Childbirth Education

Lamaze Based Childbirth Group Classes

Ideal for all new Mom’s and their support person in the end of 2nd trimester or beginning of their 3rd trimester.

These inclusive, evidenced based, interactive small group prenatal classes for you and your support person offer a truly comprehensive traditional Lamaze Based Childbirth Education. Together we take a progressive look at the 4 stages of Childbirth with a focus on the 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy, Tips on some Common Pregnancy Issues, Why a Birthing Ball is your New Best Friend, What is Informed Consent, How to Cultivate a Positive Mind Set, the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices, Detailed Information on the Labor Process including the 3 phases of Labor, Childbirth- both Vaginal and Cesarean, What’s a Placenta, How to Navigate Postpartum, Skin to Skin, Basic Newborn Care including Diapering, Burping, and Swaddling Practice on Lifesize Dolls, New Parenting Tips, and offered throughout the classes are a variety of different Mediative Relaxation, Breathing, and Comfort Techniques to help you during your unique childbirth journey.  Knowledge is power!

** Registration is required.  Small Group Class sizes are limited **

Contact Merilee today to reserve your spot!

Class Types Available

*Lamaze Based Childbirth Weeknight (WN) class includes 4 consecutive weekly 3.75-hour evening class sessions from 5:15-9:00 pm.  Minimum attendance of 3 couples required. Indicate Class Start Date desired when you register.

Cost: $200 total  no refunds

*Lamaze Based Childbirth Weekend (WE) Class includes 2 consecutive Saturdays. These two 8-hour class sessions are from 09:00 am-5:00 pm, am and pm break times vary, lunch break approx. from 12:00-1:00 pm. Minimum attendance of 3 couples required. Indicate Class Start Date desired when you register.

Cost: $200 total  no refunds

*Individual Private Classes available upon request 

*Alternative Dates for Classes Available upon request for Small Group of Friends (minimum of 3 couples) 

Childbirth Class Sessions (2024)

October Childbirth Classes:

Tuesday class sessions:
10/1, 10/8, 10/15 with the last class on Thursday 10/17. Please bold the Thursday as it is a different weeknight than the rest for that session.

The Comprehensive small group in person childbirth classes will be four consecutive Tuesday evenings:

November 19th, November 26th, December 3rd and December 10th.

Newborn Class (2024

April 22nd Monday 5:15-9:15 pm

May 20th Monday 5:15-9:15 pm

Address for All Classes: 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr. Upstairs in Suite B280, Monterey at Ryan Ranch Women’s Care / Dr. Fejes’s Office

Free Parking available 

You are encouraged to bring your birthing ball to class, as well as any drinks and food you may want during class. 

Dress comfortably.