BMH Birthing Center

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Classes taught by certified lamaze instructors

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation

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Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting are designed to be a happy, healthy part of women’s lives. Labor need not be an ordeal to be feared, but a positive, rewarding experience – and a truly happy birth day.

A Sampling of Class Topics

A thorough discussion of the stages and phases of labor and birth – both physical and emotionalRelaxation techniques; focusing concentration, massage, visualization, conditioned breathingEffective coaching techniques for providing loving labor supportGentle exercise for the last trimesterTour of Birthing Center and full discussion of routines and policiesChanges of plans; information about caesareans, inductions, and medications, to help couples make informed choices

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Choosing the Class for YouFull Series, six weeks, 2 hours per week - $ 75This classic series meets weekly and is the class most often chosen by first-time parents or couples who feel the need for a thorough review. Classes start every month.Refresher Mornings – $ 30Focus on the process of labor and relaxation strategies. Learn how second (or third or fifth!) labors and births differ from the first, and how to achieve your goals for this birth.Birthshop – All day class $60Birthing basics for the mother unable to attend a Lamaze series. Learn relaxation and stages of labor, view a birth movie, and tour the Birthing Center.

RegistrationIt's never too soon to register for Lamaze classes. Most students begin classes around the 30th week of pregnancy. Class schedules are posted at local doctors' offices, or for more information, call our voicemail at 802-257-8877.

Fill out the attached registration form and send it to us. We will reply with an acknowledgment card (or phone call) giving you details about location, time, etc.

You may enclose payment with registration, or you may pay at the first class. (All prices shown include mom and her support person(s).) Installment payments are fine – just let us know. A sliding scale on fees is available, if you are experiencing financial hardship. Cost of class is covered by VT Health Access and VT Medicaid. Make check payable to BMH Lamaze.

Also available–free Healthy Babies classesCall 802-257-8877 for brochure

We believe . . .

Every mother is unique, and every birth is unique. Our classes teach a

wide array of comfort and relaxation strategies so you can choose – and use

– what works best for you.