St. Mary’s Hospital is proud to offer

Alternatives in Childbirth

An Educational Program, in partnership with Birth Partners LLC

 

Alternatives

Geared toward those who want or are considering a “lower-tech” or unmedicated birth experience, these comprehensive classes are appropriate for those birthing in the Women and Infants Center or The Birthplace.

Focusing on each individual’s needs & desires for birth, not on a specific "method", classes include an in depth discussion of:

      • Prenatal nutrition & exercise
      • The natural process of labor and evaluating its progress
      • Timing your arrival at your birth place
      • Relaxation techniques and “coaching”
      • Coping with pain and fear of pain
      • Overcoming cultural messages
      • The emotional & physical aspects of labor, including stages of labor
      • Birth options, including discussions of water-birth or water for comfort
      • Hospital and Birthplace protocols and procedures

Please register early as class size is limited and preregistration is required.

$175 per couple

Please call 203-734-9963 or email info@birthpartnersdoulas.com for more information, class dates, or to register! Our new address is: 273 Derby Ave, #907, Derby CT 06418