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Birth Options Consultation-Pre-Conception Counseling

Pre-Conception Education & Birth Options Consultation

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AUDIENCE

Women or couples who are trying to conceive in the near future or pregnant women and persons in their first trimester of pregnancy.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTATION

This class will provide women and couples trying to conceive or expectant parents with everything they need to know about their childbirthing options, such as choosing the place of birth and type of birth attendant, so they can manifest the birth they desire.

FORMAT

Due to Covid-19, these sessions are occurring on Zoom. Private consultation is 90 minutes and includes resources.

FEES

Regular Rate: $150 for 90 minute session ($100 per hour).

Low-Income Rate: $75 for 90-minute session ($50 per hour).

Free for Medi-Cal

Pay for session: http://paypal.me/awmnh

BIRTH OPTIONS CONSULTATION AND PRECONCEPTION COUNSELING

Learn about your options for childbirth:

  • Choosing the Birth Attendant: Midwife or Doctor?
  • To Doula or not to Doula? That is the question.
  • Epidural or Natural Childbirth?
  • Waterbirth
  • Home Birth
  • Birth Centers
  • Breastfeeding vs. Bottle-Feeding
  • Placenta Options: Burial, Hospital Disposal or Encapsulation

Topics Covered:

  • Conscious conception, joyful pregnancy, pleasurable birth and sacred birth;
  • Preconception lifestyle choices to optimize fertility;
  • How to prepare for conscious conception and normal birthing;
  • Learn about spiritual preparation for conscious conception and sacred birthing;
  • Learn how your family history can determine your unborn baby’s future health–and what to do about it;
  • Insurance reimbursement for out-of-hospital birth;
  • How complications and emergencies are handled in out-of-hospital settings;
  • Who is a good candidate for out-of-hospital birth;
  • Referrals to midwives, doctors, birth centers and doulas

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Sign up for our group class, Empowered Birth Choices Natural Childbirth Preparation Class. Also, Private Sessions are available. Currently offered on Zoom, due to Coronavirus.


FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

Contact:

Elsie Gutierrez, Manager of Community Programs

Phone: (626) 388-2191 (ext. 2) or Elsie.Gutierrez@motherbabysupport.net

Pregnant? Submit the Birth Form

Questions? Our contact form is here.


BIRTH PLANNING RESOURCES

Birth Planning Values Clarification Exercise: Take this survey to determine what’s important to you about your birth experience and medical provider. Download PDFPDF Logo 16px

Downloads from Improving Birth Coalition:

“Questions to Ask When Choosing A Care Provider”

“Highlights of the Evidence Supporting Mother-Friendly Childbirth”

Click Here to Download PDFs


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Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance
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Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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