Weekend Lamaze Retreats | Joyful Birth Classes

Would you like an easier, less painful, and more meaningful birth? ....

Hundreds of women have reported less painful labors and a more meaningful and rewarding birth experience after attending the Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreat.

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The Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreat is Lamaze-certified. Lamaze classes follow evidence-based practices adapted from the World Health Organization and are based on the Lamaze philosophy of birth.

Sandra Bardsley is a certified Lamaze instructor with over 40 years experience with childbirth education, from nursing, to midwifery, and counseling. Click HERE to find out more about her!

Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreats

Don't have 6 to 8 weeks to devote to childbirth classes? Go to a weekend Joyful Birth™ Lamaze retreat instead!

Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreats are perfect for busy couples because they provide childbirth and parenting information condensed over a weekend.

Sandra's Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreats combine Lamaze techniques with Joyful Birth™ journaling to help expectant couples bring meaningful intent and joy to their birthing experience. Along with using creative journaling and visualization techniques, Sandra incorporates the principles of left and right brain functions to overcome negative thought patterns, address birthing fears, and manage pain perception.

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What You'll Learn

At a Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreat, you'll learn:

What to expect during labor and birth
Relaxation and stress management techniques to help lessen pain perception during labor
Effective breathing techniques that enhance your power of focus during labor
How to use movement during labor to create an emotional outlet for pain
How to form a close relationship with your unborn baby which strengthens you and anchors your resolve to create a gentle labor and birth
When and how the appropriate use of interventions and medications can assist labor and birth
Postpartum recovery and new family dynamics
Care of your newborn baby and breastfeeding

What's Included?

Joyful Birth™ Lamaze Retreats are held at Piccolo Pastures, just seven miles south of Elk Grove, and include the following schedule:

Friday 6pm-9pm; This evening class covers the mind/body connection of pain interpretation. During this time, you will also start your fun art project...belly casting! Belly casting theme is "focusing on your unborn baby." Also included is a gift basket for Mom and Baby, and the Joyful Birth™ workbook with relaxation and Birth Cave Imagery CD. Light dinner is included.

Saturday 10am-5pm; Childbirth preparation program throughout the day. Chair massage at the retreat, lunch and hors d'oeuvres served throughout the day.

Sunday 1:00am-6pm; Focus on postpartum recovery and newborn information, finishing belly-cast art project, hors d'oeuvres served throughout the day

Joyful Birth™ Workbook and Birth Cave Imagery CD are included.

ALL OF THIS FOR JUST $325.00* PER COUPLE!!!!

*Additional $25.00 off if paid in full within 10 days of registration. Reduced rates for clients of The Birth Center.

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Turn your childbirth education into a true retreat experience...make it a California Babymoon getaway!

Take this opportunity to not only learn about childbirth, but to enjoy your weekend by getting away from your daily life and staying at a local bed & breakfast! Click HERE for more information!

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