Pregnant?

I'm teaching my next childbirth class in October.  Contact me for more information.

Classes

We've tried to be careful about not signing the kids up for too many activities or at too early an age, but we couldn't resist this opportunity to let Annie take some gymnastics classes along with her cousin.  She asks me every day if she gets to go to gymnastics today.  It's been fun to watch her enjoying herself and learning some new things.  But I can also see how easy it can be for parents to want to live vicariously through their children as I remember my days doing gymnastics and how much I loved it. 

The boys have been thrilled with the basketball camp they attended last month and are eager for a chance to play on a real team. 

Luke has been getting some lessons from his brothers in boxing.  He seems to have a real talent for it and never misses a chance to punch his fists in the air whenever a song from Rocky is playing. 

Speaking of classes, I'll be teaching another childbirth class starting next week.  Email me if you're interested.  :)

Free Pregnancy Class

Teaching childbirth classes and working as a doula has given me the wonderful opportunity to work with many women at the end of their pregnancy.  However, I have found that many women have wished that they had the opportunity to learn more about their options earlier in their pregnancy, or even before they became pregnant.  This is why I have decided to start teaching a pregnancy class for women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon and would like to learn more about:

*nutrition & exercise during pregnancy
*ways to ease pregnancy discomforts
*how to choose the right care provider
*deciding where to give birth
*which childbirth classes to take & when to take them
*ways to prepare for a positive birth experience
*and more!

I plan to teach this class every few months, but the first one will be held this Saturday.  The class is free, but space is limited, so email me if you'd like more information.

Childbirth Classes

With a cross country move, a pregnancy, and a new baby, it's been a while since I've taught childbirth classes. But it is something I still love...teaching others about how joyful pregnancy and labor and birth can be...and so I am going to teach a class beginning later this month. We'll see how Luke feels about it before I decide whether to take another break or to begin teaching regularly. For now I have one class scheduled beginning January 22nd. Email me if you or someone you know is interested! (rebecca@gentlebirthchoices.com)