Ready for Birth

Ready for Birth is an in-person prepared childbirth class.  Class is offered in two parts on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8PM, or as a one-day class on Saturdays, 10AM-2:30PM.  Every other month, this class is offered in Spanish.  The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare mother for giving birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and c-section basics, recovery, and welcoming baby.  We encourage mom to bring up to two support “coaches” to the class.  Registration is required.

Ready for Breastfeeding

Ready for Breastfeeding is a two-hour in-person prenatal breastfeeding class.  Class is offered on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 6-8PM, and Saturdays, 10AM-Noon.  The class focuses on benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mom, what to expect when initiating breastfeeding, skin-to-skin holding, positioning, deep latch techniques, pumps and pumping, and basic troubleshooting. We encourage mom to bring up to two support people to the class. Registration is required.

Ready for Baby

Ready for Baby is an in-person newborn care class.  Class is offered on select Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM.  Class includes what to expect during the hospital stay, infant nutrition options, immunization facts and options, developmental milestones, soothing baby, and newborn hygiene: bathing, diapering, skin care.  This class is hosted by a maternal-newborn nurse/lactation consultant and pediatric nurse practitioner. There is time for a Q and A session at the end of class. We encourage both parents to attend class. Registration is required.

Ready to Restore Your Core and Pelvic Floor

Pregnancy and delivery can cause your body to experience many physical changes, including the development of pelvic floor disorders. Get Ready to Restore your Core and Pelvic Floor is taught by a physical therapist who specializes in the ways in which pregnancy and delivery affect the pelvic floor. The class will address common issues like back and pelvic pain, diastasis recti, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn what changes to expect, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize your recovery after a vaginal birth or cesarean section.

Book a Consultation

Meet with a maternal education counselor to plan your classes and discuss birth plans.
Call (352) 386-1185 to book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor to get started.