Stork and Cradle Empowering Childbirth
Stork and Cradle Parenting Preparation

Testimonials

Dear Tamara,

How do I begin to thank you for what you did for me on my first day back at work? Your patience and support was immeasurable. Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful while I was hysterical crying. Your dedication to your profession is astounding. I am completely grateful to you for guiding me thoroughly a very difficult process. You actually taught me a lot. Thank you again for everything!

Love, Kate Aurre
 
Hi Tamara,

I am always looking to refer my mothers-to-be to experts in their specialty. I've heard through the grapevine that -- for childbirth education, lactation counseling, and postpartum classes (among many other things) -- you are one of the best. :) I've heard just the most glowing things about you. You are much well-loved in this community!
-Hayley Feldman-Hills (Doula)

Dear Tamara:

We just wanted to thank you for teaching our childbirth class. We’ve really enjoyed class each week, are sad that’s its over! Thanks to you, we feel prepared to have an amazing birth experience-regardless of the circumstances. Thank you so much and all the best!

Catherine and Micah
646-334-3830

171 Madison Ave @ 33rd St
 Suite 1600
New York, NY 10016
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 Free Healthy Pregnancy class, Childbirth/Lamaze class,  Expecting Multiples class, and Live Webinars

Childbirth Class: Class Fee $300

Classes held at 171 Madison Ave @ 33rd St:

  • February 18, 2012 10a-6p- Full/closed
  • March 3, 2012 10a-6p- Full/closed
Classes held at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Children's Hospital of New York @ 165th and Broadway:
  • February 19th 10a-6p
  • February 29th, March 7th, March 14th evenings 6:30p-9p
  • March 17th 10a-6p
  • April 7th and 14th 10a-3p
  • May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 7p-9:30p
  • April 29th & May 6th 1p-6:30p
  • May 30th, June 6th, June 13th & June 20th 7p-9;30p
FREE Healthy Pregnancy Class held at NYP Hospital
  • April 2nd 6p-8p
  • May 7th 6p-8p
  • June 4th 6p-8p
Expecting Multiples Class: class Fee $300 held at NYP Hospital
  • April 9th, 16th & 23rd 6p-8p
  • May 31th, June 11th & June 18th 6p-8p

Register for 2012 Live Childbirth Class Webinars

 *$40 for Live web access and class recording
 *$20 for recording only
 *$20 See What You Read booklet with written information and 60 days online video access with printable handouts and worksheets (book is free for live class attendees)

Web-Enhanced Guides
 Childbirth Empowerment Thursdays  Live Webinars:
  1. Understanding Pregnancy
  2. Understanding Labor
  3. Understanding Comfort Measures for Pain
  4. Understanding Medical Options and Procedures ( topics include induction and use of epidural anesthesia)
  5. Understanding Cesarean Birth
  6. Understanding Postpartum and caring for yourself

Our classes go beyond what typical childbirth classes offer. You will learn lots of practical information through thought-provoking dialogues and memorable exercises. Expectant couples master a variety of mind-focusing practices which include breathing exercises, practice of labor comfort measures, training as a labor support partner, and exploring the compassionate use of epidurals.


During class, we will discuss relevant topics to help you build confidence and to give you and your partner time to practice skills to help you cope with the pain of childbirth. In our one day class format, you will receive a pin to access labor preparation videos and exercises online to watch at your own pace for 60 days post class. This will allow you sufficient time for review and practice.before your birth.
 
Our class cover:
  • Normal labor, birth, and the early postpartum period
  • Positioning to facilitate the normal progress of labor and birth
  • Massage techniques to ease the pain of labor
  • Coping skills to use during labor and after pregnancy to relieve stress and suffering
  • Labor support skills for the birth partner
  • Communication skills for the pregnant woman with her partner and with members of the health care team
  • Guidance to make informed decisions about the use of an epidural
  • What to do should a cesarean birth become necessary

    You will leave class with:

    ·Practical information for birth partners to help them understand the dos and don’ts of being in the presence of a birthing mother.

    · Practices to induce relaxation during labor

    · Labor comfort skills

    · Communication and negotiation skills

    · Pain coping skills and techniques

    · Touch (massage) training to be used in labor

    · Understanding of appropriate use of aromatherapy during labor

    · Knowledge of the compassionate use of epidurals

    · How to survive back labor

    · Plan to deal with visitors (or would be) visitors after the birth of the baby

    · Full color workbook that gives you access to online videos that accompany lessons covered during class.

     

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