Our classes are designed to help you embrace parenthood with confidence!

“My husband and I took ABQ Doula’s “Birthing with Confidence” prenatal class and it has been one of the most worthwhile experiences we could have done before our baby boy arrived. They even answered questions we didn’t know we had! We feel much more prepared for our labor and newborn experience. We definitely recommend this class.”  Jayne K, Albuquerque NM

“Our  class was extremely informative and I learned a lot about my body and what amazing things it will do in the next month(s). Even though this is my third baby, I only knew a quarter of the information you taught and it gave me a lot of insight on how I should treat my self during labor.” Lily, Rio Rancho NM

” Amazing experience with ABQ Doulas. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We took their Newborn essentials, and Labor and Delivery Class. For first time parents the information was excellent and prepared us well for our little girl to come.” Amanda, Albuquerque NM

 “ABQ Doulas were our first choice for  birthing classes – my partner and I learned so much! Tracy and her team’s knowledge and insight were not only valuable, but it was also inclusive for POC families. I highly recommend ABQ Doulas for parents in need of prenatal classes.” -Niyia  Santa Fe, NM

 

ABQ Doulas offers you two excellent classes to prepare you for your new role as a parent and help you have the most positive birth possible, Birthing With Confidence and Newborn Essentials.  Our classes are comprehensive and up to date with the latest evidenced based information. Birthing With Confidence is a one-day Saturday class; immerse yourself in birth for one day and be ready to go!  We cover all aspects of birth with an emphasis on preparing you to have the birth that YOU choose.  Newborn Essentials will prepare you for a solid foundation in feeding and caring for that tiny person!

                                                                                       BIRTHING WITH CONFIDENCE 

This fast-paced, lively class will help you discover the amazing process that will deliver your baby into your arms, with the most current information on labor and childbirth and infant care.  We support every kind of birth choices Moms make, from a hospital birth with an epidural, to a homebirth in the water, breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and everything in between. Our goal is that you leave class feeling confident in your ability to birth your baby, your way! 

We will prepare you for your adventure with fun activities, slides, videos, demonstrations and practice. You will receive a book we love, Plumtree Baby’s, “Preparing for Birth”, your class folder, handouts and a fun selection of goodies to help you have an easier postpartum recovery.  Your support person is included, so bring them along and together you will learn many hands-on comfort techniques for labor.  

Topics covered  will include:  The physiology of birth *  Comfort measures * Medical interventions *  Exercises to prepare your body for labor * Pain theory and the mind/body connection in birth * Medication choices * Breathing, relaxation and massage for labor * Hormones * Epidurals * Aromatherapy * Spinning Babies techniques * TENS units and other comfort tools *  Movement  for labor * Informed choices * Cesarean birth * Owning your birth space * Supporting your partner * Postpartum Care for Mom * Finding your new normal * Birth movies  and more        

                                                    UPCOMING BIRTHING WITH CONFIDENCE CLASSES, Saturdays 9 -4:30

Saturday, April 20, 2024            Saturday, June 29, 2024           Saturday,  August 31, 2024

Cost of $125 includes book, all materials and snacks!

Save $10 on Newborn Essentials if signing up for Birthing With Confidence!

NEWBORN ESSENTIALS

Our three hour Newborn Essentials class will prepare you for the care and feeding of your newborn! With an emphasis on breastfeeding, but also filling you in on bottle feeding basics we will concentrate on keeping those little ones fed. But that’s not all! We will also look at what to expect from a newborn, 5 ways to soothe a fussy baby, sleep, diapers and more. We will practice on life like baby dolls and get everyrone feeling more confident for the real thing! Bring your partner!

UPCOMING NEWBORN ESSENTIALS, Tuesdays 6 to 9

April 30      July 2    September 10

Cost is $40  or $30 with Birthing with Confidence