Childbirth & baby care classes
All of our childbirth education classes are conveniently held at Birth & Wellness Center of Arlington!
LOCATION: 1001 W Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012
PAYMENT: All payments for classes are non-refundable. All classes are priced per couple. Please ask your instructor about any cancellation/reschedule policies.
LABOR AND BIRTH 101
Getting ready for the big day! We’ll talk about female anatomy and how your baby will grow, the signs, phases and stages of labor progression, comfort measures and relaxation techniques and what will happen after birth in the immediate postpartum period. We will also cover interventions and what would happen if you were to need a hospital birth. This class will give you the information you need to prepare for the birth that you desire! Please note - on the 3rd night you will need to bring a yoga/Pilates mat.
INSTRUCTOR: Midwife Lavondria Williams, BSM, CPM, LM and Certified Labor & Birth Doula
DATES:
Classes are from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
JANUARY - 3rd (1pm), 8th, & 10th (1pm)
FEBRUARY - 3rd, 10th, & 17th
MARCH - 3rd, 10th, & 17th
APRIL - 7th, 14th, & 21st
MAY - 5th, 12th, & 19th
JUNE - 2nd, 9th, & 16th
JULY - 7th, 14th, & 21st
COST: $200, or take the whole 101 Series for $300
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
Breastfeeding 101
Breastfeeding is a natural and instinctual way of feeding your baby, however it is a learned behavior and will take some practice. This class will help with the basics to give you a great start and boost your confidence. We’ll cover the perfect latch and positioning, how to know if baby is getting enough, keeping a healthy milk supply, when and how to pump, and how your baby will progress into eating food among many other topics.
INSTRUCTOR: Jorilyn Tasker, IBCLC, RLC
DATES: January - Dates available upon request, February 1st, March 1st, April 12th, May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th
Classes are from 6pm-7pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $300
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
POSTPARTUM 101
Postpartum is a wild ride! For most people, postpartum can be the hardest part. In this class we will discuss the best ways to plan and prepare for postpartum, postpartum mood disorders and what signs to watch out for, when to ask for help and more!
INSTRUCTOR: Midwife Lavondria Williams, BSM, CPM, LM and Certified Labor & Birth Doula
DATES: January 17th, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th, June 21st, July 19th.
Classes are from 1pm-3pm, unless otherwise stated. Feel free to bring your lunch!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $300
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
NEWBORN CARE 101
Bringing home a brand new baby can be the most exciting, yet such a vulnerable time in your life. We want you to feel confident with your newborn so this is your training for early parenthood! We’ll be building a strong foundation for you while covering a wide range of topics including a variety of basic newborn procedures, babywearing, safe sleep options, postpartum challenges, tips for comforting your newborn and more to help you and your partner get off to a great start with your new baby!
INSTRUCTOR: Midwife Lavondria Williams, BSM, CPM, LM and Certified Labor & Birth Doula
DATES: January 24th, February 24th, March 24th, April 28th, May 26th, June 23rd, July 28th
Classes are from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $300
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
TAKE THE 101 SERIES!
We have bundled our most popular 101 classes together into your ideal education for birth and new parenthood. Learn everything you need to know about Labor and Birth, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, and Postpartum Care.
COST: $300 for the whole series, or take individual workshops of your choice listed above.
Weekday classes begin at 6:30pm. Weekend class times vary, so be sure to check the specific class information above for weekend class times. Food will not be provided, but please feel free to bring your food or snacks with you to eat during class!
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.