****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!

We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!

To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:

New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.

Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.

Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.

Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.

Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

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.

This class will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics will include:

• the benefits of breastfeeding
• how breastfeeding works
• getting a good latch
• positions for breastfeeding
• when to feed baby
• making sure baby is getting enough milk
• pumping and storing milk
• troubleshooting

Participants who attend this class will receive a Haakaa manual breast pump, limited to one per family, and may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card and can shop in the Baby Boutique.

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

*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.*

We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!

To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:

New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.

Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.

Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.

Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.

Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

This class will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics will include:

• The Benefits of BreastFeeding
• How Breastfeeding Works
• Getting a Good latch
• Positions for Breastfeeding
• When to Feed Baby
• Making Sure Baby is Getting Enough Milk
• Pumping and Storing Milk
• Troubleshooting

El Taller de Bienvenida es una clase para todas las participantes del programa que ya hayan completado su entrevista inicial en persona. Por favor, llame y programe su entrevista antes de tomar esta clase.

Durante este taller, le presentaremos nuestros diversos servicios del programa, le guiaremos en el proceso de inscripción y aclararemos las expectativas para su participación. También le conectaremos con valiosos recursos comunitarios para apoyar el bienestar de su familia. Usted y su familia saldrán de esta sesión con una comprensión clara de las herramientas que ofrecemos para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas y sentirse informada y empoderada durante el embarazo y/o la crianza.

Nos emociona ofrecer opciones virtuales para muchas de nuestras clases y esperamos contar con su participación en línea.

Para garantizar una experiencia fluida y enriquecedora, le pedimos que revise las siguientes pautas para asistir a clases virtuales:

• ¿Es nueva en las clases virtuales? Si nunca ha asistido a una clase virtual con nosotros, por favor llame a nuestra oficina con anticipación para que podamos ayudarle a configurar los servicios remotos.
• Uso de cámara: Todas las participantes deben mantener sus cámaras encendidas durante la clase como parte de los estándares del programa.
• Nombre en pantalla: Asegúrese de que el nombre en su pantalla coincida con el nombre con el que se registró.
• Firma remota: No olvide utilizar el enlace proporcionado para firmar de manera remota antes de que finalice la clase.

eguir estos pasos nos ayuda a mantener un entorno de aprendizaje interactivo y de apoyo. Tenga en cuenta que no cumplir con estos requisitos puede resultar en la eliminación de la clase.

Gracias por su cooperación. ¡Esperamos verla en una próxima sesión!

Por favor, llegue a la clase a tiempo. No se permitirá el ingreso si llega con más de 15 minutos de retraso.

(Los asientos para esta clase son individuales. Si ambos miembros de la pareja desean asistir, deberán registrarse por separado.)Si la clase se cancela por cualquier motivo, se notificará a las participantes lo antes posible.

Empowered Motherhood is a four-week series designed to help expecting mothers navigate the challenges they may face during the early postpartum period.

While this class is not a treatment for Postpartum Depression, it aims to provide participants with an understanding of the normal emotions experienced during the postpartum period, often referred to as the "Baby Blues," and how to recognize when these feelings might indicate something more serious, such as Postpartum Depression. Participants will also gain tools to manage stress during pregnancy and the postpartum period, set boundaries with loved ones, ask for help, communicate their needs, and identify resources for additional support when needed.

Please ensure you arrive on time, as participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

**This class is exclusively for expectant mothers. To foster a space for open sharing and vulnerability, partners are not permitted to attend. If the class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified promptly.**

Por favor, llegue a la clase a tiempo; las puertas se cerrarán 15 minutos después de la hora de inicio.

Esta clase ofrece una visión general sobre la seguridad de asientos para bebés y niños en el automóvil. Revisaremos cinco tipos de asientos, cómo instalarlos correctamente y técnicas básicas para mantener seguros a todos los pasajeros.

San Antonio Birth Doulas no es un centro de distribución de asientos para automóvil, por lo tanto, no se entregarán asientos durante esta clase. Tampoco se realizarán instalaciones durante la clase; sin embargo, habrá una oportunidad para practicar la instalación de su asiento después de la sesión, o puede programar una cita individual con uno de nuestros técnicos certificados para recibir asistencia.

Cada participante podrá ser incluido en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $25.

Nos emociona ofrecer opciones virtuales para muchas de nuestras clases y esperamos contar con su participación en línea.

Para garantizar una experiencia fluida y enriquecedora, le pedimos que revise las siguientes pautas para asistir a clases virtuales:

• ¿Es nueva en las clases virtuales? Si nunca ha asistido a una clase virtual con nosotros, por favor llame a nuestra oficina con anticipación para que podamos ayudarle a configurar los servicios remotos.
• Uso de cámara: Todas las participantes deben mantener sus cámaras encendidas durante la clase como parte de los estándares del programa.
• Nombre en pantalla: Asegúrese de que el nombre en su pantalla coincida con el nombre con el que se registró.
• Firma remota: No olvide utilizar el enlace proporcionado para firmar de manera remota antes de que finalice la clase.

Seguir estos pasos nos ayuda a mantener un entorno de aprendizaje interactivo y de apoyo. Tenga en cuenta que no cumplir con estos requisitos puede resultar en la eliminación de la clase.

Gracias por su cooperación. ¡Esperamos verla en una próxima sesión!

This course led by Aidee Rosado, MOT, OTR, PCES of Crescent Pelvic Health and Wellness, aims to prepare birthing parents in their third trimester for birth, common postpartum pelvic floor complications, strategies to increase baby-parent bond, and introduction to the warning signs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Aidee hopes this course will prepare parents for birth and beyond by providing a safe space to  learn about the transition to parenthood. Partners welcomed and encouraged. The class will be offered in hybrid format.

Outline of topics covered-     

 •     birthing positions to protect the pelvic floor    

 •     common postpartum pelvic floor complications     

 •     co-regulation and bonding with infant     

 •     managing nervous system overwhelm     

 •     overview of PMADs and introductory coping strategies for 

managing symptoms.

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.

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