'LIVE' IN PERSON CLASSES
Prenatal Classes are held in South Jordan, UT and are for those who truly want to be involved in creating their birth experience. The Birth Source is for anyone, with any birth history. The series meets the needs of parents planning a hospital, home birth, and VBAC.
TOPICS COVERED
* Basic Anatomy and Physiology
* Nutrition, Exercise & Health
* Relaxation, Comfort Measures, Labor Skills
* Emotional and Cultural Aspects of Birth
* Consumerism and Decision Making
* Taking Responsibility for Birth
* Birth Planning, Communication, and Advocacy with Birth Team
* Strengthening Family Bonds
* Healing the Past
* The safety of VBAC
* Unexpected Outcomes and Complications
* Postpartum & Breastfeeding
* Care of the Newborn, Vaccination, Circumcision.... Decisions
* Parenting
* Video Presentations
HOW BIRTHOLOGIE IS DIFFERENT
Independent Educator
This means that no hospital or care provider is paying me. I am not censored in teaching nor do I have a vested interest in "selling" you any procedures because of someone else's policies. This also means that class size is small and series run longer than contracted educator's. You will receive more concentrated information, time, supplies, and heart than from a hospital sponsored classes.
Belief System
The knowledge about how to give birth already exists within every woman. The Birth Source is a process, not a method, and offers a unique approach to the integration of mind, body and spirit. My goal is to help you approach labor in a way that facilitates your innate knowledge and inform you of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives to every aspect of maternity care.
Researched Information
I make sure that all the information I provide is backed up by credible research. I make it a point to stay current, well read, attend conferences, network with local birth professionals, and volunteer with childbirth organizations.
YOUR INVESTMENT
First and foremost, I ask that you invest your heart, time and effort into learning about acheiving a safe and peaceful birth. The financial investment for my classes is a sliding scale (meaning, pay what you can afford between these numbers) between $175-$350, with a $50 non-refundable deposit (included) to gather supplies and hold your place in class. The balance is due the first night of class unless other arrangements have been made. Payment plans available.
* Paypal
* Check or Money Order payable to Bohemian Garden Productions or Amy Jones.
Mail Check or MO to:
Amy Jones
11721 Bluerock
South Jordan, UT 84095
Your Class registration includes registration in and a packet for the Vaccination Seminar .
Financial Concerns
Please do not let inability to pay deter you from attending class. The Birth Source offers sliding scales and payment plans. Please contact amy at thebirthsource dot org to inquire.
SCHEDULE
Dates are subject to change. If you register online, expect a confirmation and directions.
2011/2012 dates
Winter Series:
Sat Dec 17
Thurs Jan 19
Sat Jan 21
Thurs Jan 26
Sat Feb 4.
Saturdays 9 am to noon
Thursdays 7-9 pm
Spring Series:
TBA
Fall Series:
TBA
The Role of Childbirth Education
by Amy Jones,
In the midst of ever changing maternity care, it is vital, now more than ever, to know how to increase your odds of a safe delivery. So, what makes for a positive, healthy birth experience?
Minimal pain? The latest in technology? Most parents have had both minimal pain and the latest technology and yet the majority still tell their "horror birth story" and come away with negative side effects from interventions that can impact them, socially and physically, for weeks or even years. Obviously that's not where the answer lies. The birth of a baby represents the birth of a family; therefore, it's only logical that there's more to having a satisfying birth than merely the physical experience. The mental, emotional and social aspects of birth are as equally important as the physical. There is more to a healthy outcome than the survival of the mother and baby. If the intangible needs are met for parents-to-be, they will better meet the needs of their babies, much more so than the "experts" can.
Studies show that a positive, healthy birth is not measured by how much pain a woman experiences, but by how well informed she felt, how in control of the decision making she was, and the quality of her labor support. In order to achieve a high level knowledge, informed decision making, and skilled labor support, education is essential. The way to attain the most amount of quality childbirth education in the limited time that pregnancy offers is to seek out experienced, well-informed childbirth education classes.
How do you know if the classes you've chosen are the best offered? There are a few questions you can ask the instructor that will help you make your decision...
~ Are you Independent or contracted?
Independent means that no hospital or care provider is paying them. They are not censored in teaching or have vested interest in "selling" you any procedure because of someone else's policies. Contracted classes vary from class to class, but typically the converse is true of contracted classes from independent
~ What is the class size and length?
A small class size (8-10 couples or less) means that you more of your individual needs met and questions answered which results in greater knowledge and security. Length is also a consideration because you obviously receive and retain more information and skills in a 8 week or more class series than a weekend or 2 week "crash course."
~ What is your training, experience, and philosophy?
Look for an educator that stays well informed of current findings, is well read, attends conferences, and teaches from a view point that supports your goals; i.e. if your goal is a natural, unmedicated birth it makes sense to seek classes that emphasize normal, healthy birth and provides in depth comfort techniques and coping measures.
Making the effort to become well informed of childbirth itself, and the typical birth practices and options in your local area, is truly an investment with lifelong rewards of better health and memories that will stay with you forever. Don't be left with the feeling, "If only I had known more or made different choices, would my birth have been more satisfying or healthy?" Take responsibility and provide yourself and baby with the best possible experience by seeking out quality childbirth education classes.
