childbirth education options in central ohio:
independent CBE classes
choice midwives
alternative birth series
we offer several class options to suit your family’s needs:
hypnobirthing
the mongan method, is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, providing the missing link, that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in a way that most mirrors nature. emphasis is placed on both pregnancy and childbirth as well as on HypnoBirthing®. as a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow & as old as ancient times. classes are held in five (2.5) hour sessions.
HypnoBirthing® teaches you along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. HypnoBirthing® teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to pain causing fear and unyielding muscles.
sharon gourlay - 614-636-2626
linsey griffith - 614- 467-0534
hypnobabies
hypnobabies is a very successful 6 week complete childbirth education course using gerald kein's painless childbirth techniques instead of simple relaxation, breathing or guided imagery. this allows our hypno-moms to enjoy “eyes open childbirth hypnosis”, easily remaining deeply in hypnosis while walking, talking, changing positions; being as mobile as they would like to be during childbirth. we are famous for much shorter, easier and more comfortable labors, making childbirth the joyful experience it was meant to be.
maloree munn - 806-787-8504
natalie grishin
bradley
the bradley method® 12 week class series will help you and your partner to work together as a team to train for your birth experience and empower you to write your own positive birth story with the help of these valuable tools:
healthy eating and nutrition habits that are easy to stick with.
simple exercises to prepare your body for child birth.
knowledge to help you understand your body's natural emotions and physical changes as it goes through this natural process of growing and giving birth to your baby.
relaxation techniques, to avoid unnecessary pain in labor.
training for your partner, so he can be by your side to support your with love and knowledge and help guide your birth story.
ashley oliver - 614-389-3648
morgan bennett - 850-485-2382
rachel o'connor - 937-902-1663
jennifer valentine - 614-216-9192
debra mccann - 740-971-8264
hospital based CBE
mount carmel systems (st. ann’s, east and west)
ohio health systems (riverside, dublin, grant and grady)
OSU
OSU midwifery patients ONLY - natural childbirth education 2 day classes. please ask your midwife for the next available class at your next appointment.
online CBE
indie birth - 5 week online course
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING HOW YOUR BIRTH CAN BE THE MOST POWERFUL EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE?first, you must own it. and we'd like to help.
regardless of where, how or with whom, we want to share with you what we know. some age-old knowledge, some new; ALL information focuses on what makes birth a remarkable experience for the mama AND the baby. how can we plan for an "indie birth"? the next generation is counting on us to learn all we can, connect all we can, and embark upon our birth and mothering experience with all the wisdom that can be afforded us.
lamaze - courses in pregnancy, labor & birth, breastfeeding, baby care, parenting
lamaze online classes provide an engaging and self-paced learning environment, allowing parents-to-be and new parents to virtually interact with lamaze educators and content experts through all stages of pregnancy, preparing for labor or a VBAC, breastfeeding, and parenting. you are able to learn at your own pace and access the classes anytime from any device. you’ll find interactive content designed for an engaging learning experience to prepare you for birth and beyond!
glowing & growing - journal prompts, practical tips & tools for labor, creative activities, information and education from experienced doulas, guided meditations & prenatal yoga, dozens of printable playsheets & posters
glowing & growing is a self-paced e-course created to celebrate you on your journey to motherhood and help you get in touch with your own strength and power and wild potency. whether you’re planning to give birth at a hospital, birth center, or at home (or if you’re unsure!) you will find relevant information and activities here that will prepare you for your journey to motherhood this engaging course is unlike any other out there. one part childbirth education class, one part guided soul exploration, one part creative celebration, this holistic e-course honors your physical, emotional, and spiritual being.
private CBE
me - birthing instinct
columbus birth arts
megan van aelst
sharon gourlay
linsey griffith
just need a refresher in one or two areas than i can offer you 1-2 hours in your home and cater to your specific wants and needs.
not sure if you want a doula, but still want the prenatal care and information that comes with it. please email me and we can chat and cater prenatal care to you.
choice midwives
alternative birth series
we offer several class options to suit your family’s needs:
- 6-Week childbirth education series (2.5 hour classes)
- 3-Week childbirth education series (3 hour classes)
- 3-Week refresher series (2.5 hour classes): for those with previous childbirth experience or those who have taken other childbirth education courses.
