BIRTH PARTNER MASSAGE CLASS
ONE-DAY CLASS AT YALE & EMPOWERED BEGINNINGS
Massage Your Partner During Pregnancy & Contractions
This two-hour, hands-on class allows your husband, partner, or friend to learn how to be actively involved in easing the discomforts of pregnancy and birthing. Birth partner massage covers relevant anatomy, contraindications, techniques for relief of common pregnancy muscular discomforts, and massage ergonomics for pregnant women. You'll also learn great pain-relief techniques for labor, where and when to use them, and many other comfort measures. We’ll also go into the best massage techniques for lower back pain, a common issue for pregnant women, so that you can unwind at home.
Next Classes:
Wednesday, February 15th @ at Yale New Haven Hospital
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Saturday, February 25th @ Empowered Beginnings
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Wednesday, March 15th @ Yale New Haven Hospital
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Saturday, April 1st @ Empowered Beginnings
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Wednesday, April 19th @ Yale New Haven Hospital
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BIRTH PARTNER MASSAGE SERIES
TWO-DAY CLASS AT THE WELL FOR WOMEN
Massage Your Partner During Pregnancy & Contractions
(2) 90-minute sessions on consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7pm
Class I: Massage during pregnancy:
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Immediate comfort measures
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Guidelines for safe massage
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Effective massage techniques for pregnancy
Class II: Massage for Labor and Postpartum
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Contraction relief counter pressure in 4 different laboring positions
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Massage after an epidural
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How touch can help during pushing and labor
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Additional tips for comfort during labor
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Postpartum massage for easier physical and emotional recovery
$150/couple (the pregnant person and support person)
Next Class:
Session 1 of 2: April 25th I Session 2 of 2: May 2
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HYPNOBIRTHING SERIES
FIVE-DAY CLASS AT THE WELL FOR WOMEN
(5) 2.5 Hour Series Consecutive Class from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
For our first class, we are offering a FREE class for Julie's Certification and are accepting 3 families.
Our First Class Begins on February 7th
Please call for more information and to book.
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(T), February 7th, Unit 1: Building A Positive Expectancy.
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(M), February 13th, Unit 2: Falling in Love With Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body.
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(T), February 21, Unit 3: Advanced Visualization & Deepening.
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(T), February 28th, Unit 4: Overview of Childbirth, A Labour of Love.
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(T), March 7th, Unit 5: Birthing: The Final Act, Bonding & Preparing for the 4th Trimester