Humboldt Childbirth

A series of six weekly classes which explore the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. These in-depth classes provide the tools to help guide you through labor and birth, prepare you for breastfeeding, and approach early parenting with confidence. These classes are appropriate for couples planning either a home birth or a hospital birth. Topics covered include:

• Creating your Ideal Birth Experience
• Tools and Techniques for Working with Labor and Birth
• The Role of the Birth Partner
• Optimizing Communication in Birth
• Breastfeeding and Caring for Your Amazing Newborn

Instructor: Sommer Halligan is a Certified Professional Midwife with over ten years of experience attending births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. She is certified as a childbirth educator and as a breastfeeding counselor. She is also the mother of two children, whom she adores. For More Information, please call (707) 822-5814 or visit www.serenademidwifery.info

This relaxed and friendly class will focus on how to best prepare for conceiving and growing a baby. We will discuss fertility cycles and creating a positive environment for conception, nourishing nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and options for choosing a care provider. We will also have time to answer any additional questions you may have. We will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at Moonrise Herbs. The cost is $10 per person or couple. Snacks and handouts provided. Pre-registration required. Please email, sommer@humboldt1.com, or call 822-5814 for information.

Sommer Halligan is a Certified Professional Midwife with over ten years of experience attending births in hospitals, birth centers and at home. She is certified as a childbirth educator and as a breastfeeding counselor. She is also the mother of two children, whom she adores.