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Doulas
What is a Doula?
The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
Childbirth Education
Hypnobabies is a very successful 6 week, 3 hours per week, complete childbirth education course that was adapted with permission from Gerald Kein's "Painless Childbirth Program" techniques rather than using simple relaxation, breathing or guided imagery. Hypnobabies is well-known for helping women to create much shorter, easier and more comfortable labors, making childbirth the joyful experience it was meant to be.
Lamaze Childbirth classes
Six week childbirth course at my home in Idaho Falls. Topics covered include:
*anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
*stages of labor
*pain management and comfort measures
*breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
Schedule by your 8th month of pregnancy
Julie Harker Buck
208-313-0331
julie@planebeginnings.com
Our classes stress the importance of Healthy Baby, Healthy Mother and Healthy Families. We attract families who are willing to take the responsibility needed for preparation and birth.
We believe birth can be a defining moment for families. We provide the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and have amazing births through quality education and support from a growing community of certified childbirth educators and doulas.