Childbirth & baby care classes
All of our childbirth education classes are conveniently held at Birth & Wellness Center of Arlington or virtually via zoom!
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.
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 Nutrition, Labor and Birth, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, and Postpartum.
COST: $350 for the whole series, or take individual workshops of your choice listed above. (If you have purchased an add-on package and chosen the Childbirth Education Classes option, these classes are included with your package.)
Classes begin at 6:00pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
NUTRITION 101
Prenatal Nutrition 101 is a 90-minute virtual class where we discuss the best (food-first) approach to nourishing your body while pregnant. Understanding the importance of real food, how to balance your meals for sustainable energy, and the specific nutrients that build a healthy baby allows you to make the best choices for you and your little one!
INSTRUCTOR: Lindsey Roach, FNTP
DATES:Tuesdays 6-8pm. January 23rd, February 20th, March 19th, & May 21st
*All classes are virtual.
Classes begin at 6:00pm. Feel free to enjoy your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $350.
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
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: Gail Wooster CD(DONA), CD(SBD), Student Midwife
DATES:
Classes begin at 6:00pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
DECEMBER - December 5th, 7th & 12th
JANUARY - January 2nd, 4th, & 9th
FEBRUARY - January 30th, February 1st, & 6th
MARCH - March 5th, 7th, & 12th
APRIL - April 2nd, 4th, & 9th
MAY - April 30th, May 2nd, & 7th
JUNE - June 4th, 6th, & 11th
COST: $200
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
Birth Boot Camp: Home Birth and Birth Center Series
A 6 week series designed for preparing clients for an out of hospital birth. Meets once a week for 6 weeks. Use the button below to contact Jaunitta and register!
INSTRUCTOR: Jaunitta Taylor, Birth Boot Camp Childbirth Educator, Birth Assistant, Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula.
DATES:
Classes take place Sundays from 3pm-5pm.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY - January 7th-February 11th
MARCH/APRIL - March 3rd-April 7th
MAY/JUNE - May 5th-June 9th
Please as 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 Gail Wooster, CPM, CD(DONA), CD(SBD)
DATES: August 8th, October 17th, November 21st, December 19th
Classes begin at 6:00pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $350.
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 Gail Wooster, CPM, CD(DONA), CD(SBD)
DATES: August 6th, October 15th, November 19th, December 17th
Classes begin at 6:00pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $350.
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
How to Maintain Low-Risk Status through Nutrition
We discuss common pregnancy symptoms and complications and how to manage them through nutrition. We dive into everything from nausea and heartburn to gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Focusing on how to treat and avoid these issues allows you to stay low risk and have the safe and healthy pregnancy and birth you desire.
INSTRUCTOR: Lindsey Roach, FNTP
DATES: 6-8pm. September 23rd, November 18th
*All classes are virtual.
COST: $75
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: October 10th, November 10th, December 15th
Classes begin at 5:00pm. Feel free to bring your dinner!
COST: $65, or take the whole 101 series for $350.
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.
Reboot Refresher (a Birth Boot Camp course)
This workshop is designed for families that have already had a baby and it is your first planned unmedicated birth OR it’s been a while since you’ve given birth and you’d like a refresher for labor techniques!
INSTRUCTOR: Jaunitta Taylor, CD, CCE, CPPD
DATES: August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st
Class takes place Sundays from 2-6pm.
COST: $125
Please ask your instructor about any cancellation or reschedule policies they may have.