DC Chapter
Serving DC, MD and VA
Prepare yourself, your partner and your baby for a memorable birth day
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Educational and interactive class for mother and her partner. Ideally this should be completed a month before your due date. Register now-they fill fast!!
Class options include a weekly series, weekend series or a one day format providing a more concise structure for the busy professional. All classes provide the same content. The $160.00 class fee (includes mom and her partner) is the same for all formats.*
$55 is the registration fee, payable at registration. The other $105 is the tuition, which is paid to the instructor.
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($25 additional fee if you wish to bring a grandparent or babysitter in addition to your partner)
A 3-hour hands-on experience devoted to instilling confidence for the expectant parents. This is a fun class where both parents learn:
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($25 additional fee if you wish to bring a grandparent or babysitter in addition to your partner)
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Board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) provide a comprehensive 2 1/2 hour class. This class is an absolute must for the family wishing to breastfeed. Formula prices for the first year range from $1,700 to $3,000 annually. While breastfeeding is a natural process, there are many facets to learning how to have a good milk supply and to preventing difficulties. Staffing issues in the hospital limit how much time can be spent providing individual instruction so prepare yourself to succeed. Ideally this should be completed a month before your due date. Register early— they fill fast!!
Fathers rave about how much they have learned and suggest it as a MUST for all fathers-to-be. Bring a doll or stuffed animal for practice (no nudity involved.)
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We offer a variety of private classes for women who want one-on-one contact with an instructor. Lamaze childbirth preparation, infant care, Cesarean and vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) classes are all available in private sessions. These classes can be specially designed to focus on the specific concerns of the mother-to-be and her partner.
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Couples scheduled for a planned Cesarean benefit from this private class detailing the Cesarean procedure and the recovery period. The one-on-one with the instructor enables the couple to air any concerns they may have, alleviate fears and prepare for a positive birth experience.
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We offer private classes for pregnant women who have had a child by Cesarean section and are considering a vaginal birth (VBAC) for this delivery. Couples meet one-on-one with a trained VBAC instructor. Topics covered include:
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For information about our Private Tutoring options, please click here.
Our classes are conveniently located throughout MD, DC and VA. Class options include multi-week classes, weekend classes and private classes.
All classes are for the pregnant woman and her partner. The cost of each class is for the couple. Discounts are available when taking multiple classes.
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Questions can be answered by calling Sharon, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at (703) 598-5213 or via e-mail.