Labour of Love Birth Dance

The new year begins. It's cold outside and the roads are treacherous. We have only a handful of families signed up for classes this month so it looks like we'll try combining the regular 6 week class and the seminar. It's just a reminder to me that birth is all about being flexible. A new year begins with flexibility, perfect.

I had to call all the families this week to confirm a date for our seminar and this gave me a chance to talk to the moms to be and introduce myself and our program. The introduction to a birth class is very important. Our classes at St. Joe's the Lamaze International program. I've been certified in Lamaze for almost 30 yrs. This program offers a scientifically comprehensive, research based, family centered philosophy that is committed to reaching out to all families in the most up to date formats. I love teaching about birth. Pretty simple introduction.

The Lamaze philosophy is just as simple: Birth is normal, natural and healthy. Birth profoundly affects women and their families. We'll be learning about the birth process and how a woman and her support team can fully respond to this amazing miracle. It is a miracle. It will transform you and your birth partners.

Most parents are excited about starting their birth class. They've most likely been reading about birth, asking questions, preparing for their baby in countless ways. Eating better, going to their Dr. or birth midwife. Preparing their home and family for the newborn baby.

I've invited the group to start reading the Lamaze website. The expecting parent section has many helpful articles, online videos to watch, The Giving Birth with Confidence blog, an online magazine and a newsletter to subscribe to, and several articles for fathers to be. I hope everyone will take some time to cruise this great site.

I'll try and post a few blogs before we meet to introduce more information. In fact lets start with this cute You tube video: labour of Love Birth Dance. We're

January 2011 Begins

Welcome 2011

The new year begins. It's cold outside and the roads are treacherous. We have only a handful of families signed up for classes this month so it looks like we'll try combining the regular 6 week class and the seminar. It's just a reminder to me that birth is all about being flexible. A new year begins with flexibility, perfect.

I had to call all the families this week to confirm a date for our seminar and this gave me a chance to talk to the moms to be and introduce myself and our program. The introduction to a birth class is very important. Our classes at St. Joe's are based on the Lamaze International program. I've been certified in Lamaze for almost 30 yrs. This program offers a scientifically comprehensive, research based, family centered philosophy that is committed to reaching out to all families in the most up to date formats. I love teaching about birth. Pretty simple introduction.

The Lamaze philosophy is just as simple: Birth is normal, natural and healthy. Birth profoundly affects women and their families. We'll be learning about the birth process and how a woman and her support team can fully respond to this amazing miracle. It is a miracle. It will transform you and your birth partners.

Most parents are excited about starting their birth class. They've most likely been reading about birth, asking questions, preparing for their baby in countless ways. Eating better, going to their Dr. or birth midwife. Preparing their home and family for the newborn baby.

I've invited the group to start reading the Lamaze website. The expecting parent section has many helpful articles, online videos to watch, The Giving Birth with Confidence blog, an online magazine and a newsletter to subscribe to, and several articles for fathers to be. I hope everyone will take some time to cruise this great site.

I'll try and post a few blogs before we meet to introduce more information. It's sunny and beautiful this New Years Eve day. Lets all great the year and new birth with flexibility and joy.