UPCOMING CLASSES

Check out the upcoming group classes! If you are more interested in private classes check out the options.
Group Childbirth Class ​(4-week Birthing Class on Saturday mornings in June)

Learn all the most important points that will be most practical and useful for the preparation of your birth. Childbirth Classes provide information based on the experiences of mothers and reputable published research.

Class topics include:
  • Nutrition and exercise
  • Stages and Signs of labor
  • Relaxation/comfort measures for labor (Breathing, Massage, Positions, etc.)
  • How to be a supportive coach/partner
  • Variations, common interventions, and unexpected situations
  • How to make a birth plan
  • Postpartum
  • Breastfeeding
The class will be held in Urbana, MD for four consecutive Saturday Mornings from 9- 11 a.m., June 3rd - June 24th. You may join in-person or virtually via Zoom.

The cost for this 4-session series is USD 300 (for you and your partner). ​Our Birth Doula clients get a 10 percent discount. The class will be taught by Irene Kim.
Breastfeeding and Newborn Class
(Saturday morning - 8:30 - 11:30 am - July 1, 2023)

Gain confidence and learn what you need in order to have a successful start to breastfeeding and caring for your newborn by learning practical, in-depth, and evidence-based tips and tricks from the moment your child is born through the first few weeks of life.

Class topics include:
  • What to expect and what is normal with a newborn
  • Steps to a successful start to breastfeeding (latching and positioning)
  • Storing milk
  • Common breastfeeding issues (supply, soreness, etc.)
  • Understanding baby cues, communication, appearance and sleep patterns,
  • Baby care basics (diaper changing, bathing, swaddling, etc.)
  • Baby soothing techniques
  • When to seek help​
  • ​How to get breastfeeding/lactation off to the best start
  • Newborn warning signs and when to call the pediatrician.
The class will be held in-person in Urbana, MD or you may join virtually via Zoom.

The cost for this class is USD 150 (for you and your partner). ​Our Birth Doula clients get a 10 percent discount. The class will be delivered by Irene Kim.