- private classes are also available, upon request
- in class, you will learn about optimal fetal positioning, the technique of perineal massage, and practice catching a baby. you will learn the anatomy and physiology involved in birth, and practice relaxation and comfort measures during labor-including counter-pressure, pelvic press, acupressure points, and using a rebozo. you will also identify postpartum needs and practice wearing a baby with a variety of wraps.
hypnobirthing
the mongan method, is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, providing the missing link, that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in a way that most mirrors nature. emphasis is placed on both pregnancy and childbirth as well as on HypnoBirthing®. as a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow & as old as ancient times. classes are held in five (2.5) hour sessions.
HypnoBirthing® teaches you along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. HypnoBirthing® teaches you to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to pain causing fear and unyielding muscles.
sharon gourlay - 614-636-2626
linsey griffith - 614- 467-0534
hypnobabies
hypnobabies is a very successful 6 week complete childbirth education course using gerald kein's painless childbirth techniques instead of simple relaxation, breathing or guided imagery. this allows our hypno-moms to enjoy “eyes open childbirth hypnosis”, easily remaining deeply in hypnosis while walking, talking, changing positions; being as mobile as they would like to be during childbirth. we are famous for much shorter, easier and more comfortable labors, making childbirth the joyful experience it was meant to be.
maloree munn - 806-787-8504
natalie grishin
bradley
the bradley method® 12 week class series will help you and your partner to work together as a team to train for your birth experience and empower you to write your own positive birth story with the help of these valuable tools:
healthy eating and nutrition habits that are easy to stick with.
simple exercises to prepare your body for child birth.
knowledge to help you understand your body's natural emotions and physical changes as it goes through this natural process of growing and giving birth to your baby.
relaxation techniques, to avoid unnecessary pain in labor.
training for your partner, so he can be by your side to support your with love and knowledge and help guide your birth story.
ashley oliver - 614-389-3648
morgan bennett - 850-485-2382
rachel o'connor - 937-902-1663
jennifer valentine - 614-216-9192
debra mccann - 740-971-8264
hospital based CBE
mount carmel systems (st. ann’s, east and west)
ohio health systems (riverside, dublin, grant and grady)
OSU
OSU midwifery patients ONLY - natural childbirth education 2 day classes. please ask your midwife for the next available class at your next appointment.
online CBE
indie birth - 5 week online course
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING HOW YOUR BIRTH CAN BE THE MOST POWERFUL EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE?first, you must own it. and we'd like to help.
regardless of where, how or with whom, we want to share with you what we know. some age-old knowledge, some new; ALL information focuses on what makes birth a remarkable experience for the mama AND the baby. how can we plan for an "indie birth"? the next generation is counting on us to learn all we can, connect all we can, and embark upon our birth and mothering experience with all the wisdom that can be afforded us.
lamaze - courses in pregnancy, labor & birth, breastfeeding, baby care, parenting
lamaze online classes provide an engaging and self-paced learning environment, allowing parents-to-be and new parents to virtually interact with lamaze educators and content experts through all stages of pregnancy, preparing for labor or a VBAC, breastfeeding, and parenting. you are able to learn at your own pace and access the classes anytime from any device. you’ll find interactive content designed for an engaging learning experience to prepare you for birth and beyond!
glowing & growing - journal prompts, practical tips & tools for labor, creative activities, information and education from experienced doulas, guided meditations & prenatal yoga, dozens of printable playsheets & posters
glowing & growing is a self-paced e-course created to celebrate you on your journey to motherhood and help you get in touch with your own strength and power and wild potency. whether you’re planning to give birth at a hospital, birth center, or at home (or if you’re unsure!) you will find relevant information and activities here that will prepare you for your journey to motherhood this engaging course is unlike any other out there. one part childbirth education class, one part guided soul exploration, one part creative celebration, this holistic e-course honors your physical, emotional, and spiritual being.
private CBE
me - birthing instinct
columbus birth arts
megan van aelst
sharon gourlay
linsey griffith
just need a refresher in one or two areas than i can offer you 1-2 hours in your home and cater to your specific wants and needs.
not sure if you want a doula, but still want the prenatal care and information that comes with it. please email me and we can chat and cater prenatal care to you.