Workshops and Classes

Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Come explore this unique 4 week series for expectant couples, designed to profoundly enhance the experience of late pregnancy, labor, childbirth and new parenthood. Special emphasis is placed on navigating the joys and challenges of the ‘4th trimester,’ including an in-depth look at breastfeeding and newborn care. Enjoy creating community with other parents-to-be as you gather the information most important to you, on your remarkable journey to and through birth…

Topics to be explored in this integrative, interactive and comprehensive class series include (but are not limited to):

  • A Healthy ‘home stretch’—strategies for meeting the demands of late pregnancy
  • Choices in childbirth / Birth planning
  • Prelabor vs. the real deal—how to tell and what to expect
  • Stages and Phases of Labor—the physical and emotional experience of each
  • Best birthing positions—including optimal baby positioning
  • Comfort measures for labor and birth
  • The powerful role of the partner
  • Relaxation and Breathing
  • Interventions—including pain medication/anesthesia
  • Cesarean birth and recovery
  • Trusting the wisdom of the body
  • Postpartum & Parenting—breastfeeding, babycare, and family adjustments

Course will be facilitated by Camille Mülchi, BS, CCE, RYT.

Registration

Classes will be held at SW Family Physicians—11900 SW Greenburg Rd. Tigard, OR, 97223. Learn more about SW Family Physicians at their website.

Pre-registration is kindly requested. Cost for the course is $175. Sliding fee scale available if needed. Non-traditional couples welcome.

For more information or to pre-register, call (503.236.2458) or email Camille.

Workshops and Classes