Community Socials
Every third Wednesday of the month from 7-8 pm.
Current, past, and prospective birth center clients are invited to meet the midwives, tour the birth center, and talk about birth. Bring your friends, family and babies and enjoy an evening with us.
Come and find out:
What's the difference between a birth center and hospital birth experience?
What's the difference between a Certified Nurse Midwife and a doctor?
What is a doula?
What kind of Childbirth Education classes are there?
Get information on Alternative Medicine, Breastfeeding, Prenatal Nutrition, Chiropractics, and more.
Please call (801) 278-3102 for more information.
Breastfeeding Class
A pre-delivery breastfeeding class taught by Julie Fikstad, a Certified Lactation Educator. This is an introductory breastfeeding class designed to teach mothers and their partners what to expect with breastfeeding, how to begin, what a healthy diet consists of, how to store milk, and positioning techniques.
The cost is $15, payable to Julie Fikstad. Held every other month, contact us for details.
To attend or receive more information call (801) 278-3102.
Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are held quarterly. Children turning one-year-old during that quarter are invited for cake and a celebration.
Halloween Party
Join us for our yearly Halloween party on October 31st. Come have your picture taken and enjoy snacks and treat bags. Don't forget to dress up! Call for more information.
4th of July Party
Meet us at dusk in the birth centers parking lot where Holladay City's fireworks are clearly visible. Call for more information.
Birthing from Within
Instructor: Location of Classes
Manessa Adams: Salt Lake County
Cathy Larson: Salt Lake/Utah County
Brooke Lewis: Davis County
Michelle Scharf: Davis County
6 week course
For more information or to sign up contact: Manessa (801) 913-7121; Cathy (801) 253-1847; Brooke (801) 451-7883; Michelle (801) 499-2095.
This class helps prepare parents for childbirth by focusing on physical work to reduce labor pain, mental work in understanding the birth process and your expectations, and spiritual work to prepare to birth "in awareness." Birthing From Within is a book by Pam England and Rob Horowitz, and a growing philosophy in the birth world focusing on the following ideas: Childbirth is a rite of passage, not a medical event; The essence of childbirth is self-discovery; Parents' needs determine class content; Parents deserve support for any birth option which might be right for them.
Bradley Method
Instructor: Location of Classes
Alyssa Bray: Bountiful
Leana Christison: Murray
Adrianna Costello: Salt Lake City
Michelle Omar: Bountiful
12 week course
For more information or to sign up contact: Alyssa (801)359-3159; Leana (801) 264-9638; Adriana (801)231-9379, adriannalcostello@hotmail.com; Michelle (801) 397-3697.
The Bradley Method is a parent-intensive natural childbirth education class. The course places natural childbirth as the goal, but also provides information about variations in labor and birth so that couples are prepared to make informed choices. The course covers exercise, nutrition, pregnancy, the coach's role, 1st and 2nd stages of labor, including labor rehearsals, relaxation and pain-coping techniques, birth plans, variations and complications, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding. For a complete list of instructors contact: The American Academy of Husband-coached Childbirth, Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 (800) 4-A-BIRTH.
Hypnobirthing
Instructors: Location of Classes
Aaron Aldridge: Orem and Sandy
Laura Lund, HCHI: Provo
Monica English: Orem
Vivian Giles: Salt Lake City
Jolene Shields: Salt Lake City
Kim Smith: St. Marks Hospital
4 week course
For more information or to sign up contact: Aaron (801) 319-8885; Laura (801) 494-1455 birthnaturally.org; Monica (801) 812-2229, mhe@code-co.com; Vivian (801) 750-2010; Jolene (801) 942-6175, joleneshields@yahoo.com; Kim (801) 661-3848.
In Hypnobirthing you will learn how to relax and use your natural birthing instincts by understanding birth. Labor does not need to be a painful or tragic experience. HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to pain-causing fear and unyielding muscles. With HypnoBirthing you will not be in a trance or a sleep state. You will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed. For more information on HypnoBirthing, go to www.hypnobirthing.com.
Hypnobabies
Instructor: Location of Class
Amber Hardman: Salt Lake City
For more information or to sign up contact: Amber (801) 637-3352, amber@birthdreamz.com.
Teaches "Eyes Open Hypnosis." This allows the mother to remain completely relaxed, and able to move around freely and talk during her birthing time. She remains in touch with her body and baby, and is completely aware of her surroundings.
Other
Instructors: Location of Classes
Claire Stanley: Salt Lake City
Christie Thompson: U of U hospital
For more information, or to sign up contact: Claire (801) 466-5822; Christie (801) 446-1762, (801) 581-2328.
Some instructors have individual philosophies or have combined philosophies from several programs. Call these instructors for more information.