Childbirth Education
Embark on the journey of childbirth education with Alyssa Sylvester, BACE Certified Childbirth Educator, Evidence Based Birth Instructor, Spinning Babies Parent Educator and DONA certified Birth Doula, in our comprehensive and empowering 12-hour evidence-based childbirth class.
This educational experience is designed to equip expectant parents with the knowledge and confidence necessary for making informed decisions about their health and the well-being of their baby, all within a supportive and judgment-free environment. With the experience of supporting hundreds of birth clients and class participants, Alyssa’s carefully designed class includes key features such as:
Confidence-Building Techniques: Learn valuable techniques to enhance your confidence, ensuring active participation in your own care during the birth of your child.
Engaging and Interactive Learning: Immerse yourself in engaging information through hands-on, interactive learning experiences, making the educational process both informative and FUN.
Guidance Through Pregnancy and Beyond: Enjoy fun activities that guide you through the various stages of pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenthood, offering practical insights for every step of the way.
Topics Covered: Explore a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise techniques for comfort and optimal positioning, relaxation techniques, medical interventions, pain management, the physiology of labor and birth, family-centered cesarean, newborn care, postpartum recovery, and an opportunity to address your specific questions and concerns.
Ideal Participants: Beneficial for pregnant people planning a hospital birth, home birth or birth center birth. This class is ideal for pregnant people between 25-35 weeks, though it can be taken at any stage of pregnancy. While a partner or support person is encouraged, it is not mandatory.
Insurance Reimbursement: Check with your insurance provider about potential reimbursement for this valuable childbirth education class.
Prepare for the transformative experience of childbirth with a physiological and informed approach. Join us as we navigate the path from pregnancy to parenthood, fostering knowledge, confidence, and connections that last a lifetime!
Investment: Group rate $299
Classes take place in our community space at 82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. This class is recommended to be taken between 26 and 34 weeks of pregnancy if possible but will be beneficial at any time during pregnancy.
Upcoming class dates:
- November Series – 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 5:30pm-9:30pm – CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- 1 day class– December 15th, 10am-6pm – CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- 1 day class– January 26th, 10am-6pm – CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- January Series- 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 5:30pm-9:30pm CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- February Series – 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 10am-2pm CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- 1 day class– March 2nd, 10am-6pm – CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- March Series- 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 5:30pm-9:30pm CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Spinning Babies
What is Spinning Babies® ?
Spinning Babies® is an approach for ease and comfort in pregnancy and childbirth:
Comfort in pregnancy and ease in birth.
Self-care and specific body activities restore body balance, making pregnancy more comfortable and room for the baby. This balance and space helps baby to get into the most optimal position for labor.
Easier birth with fetal positioning
Spinning Babies belief is that fetal positions are not random, that babies fit the space available. Birth anatomy can be flexible. Both the uterus and the pelvis have more available room when the muscles and other soft tissues are balanced.
Physiology Before Force
By turning our attention to the baby, we open minds to support physiological birth, reduce fear, and improve parent bonding and baby attachment.
Our Spinning Babies Parent Classes are taught by Evidence Based Birth & BACE Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA Certified Birth Doula & Advanced VBAC Doula, and Spinning Babies Parent Educator, Alyssa Sylvester teaches this fun and hands on in person class.
Class investment: group rate $149, private $199
Classes take place in our community space at 82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. This class is recommended to be taken at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Education
Feeding your baby- don’t just wing it!
Join our virtual, in person, or private breastfeeding class to learn essential techniques, tips, and support for successful breastfeeding. While we understand the invaluable benefits to both mom and baby when it comes to breastfeeding, this is a judgment free class indented to not only help families feel informed and confident going into their breastfeeding journey, but to also understand their feeding options.
Some class topics include:
- initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth
- what to expect in those first few hours, days, and weeks
- your baby’s first 9 phases
- the importance about how breastmilk is made
- how to build a strong breastfeeding support system
- how to establish and maintain optimal milk supply
- reading your baby’s cues
- how to manage breastfeeding and sleep
- common breastfeeding myths
- realistic expectations of newborn sleeping and eating habits
- so much more
Participants will also receive copies of the important videos shown in class, additional hand outs and resources, and free text support with Ashley if needed once you are home with your baby! Whether you are planning to exclusively breastfeed, pump, combo-feed, or you are unsure and looking to learn about all of your options, this class is for you.
This class is taught by Ashley Brittain, Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor.
Investment: group rate $149, private class $199
In person classes take place in our community space at 82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. This class is recommended to be taken after your childbirth education class if possible but is beneficial at any time during pregnancy.
Upcoming classes:
- For in person classes- CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
- For virtual classes- CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Infant & Child CPR
Prepare yourself to save a life. Taught by Pediatric Nurse, CPR instructor, DONA certified postpartum doula, and mom of two Joanna Juralewicz, this class prepares you to be able to help your loved ones when they need it most.
Per couple: $149
For certificate: $20 extra
Classes take place in our community space at 82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. This class can be taken any time during pregnancy or after baby is born.
Bringing Baby Home
Everything you need to know about taking care of your newborn including:
- feeding
- diapering
- car seat safety
- newborn sleep
- when to call the pediatrician
- and SO much more!
Taught by Pediatric Nurse, CPR instructor, DONA certified postpartum doula, and mom of two Joanna Juralewicz, this class will help you feel confident coming home with your new baby!
Investment: group rate $149, private class $199
Classes take place in our community space at 82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. This class can be taken any time during pregnancy.
Empowered VBAC: Your Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Go into your VBAC feeling confident and prepared! This class covers topics such as:
- how to avoid the most common reasons for cesareans
- how to choose a VBAC friendly provider/birth place
- setting yourself up with a solid support team
- evidence based practices and guidelines for VBAC
- weighing your risks/benefits of birth a VBAC and a repeat cesarean
- comfort measures and pain management options
- support in drafting your VBAC preferences plan
- and more!