CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

WHAT DO THESE CLASSES OFFER?

These classes offer pathways for parents to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for birthing their babies.  My course includes exercises, stages of labor and birth, and demonstration and rehearsals, in order to familiarize mothers with what to expect.  The mothers in my classes learn techniques for relaxation, meditation, breathing, and visualization. I also include natural and medical pain management, while providing videos for the expecting parents. 

My classes prepare partners for labor by offering rehearsals, massage techniques, and printed material. I also include instructions for them on how to be an advocate for mother and baby in the hospital. I also cover postpartum (the time beginning after birth), bonding with your baby, and tips for breastfeeding and newborn care.

Included in my handouts are a list of books, articles and material related to labor, a list of necessities and why, in your labor bag, a complete birthing plan, my class outline, and a comprehensive, operational shopping list to complete the care for your new child. Prospective parents often think of a question five minutes after class, so I provide my home phone number for those questions. 

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy of childbirth stems from the knowledge and wisdom collected since time began. This extraordinary event is completely natural, and only a woman's body is designed for that life-giving experience. Nature decides the exact moment, therefore, the setting could be home, hospital, birth center or in the car on your way there. The only advantage of a hospital birth is to provide immediate access to more sophisticated medical interventions if necessary.  I firmly believe that a mother must always remember that she has the power of choice throughout her pregnancy and labor. Giving birth in a hospital setting or a birth center ought not to take the power of choice away from her, especially, with the presence of Birth Doula. 

TECHNIQUE

My technique of teaching employs a combination of Lamaze, Bradly and Birthing from Within.  I designed my course to place emphasis  on natural non-medicated birth, by teaching a variety of natural ways of responding to, and with the sensations (contractions). Incidentally, the teaching of all medical interventions is included in my course .Whether or not she decides to take pain medication, or use natural remedies, all of the mother's wishes are honored by me.

WHERE ARE THE CLASSES OFFERED?

If your interest is privacy, class can be held in the home of the expectant parents. If your interest is inclusive of others, group sessions foster friendships with other parents facing the same journey. Group classes are in Santa Monica on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 pm. Please contact Glyol for address. Home-Birth are held at my own home in Santa Monica.

HOME-BIRTH PREPARATION SERIES

Learn how comfortable, peaceful and intimate is to be home for your childbirth. Surrounded with loved ones who support you and your wishes. Feeling free and enjoying every moment of this life transforming and amazing journey.
Childbirth is a wondrous and enriching process for the parents, especially for the mother. This four week course empowers parents to have a safe, joyous, and unforgettable, childbirth experience. It prepares you as parents to be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually ready for your childbirth.

This series are designed especially for a home-birth. I emphasize on setting your mind to be home and trusting your decision. By saying that, I will teach you how to have the right support people around you and prepare the environment (your home) especially deciding on which room to deliver. More importantly how two of you can be prepared mentally so you can commit yourselves to a home-birth. Knowing how safe, peaceful and intimate is to deliver your baby in your own home.

Class series include anatomy, exercises and the various stages of labor and birth (with demonstration and rehearsals). I teach techniques for relaxation, meditation, breathing, and visualization. I also instruct your coaches on the different massage techniques and the importance of their role in the childbirth process. Additionally, how to bond with your baby and helpful tips for breastfeeding and newborn care are also included. Handouts with helpful resources and a baby shopping list will be emailed to you in advance. We also watch some water home-birth, breastfeeding and parenting DVD's.

In Santa Monica

"Group classes are in Santa Monica on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 pm. Please contact Glyol for address and for class schedule, which is 6 weeks".

"Fee for this series is $280" 

For More Information or Questions Contact

Glyol Pannbechi

(310) 403-0379

or

glyol@spiritoflove.net