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BabyBodyBirth® Childbirth Classes
Sponsored locally by API of Peoria
Childbirth preparation as part of peaceful parenting
BabyBodyBirth® Childbirth Classes Sponsored locally by API of Peoria
Childbirth preparation as part of peaceful parenting
API of Peoria is very excited about this full spectrum, mother and baby
centered approach that is both accurate and up-to-date. We are also very excited
about the BabyBodyBirth® approach to childbirth education, as it is not a “one
size fits all” approach.
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My husband and I really
enjoyed the BabyBodyBirth classes. The information we learned in class helped me
to ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy and achieve the birth we wanted.
Hilary has been a great source of information and support through both of my
pregnancies and births. She has gone above and beyond to provide me with an
abundance of information whenever I have questions. I would definitely recommend
the BabyBodyBirth classes to anyone hoping to make informed decisions about
their pregnancy, labor, and birth and wanting to have more tools at their
disposal for coping in labor.
- Sabrina Arrick
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General Class Information
The BabyBodyBirth® classes are taught in three “modules.” Taught in a layout
that is completely different from any other childbirth classes, the modules are
independent of each other with no requirement to take all three. However, taking
all three will certainly give mothers the most comprehensive childbirth
education available.
Why take classes?
Our birth experiences affect the way we mother and how we feel about ourselves.
These feelings surrounding birth stay with us. Therefore, it is essential for
women to educate themselves for a satisfying birth experience.
Students signing up for all three classes (Body, Birth, and Baby) receive
a $50 discount!
Due too soon to take advantage of the schedule below? Let Hilary
know! Additional classes can be scheduled per student demand.
Upcoming schedule
BabyBodyBirth 9-week Combo: Mondays, January 11th - March 8th, 7pm
BODY Class: Mondays,
January 11th & 18th, 7pm
BIRTH Class:
Mondays, January 25th - February 22nd, 7pm
BABY Class:
Mondays, March 1st & 8th, 7pm
BabyBodyBirth 9-week Combo: Tuesdays, March 23rd - May 18th, 7pm
BODY Class:
Mondays, March 22nd & 29th, 7pm
BIRTH Class:
Mondays, April 5th - May 3rd, 7pm
BABY Class:
Mondays, May 10th & 17th, 7pm
BabyBodyBirth 9-week Combo: Mondays, June 7th - August 2nd, 7pm
BODY Class:
Mondays, June 7th & 14th, 7pm
BIRTH Class:
Mondays, June 21st - July 19th, 7pm
BABY Class:
Mondays, July 26th & August 2nd, 7pm
BabyBodyBirth 9-week Combo: Mondays, August 16th - October 11th, 7pm
BODY Class:
Mondays, August 16th & 23rd, 7pm
BIRTH Class:
Mondays, August 30th - September 27th, 7pm
BABY Class:
Mondays, October 4th & 11th, 7pm
BabyBodyBirth 9-week Combo: Mondays, October 25th - December 20th, 7pm
BODY Class:
Mondays, October 25th & November 1st, 7pm
BIRTH Class:
Mondays, November 8th - December 6th, 7pm
BABY Class:
Mondays, December 13th & 20th, 7pm
Class Details
BODY: 2 session (2.5 hours each)
Recommended for: Pre or early pregnancy
Fee: $50
Class content:
Nutrition / Calories and weight gain; Best protein, carbs and fats needed
to grow a healthy baby; Vitamins and minerals and how they are absorbed by the
body; Power foods; Supplements; What to avoid in your food and environment; Food
safety; Relationship of food to pregnancy symptoms and common problems.
Exercise / 1st trimester; Core strength; Endurance; Flexibility;
Monitoring yourself; How to avoid pregnancy aches and pains.
Changes during pregnancy / Anatomical, hormonal and psychological changes
(a.k.a. ‘What is going on in my body and head?’).
Testing & procedures / Routine tests to expect; How to ‘read’ your
results; What to ask for; When NOT to worry; Resources for more information and
support.
Relaxation / Why start now? How relaxation helps during pregnancy and
preparing for baby; Basics of relaxation; Practice.
BIRTH: 5 sessions (2.5 hours each)
Recommended for: 16 to 30 weeks pregnant
Fee: $125
Class content:
Labor & Birth / Physiology; Optimal positioning of baby for birth (in
association with Spinning Babies); Labor and birth positions; Pain management
(drug and drug free methods); Maternity procedures; Cesarean surgery and
recovery.
BABY: 2 sessions (2 hours each)
Recommended for: 25 to 34 weeks pregnant
Fee: $40
Class content:
Newborn care / Attachment needs; Tests and procedures; Basic care (cord,
diapering, etc.); Sleep patterns (or lack thereof!); References on special needs
newborns (including NICU care); Newborn assessment (jaundice, fever, getting
enough to eat, etc.).
Breastfeeding / How breastfeeding affects the mother and newborn; How
formula feeding affects the mother and newborn; Techniques for successful
breastfeeding.
Postpartum / Self care; Special needs of the new mother; Adjusting to the
many changes; Maximizing help offered; Postpartum depression.
To Register
Hilary Shirven BBB
www.babybodybirth.com
Tel: +1 (309) 472-7508
Fee: As listed for individual classes or $165 for all three classes
($50 discount). Access to API of Peoria affiliation benefits are included.
Make checks payable to: Hilary Shirven / 14102 West Cottonwood Road /
Hanna City / IL / 61536
BabyBodyBirth® is not affiliated with API of Peoria or the
Universalist Unitarian Church. Hilary appreciates the support of these
organizations including assistance with marketing and space availability for
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