2012 BIRTH DOULA TRAINING

Approved Doula Workshops: February 9 + 10 Download brochure
For information on upcoming Workshops, contact Jan Mallak

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Upcoming Childbirth Classes

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Jan Mallak teaching Empowered Childbirth
Yoga Matrika- 412/855-5692
1406 S. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
near the intersection of Wilkins and Negley
2012 dates: March 10 + 11, May 12 + 19,
July 21 + 28, September 15 + 22, November 10 + 17

From 12:30 - 3:30 pm Download class description
Fee: $120 ~ $110 if taking Sharon’s yoga class
Registration: Call Jan directly to register at 724/327-6063.
Minimum class size is 4, maximum is 8.    

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Additional Childbirth Classes offered by Jan Mallak

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is another type of class I teach – usually on a private basis. It includes hints on how to improve your chances of a vaginal experience by approaching things differently than last time both before and during the birth.

A Previous Traumatic Birth class is the last type of childbirth class I offer also on a private basis. It is intended for those who feel their last birth was not what they had envisioned or had an unexpected outcome. It includes healing activities as well as new preparation for a happier birth.

I also offer Private and Semi-private lessons for those who cannot attend weekly classes. They are crash courses that cover most of the topics listed above and/or specific information of interest to you. They are usually $50/hr with a 3 hr minimum. A fourth hour can be added to cover Breastfeeding Basics.

ALL OF THESE CLASSES ARE PARTIALLY REIMBURSED BY MOST INSURANCE COMPANIES (ask for a “Lamaze reimbursement” form)
by appointment, Call Jan for rates and availability 724/327-6063

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Parent/Child Growing-up Classes offered by Jan Mallak

Mother/Daughter Class
Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville 11/4/11
Kids + Pediatrics, Greenfield 11/11/11

Parent/Son Class
to be announced

A 2 ½ hour introductory sexuality class that focuses on the physical and emotional changes of adolescence/puberty, the female and male reproductive systems, good hygiene and health maintenance and communication/decision-making skills.

Sexuality programs provide the family an opportunity to:

• Learn correct/up-to-date information together.
• Share the info in a comfortable setting.
• Enjoy related visual aids, activities and handouts.
• Break the age old cycle of not discussing "sex."
• Contribute to the child's sexually healthy adulthood.
• Feel more comfortable talking about other vital issues.

The cost is usually $35 per child for the class, materials, snacks and a gift bag for the daughter/son.
Call Jan to register or for additional information 724/327-6063

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Karen Crow, AAHCC – Bradley Classes
Held in Regent Square
Squirrel Hill – 15217
Call Karen for class dates and more details 412/363-4837

The Bradley Method® series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. 12 weeks covering 12 units of instruction. The Student Workbook is included with classes. By taking classes in The Bradley Method®of natural childbirth, you will learn about:

• Prenatal nutrition & exercise
• Relaxation for an easier birth
• Husbands becoming well informed coaches
• Routine interventions and how to avoid them
• Birth visions and more!

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Ellen Huffmyer – Bradley Classes
Held at the Westview Methodist Church
North Hills -15229
Call Ellenfor class dates and more details 412/734-9051

West View United Methodist Church146 Cornell Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 766-2223.
Bradley Method ® of Natural Childbirth classes teach families how to have natural births, encouraging moms in how to stay healthy and low risk. Classes are taught in small groups, usually 3-6 couples per class, so as to give each couple personalized attention. Topics in The Bradley Method ® classes include nutrition, exercise, coaches roles, labor and birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding, and much more. Classes are taught in 12 week sessions to ensure lots of practice time, as well as an eighty nine percent natural birth rate, nationwide.

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Cortnie Meehan, LCCE – Prepared Childbirth Classes
Call Cortnie for more details 724/968-0098
Currently offering only Private Lessons

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Breastfeeding Class for New Moms by Teresa Bailey, CD, IBCLC

Now, before your baby is born, is when you need to learn about breastfeeding. You’ll need this information and these skills the moment your baby comes into the world. In Teresa’s breastfeeding class, you’ll learn the answers no one else tells you to the questions every new mother has:

What are the real benefits of breastfeeding?
How often should I be feeding?
How will I know if my baby’s getting enough?
How much weight should my baby be gaining?
What can I do if it doesn’t seem to be working?
Where do I go locally when I need breastfeeding help?

This class is open to small couples’ groups or individual couples. E-mail for scheduling: teresadoula@verizon.net

* This 3 hour class also meets certification requirements for various Doula organizations.

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