****THIS IS A THREE WEEK SERIES****

Embark on a transformative journey to empower and support your body's incredible changes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This three-part series is dedicated to nurturing your pelvic floor health, an often-overlooked yet vital part of well-being for expecting and new mothers.

Part 1: Prenatal Pelvic Floor Preparation: Discover the essential role of the pelvic floor during pregnancy and learn exercises and techniques to promote strength, flexibility, and awareness. This session focuses on preparing your body for labor while addressing common discomforts, ensuring you move through pregnancy with confidence and comfort.

Part 2: Pelvic Floor and the Birthing Process: Dive deep into the connection between the pelvic floor and childbirth. Explore techniques for relaxation and alignment to support the birthing process and reduce stress on this crucial group of muscles. Gain insights into breathing and positioning strategies that can make labor smoother and more empowering.

Part 3: Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery: After birth, your pelvic floor undergoes significant changes. This session provides guidance on healing, regaining strength, and addressing common challenges like incontinence and diastasis recti. Learn practical exercises and self-care methods tailored to your unique postpartum journey.

Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this series equips you with the knowledge and tools to care for your pelvic floor and overall health during one of life's most extraordinary chapters. Let's create a foundation for lifelong wellness together!

Please arrive to class on time, access will be denied 15 minutes after class begins. These classes are part of the EmPOWERED series of classes offered in partnership with the American Heart Association. Each class focuses on a different health topic to assist participants in making healthy lifestyle choices. Participants may be entered into a raffle for a door prize after attending five classes.

Por favor llegue a clase a tiempo, las puertas se cerrarán 15 minutos después de la hora de inicio.En esta clase se cubre la comprensión de los rasgos y comportamientos del recién nacido, el llanto y el consuelo, la alimentación, el cambio de pañales, el baño, la salud y la seguridad del recién nacido. Los participantes aprenderán qué esperar en el hospital después de que nazca el bebé y recibirán práctica sobre cómo cuidar a su recién nacido una vez que lo lleven a casa. Los participantes podrán inscribirse en el sorteo de una tarjeta regalo.

Por favor llegue a clase a tiempo, las puertas se cerrarán 15 minutos después de la hora de inicio.En esta clase se habla sobre los beneficios de amamantar a su bebe, Como funciona la lactancia materna, Cómo asegurar un buen agarre, Posiciones para amamantar, Posiciones para amamantar, cuando amamantar al bebe, Como asegurar que el bebe está consumiendo suficiente leche materna, Como extraer y almacenar la leche de materna. Los participantes que asistan a esta clase recibirán un extractor de leche manual Haakaa, limitado a uno por familia, y podrán participar en el sorteo de una tarjeta de regalo.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.Toddler Parenting is designed to empower parents with practical application and understanding of child development and parenting practices. The class will review toddler development, parenting styles, ways to play, and age appropriate behaviors. Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Por favor llegue a clase a tiempo, las puertas se cerrarán 15 minutos después de la hora de inicio. Esta clase cubre una descripción general de la seguridad de los asientos de seguridad para bebés y niños. El educador demostrará 5 tipos de asientos para el automóvil, cómo instalarlos correctamente y técnicas básicas para mantener a todos los pasajeros seguros. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de practicar con diferentes estilos de asientos para el automóvil. No se instalarán asientos para el automóvil durante esta clase, pero puede programar una cita individual con uno de nuestros técnicos en asientos para el automóvil. Los participantes que asistan podrán participar en el sorteo de una tarjeta regalo. San Antonio Birth Doulas no es un centro de distribución de asientos para el automóvil y no se entregarán asientos para el automóvil en esta clase.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class is for families who already have a child or children and are looking for creative ways to help them adjust to their new sibling’s arrival. This class will help parents and older siblings as they prepare for the new baby to join their family. Through education and practical application, parents and siblings will learn what to expect when baby arrives and ways that older siblings can feel included as they help with the care of the new baby. This class is to be attended by both parents and siblings.

Participants who attend may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

 Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class is for expecting parents and will cover what to expect after the baby has been born. This class will cover common hospital procedures and how to advocate for yourself and your baby, the traits and reflexes that babies are born with, normal newborn behaviors and practical tips for comforting a crying baby. Each participant who attends the class may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.