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Class Descriptions and Schedule

Midwife Centered Childbirth

Based on the book Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, this 4 week series will focus on a midwife-centered method of birth. Subjects taught will include relaxation techniques, nutrition tips, overview of the stages of labor, how to handle potential complications and the role of the birth partner to reduce the pain of labor. 

$90
includes Ina May's Guide to Childbirth book.

$75 class only. 

$10 deposit secures your place in class.

Deposits and full payments may be mailed to 220 Green Hill Rd, Madisonville, TN 37354.  Make out your check to Bloom. Full payment is due at the first class.

2010 Monday classes
All classes take place at Lisa Ross Birth and Women's Center, from 6-8pm
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 (Due dates: late September, October and early November)
Sept 13, 20, 27 Oct 4 (Due dates: late October, November and early December)
Oct 11, 18, 25 Nov 1 (Due dates: late November, December and January)
Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 (Due dates: late December, January and February)

Natural Childbirth Preparation

Getting pregnant was the easy part, figuring out how to have this baby with the least amount of pain takes some real planning. Add to that all the skills parents will need to take care of a newborn, wow lots to learn! This 6 week series will give Mom and her birth partner the tools they need to birth and care for a baby in love.   Subjects taught will include relaxation techniques, nutrition tips, overview of the stages of labor, how to handle potential complications and the role of the birth partner to reduce the pain of labor. The last class will focus on baby care and introduce the Happiest Baby on the Block techniques. 
Cost: $130 includes Happiest Baby on the Block(R) DVD and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth book.  $100 for class only. $10 deposit secures your place in class.
Deposits may be mailed to 220 Green Hill Rd, Madisonville, TN 37354.  Make out your check to Bloom.
2011 Monday Classes
All classes take place at Lisa Ross Birth and Women's Center, from 6-8pm
Series 1: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 (Due dates: March, April, early May)
Series 2: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 (Due Dates: May, June, early July)
Series 3: May 2, 9, 16, 23 June 6, 13 (Due Dates: July, August, early September)
Series 4: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 (Due Dates: September, October, early November)
Series 5: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 (Due Dates: November, December, early January)
Series 6: Nov 7, 14, 21,28, Dec 5, 12 (Due Dates: January, February)

Happiest Baby on the Block(R)
Learn Dr. Harvey Karp’s extraordinary way to soothe fussy babies fast and help them sleep longer, too! A must for every parent.  Lisa Paul is a Certified Happiest Baby Educator, and natural childbirth instructor.
Cost: 3 hour home visit $150(includes Parent Kit – a DVD and soothing sounds CD- $40 value)
2 hour class $40
2011 Schedule
All classes take place at Lisa Ross Birth and Women's Center, from 6-8pm
Monday February 7
Monday April 11
Monday June 13
Monday August 15
Monday October 17
Monday December 12

House Calls

I do make house visits! A class can be tailor made for your situation.  Whether it is a homebirth preparation class, or a colicky baby, I am happy to provide you with the service for your needs and schedule. The price is $150 for a 3 hour session in your home or at a mutually convenient location.