Class Details Below
BIRTHING IN BOSTON
Classes and Events are Held at the Children's Music Center of JP
284 Amory Street,
Jamaica Plain / Boston, MA 02130
Main Entrance - take elevator to 1st floor, immediately on the right off the elevator
- Stony Brook T Orange Line
The Essentials of Labor
The Essentials of Labor is a 4 hour comprehensive labor preparation class:
- Spinning Babies for Labor and Birth
- Understanding the Phases and Hormones of Labor
- Comfort Measures for labor
- Productive resting positions
- Epidural essentials for healthy fetal progress
and more..
This class combines Spinning Babies® essentials for labor and birth with a full overview of labor phases and comforts. Gain deeper knowledge of the phases of labor, how to use massage, tens units, water immersion, fascial release and movement to support yourself (or your partner) through labor. This class will help you deepen the understanding of the hormones of labor and how they affect you, and help you better understand what to do and when to do it, in your labor journey.
This is a 4 hour class and the cost is $250 per couple (class size is limited to 6 couples!)
To register please send an inquiry to: info@bostonbirthing.com
Upcoming Classes:
March 8th 12:30-4:30pm / April 5th / May 10th / June 7th / August 16th
Mongan Method Hypnobirthing® Series
HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing, and stress-free birth. This amazing program teaches you, along with your birth partner, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. You will learn how to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant, and therefore lessen, or eliminate, discomfort and the need for medical intervention. When you are properly prepared for childbirth and when the mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does with all other mothers in nature. Through self-hypnosis and special breathing and visualization techniques, HypnoBirthing teaches you to release fear and to trust your body’s ability to birth instinctively. (for more info about HypnoBirthing go to https://hypnobirthing.com/course/)
Cost is $350 per couple (add Essentials of Labor on for 1/2 price)
- please only register one time per couple (single birthing people welcome - same cost)
In Person Classes are taught by Bonnie Rovics from Boston Hypnobirth
Virtual Classes are taught by Karen Zelinsky from Boston Birthing
Class Series are 5 weeks in a row from the start date of the class unless otherwise noted!
Virtual Class with Karen
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-9pm Starting Feb 11th / April 1st / June 3rd
In Person Class Series With Bonnie
Sundays 12:30-3pm Starting March 8th / May 3rd (skipping memorial day weekend)
July Accelerated Class / 12:30-5pm / 3 classes starting July 5th, 12th and 19th
Combined Class Option: Newborn Care and Lactation and Infant Feeding are taught back to back intentionally!
If you would like to combine them the cost is $250 for both.
Newborn Care
Learn From the Birth Savvy Nurses!
This class will cover Newborn Care Essentials Such As:
- Diapering, bathing and swaddling
- Umbilical Cord Care / Hygiene
- Safe Sleep Practices
- The emotional adjustment to new parenthood
- Hands on practice with baby dolls
Cost $150 Per Couple / To register email info@birthsavvy.co
Upcoming Classes: Class Time is 4-6pm
Feb 8th / March 22nd / April 19th
Lactation & Infant Feeding
Learn From the Birth Savvy Nurses!
This Class will cover Breast / Chest and Bottle feeding basics
Feeding Overview
Bottle, Chest and Combo
What's normal vs. When to call the pediatrician
Building a sustainable newborn routine
Cost $125 Per Couple
To register email info@birthsavvy.co
Upcoming Classes: Class Time is 6:15-7:45
Feb 8th / March 22nd / April 19th
Infant and Pediatric
CPR / AED, Choke Saving and First Aid
Parents and Caregivers will learn the up to date, evidence based techniques for CPR / AED and Choke Saving for newborns and infants, as well as children and adults.
We will also cover how to use an AED, and the newest choke saving updated version of what we formerly called the Heimlich manuever, understanding breath and compression for different sizes.
Students will get to practice on adult, child and baby manikins with support from our instructors.
- Students can take turns on the newest feedback manikins!
Our Classes are taught in two categories. Classes for Parents and primary care givers and classes for family and friends.
All four of our teachers are certified instructors of BLS and we may vary who is teaching and how many teachers are present based on class size.
$70 per person
Parent and Primary caregiver Pediatric CPR, AED and Chokesaving Class 1pm
Family and Friend Class 5pm
April 26, June 21st, July 26th, August 30th
We will also have a parent and primary class on, March 1st at 12pm and May 24th at 4pm
Add on Pediatric First Aid to any class for an additional $30 per person. (this portion will happen at the end for each class for people who want to add this on)
We will be adding certification classes for teachers, nannys and doulas soon!
We do also offer individual sessions at clients homes for themselves and their caregivers, Rates for private sessions are $300 base rate within an hour drive of Jamaica Plain (for 2 people) and an add on rate of $50 per person attending. certifications are an small additional fee.
To Register for CPR please send an inquiry of interest to info@birthinginboston.com
Classes in Beverly can be found at https://www.beyondbirthingvillage.com/childbirth-infant-care-classes
classes will be at 5:30 March 13th, April 10th and May 8th.
Parents / primary caregivers click here to register
Non- parents click here to register
Our Spinning Babies Class is typically combined with Essentials of Labor, but on occasion we teach it independently.
Spinning Babies® Parent Class shows you what to do for an easier birth with practical birth preparation for baby positioning to fit the pelvis and reduce pain in childbirth. And, if practiced daily, an easier labor and birth are likely.
We approach birth with movements for labor, how to use gravity and balance, and exercises that can help you help your body to labor effectively and with less pain.
Classes are 2 1/2 - 3 hour long
to register please send an inquiry to: info@birthinginboston.com
This class is taught by Boston Hypnobirth
One registration per couple! Class size is limited!
Spinning Babies is $150 per couple
Upcoming Classes for Spinning Babies
Preparing for Induction Class
Are you likely to need an induction?
This class is for birthing people who know that they will likely be induced for labor, or were induced with a previous pregnancy and want to be more prepared this time around.
This will cover
- What is induction and why it's done
- Medical vs Elective reasons
- Methods of induction (medications, devices, natural options)
- Risks, benefits and what's normal
- Timeline and what to expect
- Coping techniques and pain management
- Partner support roles and communication tips
To Register email: info@birthsavvy.co
This class is taught by the Birth Savvy nurses
Cost $125 per couple (same cost for attending solo)
Feb 8th 1-3pm
March 15th 5-7pm
Preparing for Cesarean Class
Led by the Birth Savvy Nurses, this class is for anyone scheduled for or at higher risk for a cesarean.
Participants will learn:
- Why Cesareans happen (planned and unplanned)
- Surgical process: before, during and after
- Recovery and wound care
- Emotional responses and mental health considerations
- Breast /Chestfeeding after surgery
- Partner support roles and expectations
- Planning for postpartum
- Future births (VBAC)
To register for this class email your inquiry to: info@birthsavvy.co
Cost is $150 per couple
Upcoming Class Dates:
January 25th 5-7pm
Feb 22nd 5-7pm
March 29th 5-7pm
In-Person Classes
Join our in-person classes in Jamaica Plain to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Empowering Boston Parents: Resources & Support
Hospital Support
Connect with a supportive birthingworker community on our Zoom platform for advice and guidance during pregnancy and early parenthood. We are happy to help refer you to local doulas.
New Parent Community Zoom
Access valuable birth resources and expert guidance for a safe and empowering birth experience. Starting in January the 1st Monday of every Month! 7pm on Zoom
I had an amazing experience with Birthing In Boston. The childbirth education classes were incredibly informative and the supportive environment made me feel empowered throughout my pregnancy. The instructors were knowledgeable and created a comfortable space for open discussions. I highly recommend!
Mara H
