good start
Newborn care and adjusting to your new family
Special guests:
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Certified Lactation Consultant
Chiropractor specializing in pregnancy and pediatrics
Prenatal Nutritionist
Classes meet weekly for eight weeks. Cost and registration information is available here
Contact me for locations and start dates
COMPLETE BIRTH SERIES (HYBRID)
This class is a combination of in person and recorded video sessions covering the content above in the Complete Birth Series. The class will be meet in person three times throughout the series to provide a convenient option. Cost, dates and registration information is available here
COMPLETE BIRTH SERIES (VIDEO ONLY)
This class is a series of recorded video sessions covering the content above in the Complete Birth Series. The class includes a 30 minute consultation with Jennifer over Zoom to cover any questions, work on birth planning, etc.
Cost and registration information is available here
MINI COURSES
Weekend Warrior Refresher Class
A four hour course for those who have had a vaginal birth before and would like a quick refresher!
Cost and registration information is available here
Contact me for location and start dates
Birth Basics 101
An eight hour course for first time birthers and VBAC parents.
Cost and registration information is available here
Contact me for location and start dates
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
A great complement to your regular birth class! Details here
If you are a current or past student of one of my regular birth classes, you are eligible to receive a discount on Spinning Babies®.
“Jennifer Bookamer is a gift to this birthing community and I would go so far to say a necessity for first time mamas. She is included in all of our packages for first time birthers and primary VBAC births because whether she is educating or supporting as a doula, she is simply the best. Each and every one of our moms (first time or not) walk into birth with more confidence due to the incredible education she provides. She meets people where they are at in their pregnancy/labor knowledge and takes them to the next level so they feel empowered and ready for labor and delivery. I can’t speak highly enough about the dedication she has for this work. Sure thankful to be in this community with such a passionate educator!”
“Jennifer goes out of her way to keep childbirth education engaging and informative. I have seen time and time again how her classes help my clients to walk in to their births feeing informed and empowered.”
“The classes that Jennifer teaches will help prospective parents have the most healthy pregnancy and wonderful birth experience possible. Jennifer’s classes are fun, exciting, and informative. It is my protocol to recommend her classes to all of my expecting parents.
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