Class Schedule
2011 Class Schedule
Childbirth Classes $150.00
from 9am - 4pm whole class
01/15       9am - 4pm
02/15        9am - 4pm
03/19        9am - 4pm
04/16       9am - 4pm
05/21        9am - 4pm
06/ 18       9am - 4pm
07/16       9am - 4pm
08/20        9am - 4pm
09/17        9am - 4pm
10/15        9am - 4pm
11/19        9am - 4pm
12/10        9am - 4pm

Infant Care $75.00
Breastfeeding $75.00
Infant Massage $90.00

Classes available as needed

Instructor Profile:

Bernadette Olivier RNC, CNM, MSN, CCE, CCI
Jaymee Boughton, CPM, LM


Class Descriptions:

Childbirth
-Normal changes in pregnancy
-Warning signs in pregnancy
-How to tell when you are in labor
-Stages of labor
-Pain control (hydrotherapy, imagery,
breathing techniques, massage, and
progressive relaxation)
-Medical interventions
-Pushing and birth
-Postpartum care
-Initiating breastfeeding, positioning, issues with breastfeeding
-How to handle unexpected outcomes
Newborn care

*We will view videos of natural and medicated births, epidurals and cesarean sections.
*Class fee includes lunch.

Infant Care Class Description:
-Newborn appearance & characteristics
-Feeding, bathing, diapering & soothing
-Illness/when to call the pediatrician
-Adjusting to parenthood
-Impact of breastfeeding
-Benefits of breastfeeding
-Preparation
-Anatomy & physiology
-Accomplishing a good latch
-Measuring success
-How to handle challenges
-Pumping and milk storage




Call  281-485-2886  or e-mail us at riteofpassage@sbcglobal.net  for schedule
information and to register.   
Please call early to register so we know how many plan to attend.  Maximum number of  4
couples for classes. $50.00 cancellation fee if 48hrs notice not given. Payment expected
before class.
   
Rite of Passage
Women's Health and Birth Center