Prenatal Workshops & Birth Preparation Courses

Pre-registration is required and non-refundable. Please call 215-238-0989 to register. We encourage early registration in order to ensure that programs are not canceled due to low enrollment. Most programs require a minimum enrollment of 5 participants.

Program	Day	Date	Time	Facilitator	Cost
Ayurveda for you and your Pregnancy	Sat	4/16/11	3-5:30	Vishnu	$50/pp $65/cple
Baby Bliss	Tue Tue Thur	7/27 9/14 11/10	7:30-9:30	Beth	$60
Moving through your labor & Couples Yoga & Birth Awareness		see moving thru labor below		Gail	$99
Couples Prenatal Yoga	Thurs	9/30	7:30-9:30	Meredith	$60
Summer Mind Body Birth Fall Mind Body Birth Early winter Mind Body Birth	Tuesdays Weekends Saturdays	6/1-7/6 9/11-10/23 11/20-1/15	6 wks 6 wks 6 wks	Beth/Gail Beth/Gail Beth/Gail	$475 $485 $485
Moving through labor	Sat Sat	10/16 1/8/11	3-5:30pm 3-5:30pm	Gail Gail	$85 $85
Zen and the art of breastfeeding	Sat Sat	9-11 11/20	6-8pm 6-8pm	Beth	$30/pp $50/couple

Come Back and see us with your Baby.

Mindful Mamma Yoga , Wed August 4 With Gail.

Yoga Babies sessions with Renata are ongoing, but please pre-register.

Zen Breast feeding with Beth Curtis- Come pregnant or with your baby!

Workshop Descriptions

Ayurveda for you and your pregnancy-Encouraging a healthy pregnancy
with Vishnu, MA.ayu, RYT

The period of motherhood is a powerful time for a woman where she connects directly with the amazing process of recreating life. This workshop is designed to work with mothers-to-be by providing some essential tools to encourage a healthier baby, healthier you and address possible concerns, issues and fears. We will discuss some dietary and lifestyle adjustments, along with the psychology that supports such an experience.

Couples Prenatal Yoga
with Meredith Jacoby,

Founder of the Maternal wellness center, Meredith Jacoby, comes to Yoga Child once each season to teach this esteemed 2 hour, hands-on class to help educate and empower couples as they prepare for labor. It will provide birth partners with useful applications to support the physical & emotional needs of mothers as they experience the birth process. You can enjoy partner yoga to ease discomfort during late pregnancy & labor, massage techniques to relax & soothe, ways to communicate needs & feelings during birth, guided breath work, relaxation techniques an so much more.

Zen and the Art of Breastfeeding
with Beth Curtis, CPM, MSW

A one of a kind preparatory course for expectant mothers and new mothers

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend

*learn breastfeeding 101; the basics for a good foundation

*discover common myths, misinformation and avoid pitfalls!

*learn holistic solutions to common problems

*learn how mindfulness and mediation can enhance your nursing relationship!

Beth is a La Leche League leader and practicing midwife. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge in such a way that gently enables one to move through the challenges presented by breast feeding so that the many benefits can be enjoyed by you and your baby.

Testimonial, Linda Johnson, 2010
I really enjoyed the class, I had my husband attend with me and that was the best thing we did as new parents. We felt confident that we could nurish our little girl. We were lucky that we didn't run into any issues but I think that is because we attended the class. My husband learned that he needed to be supportive in any nursing issues, and he really took it to heart, constantly reminding me what we learned in the class. He still mentions the class and our little girl is 4 months now and 100% breastfed! Everything from positioning to what to expect from the baby. The class was so great, and taught in such a caring and realistic way. Such a confidence booster! I hope Beth continues to teach this class.

Moving Through labor, with Gail Silver,

Learn to Navigate the Pain of Labor

In these two valuable hours you will learn to use mindfulness, breath awareness and rhythmic intuitive movements and positions for your body to help you effectively navigate through each contraction as well as the entire journey of labor. It will provide birth partners with useful applications to support the physical and emotional needs of mothers through pregnancy and through the birth process. Your partner will also learn comforting massage techniques, gentle pressure applications and will be bestowed with the confidence to understand and meet your needs during labor.

Baby Bliss with Beth Curtis, CPM, MSW,

An informative and experiential opportunity for couples seeking a one-day birth preparation course.

Join Beth for an afternon of hands on learning to prepare for the amazing birth of your baby! Whether this is your first birth or your fourth, there is valuable information to be learned and enjoyed. You will practice hands on doula "tricks of trade," explore comfort measures for lavor and birth, learn core principles for a better birth and enjoy guided relaxations with your partner. Ask a lot of questions and have a lot of fun!

Mind Body Birth Preparation Course, -Please click the link for the Full description
with Gail Silver, ERYT, and Beth Curtis, CPM.

Yoga Child's Signature Birth Preparation Course for Couples

This is our signature 5-6 week birth preparation course which comes with 6 weeks of complimentary yoga classes. Please click on the link above for the course information. Dates for the next session are below. You can register by calling the studio at 215 238 0989.

Summer 2010 Session

Tue June 1st 7:30-9pm, - Beth

Tue June 8th 7-9pm, - Moving through your labor- Gail

Tue June 15th 7:30-9, - Beth

Sun June 27th 7:30-9:30pm,- Prenatal couples yoga- Meredith

Tue June 29th 7:30-9pm,pm, Beth

Tue July 6th 7:30-9pm, Beth

Fall 2010 Session

Sat September 11th: 3-5pm, Beth

Sat September 18th: 3- 5pm, Beth

Thu September 30th: 7:30-9:30pm, Meredith , Prenatal couples yoga

Sat October 9th: 3-5pm Beth

Sat October 16th: 3-5pm, Gail, Moving through Labor

Sat October 23rd: 3-5pm, Beth

Early Winter Session
Sat 11/20, 3-5pm
Sat 12/4, 3-5pm
Sat 12/11, 3-5pm

Sat 12/18, 3-5pm

Sat, 1/08, 3-5pm

Sat, 1/15, 3-5pm

Combination Moving Through labor AND Couples Prenatal Yoga & Birthing Awareness, with Gail Silver,

Connecting deeply with your partner, Understanding Birth, Navigating Labor

This workshop is a hands-on class which combines our moving through labor workshop together with couples prenatal yoga. It will provide birth partners with useful applications to support the physical and emotional needs of mothers through pregnancy and through the birth process. You will learn some simple partner yoga exercises designed to help ease discomfort during late pregnancy and to help deepen the lines of communication within your relationship. Your partner will learn comforting massage techniques to help relax and soothe, and you will be learn and practice and specific techniques to help you to navigate the journey and the pains of labor.

Useful Information to know when attending classes

We have mats for purchase and for rent. Mat rentals are also available for $1.
All other props are complimentary.

Bottled water is available for $1

Wholefoods welcomes you to park on the upper level of their lot if you make a purchase .

Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to class so that classes may begin and end on time.

Atttire: Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement