Birth & Breastfeeding Classes
Hypnosis-birthing, 4-week series
with Erica Manto Paulson, CLD, CE, CMA
In-Person series: August 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00pm
In-Person series: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 7:00pm
Virtual series: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 7:00pm
This class is for everyone and will meet the needs of all birth plans. This series is...
• evidence-based
• supports a positive, rewarding birth experience
• teaches normal physiologic birth
• helps you understand what to expect in labor & birth
• can be used for epidurals, inductions, and cesareans
• teaches you to use your body’s own natural relaxants
• overcome the pain and fear associated with birth
Your instructor is Erica Manto Paulson.
$165 Registration includes you + a support person
This class is designed to help moms and dads understand what normal, successful breastfeeding should look like and how to do it. Jessica Grosheim, RN, IBCLC and mom of three living children brings you through the first hour after birth all the way to established breastfeeding.
Topics include:
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Latching and positioning
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How to know baby is getting enough
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Feeding cues
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How supply/demand works in breastfeeding
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Common concerns and what to do
$55 Includes you and your support person also welcome!
Gentle Cesarean Birth (Online)
with Erica Manto Paulson, CLD, CE, CMA
September 3rd, 9:00-10:00 am
Planning a cesarean? Learn your options and know how to have a discussion with your care provider about what those options are. Topics will include...
• creating a cesarean birth plan
• preparing for the day before
• bonding, breastfeeding, and recovery.
Having had a cesarean birth (and 3 VBACs), Erica understands the unique needs that surround planning for a cesarean birth. Cost is $35.
Planning on returning to work, or school? What about getting out of the house for a date night? Our IBCLC, Jessica Grosheim provides...
• clear, straightforward information about how pump, and store your milk safely and effectively.
• safe, supportive atmosphere
• bottle feeding guidelines and recommendations
• Dads are welcome to attend!
$45 Includes you and your support person also welcome!
This class is offered on the same night, and just before, "Breastfeeding Basics" so that you can attend both classes with ease.
If you have experienced prenatal loss, you know how challenging it can be to not get caught up in anxiety when planning to give birth to your Rainbow Baby.
This class will help you prepare for this birth by providing compassionate, evidence-based information, recommendations, and reassurance.
This is a supplemental class that supports all childbirth philosophies and methods. Cost for this class is $35.
Monday Birth Prep Series
with Erica Manto Paulson, CLD, CE, CMA
Online: Mondays 5-5:45 pm
Starts August 1st
We pack a lot into this series of prenatal mini-workshops every Monday that are geared towards preparing you for a happy, healthy, positive birth experience.
• Topics are research and evidence-based
• Gain doula tips and tricks to help you meet your childbirth goals.
• Great as supplemental childbirth education
• Take 1 or all 4 of the classes in this repeating series
• Series repeats every month and supports all childbirth philosophies and methods
• "Fifth Monday" classes available as calendar allows
First Monday: Birth Plans & Partner Support
Second Monday: Positive Positioning
Third Monday: Hydrotherapy/Waterbirth
Fourth Monday: Aromatherapy/Comfort Measures
Fifth Monday: Preparing Your Furbaby for Baby
Everyone is welcome to attend! Cost is $20/class
(*These classes are FREE to Nurture doula clients)
Natural/Epidural Private Class
with Erica Manto Paulson, CLD, CE, CMA
If you are planning to get an epidural you do not have to surrender all of your options. Learn how to...
• Prepare for a natural labor until you get an epidural
• Prepare for best time to get your epidural
• Learn the benefits of spontaneous labor and how to avoid an induction
• Learn best positions for pushing with an epidural
This class is one-on-one with Erica to provide a safe space for planning and processing. We will meet two times, over zoom, for 60 minutes each time.
Cost is $299. Dates & Times scheduled at a time that works best for your schedule.
Childbirth for Surrogates
a private class with Erica Manto Paulson
These private, one-on-one, sessions will help the surrogate provider give birth with confidence and safety, surrounded by compassionate and educated support.
It will also help the parents-to-be prepare for their baby's birth and know how best to support their surrogate or GC while also placing a priority on their emotional "labor" as well.
This class is one-on-one with Erica to provide a safe space for planning and processing. We will meet two times, over zoom, for 60 minutes each time.
Cost is $299. Date and time is scheduled at a time that works best for your schedule.