Devotion Yoga

Lamaze Childbirth Education classes at Devotion Yoga are one full day from 1:30-7:00. The price is $125. Classes are held at the downtown studio located at 79 Hudson Street, Suite LL 103, Hoboken. TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS call 201-610-9642 or register online at Devotionyoga.com. Upcoming dates for 2012 are Sundays:

February 5^th, April 22^nd, July 22^nd, Oct 21^st

Valley Hospital

The Ultimate Birthing Experience (Lamaze) at Valley Hospital are offered in a 5-week series on 5 consecutive Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The price is $200. Classes are held at the Kraft Center location at 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ. TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS call the Center for Women, Children and Family Education at 201-291-6151. Upcoming dates are Tuesdays:

January 10 – February 7, February 21 – March 20, April 3 – May 1, May 15 – June 19 (no class May 29), July 10 – August 7,  August 21 – September 25 (no class September 4), October 9 – November 6, November 20 – December 18.

About Lamaze Childbirth Education

Lamaze childbirth education promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Lamaze education and practices are based on the best, most current medical evidence available. They can help reduce the use of unnecessary interventions and improve overall outcomes for mothers and babies. This workshop will help prepare you for labor, childbirth and early motherhood by learning how to trust your body, the energy of the birth process and your instincts as a mother. This class covers anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth, stages of labor, pain coping techniques and comfort measures, pros and risks of interventions, Postpartem period.

The Lamaze Approach to Birth: Birth is normal, natural and healthy.

·         The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.

·         Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.

·         Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.

·         Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.

·         Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.

·         Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom.

The Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices: These evidence-based practices, adapted from the World Health Organization, promote, protect and support natural, safe and healthy birth and include:

·         Let Labor Begin on Its Own

·         Walk, Move Around, and Change Positions Throughout Labor

·         Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support

·         Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary 

·         Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back, and Follow Your Body’s Urges to Push

·         Keep Mother and Baby Together – It’s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding