Private In-person Classes
With nearly 30 years of teaching Childbirth and over 1000 births attended, I am one of the area’s most experienced Certified Childbirth Educators. I have taught thousands of couples both privately and at several hospitals and birth centers. I train nurses, doctors, midwives and doulas to become Certified Childbirth Educators. I helped develop the certification exam for Lamaze Childbirth Educators. But most importantly, I LOVE what I do and am grateful for and respectful of each parent I work with!
Typically we meet for 1 session for 3+ hours each class. A second class can be added.
Classes are tailored to the subjects that you wish to cover.
Topics can include and are not limited to:
- relaxation for birth
- comfort measures
- breathing patterns
- positions for labor
- positions for birth
- what to expect of our babies and bodies during labor and birth
- timing contractions
- early labor plans
- pain medications
- cesarean birth
- common interventions at hospital
- clarifying your desires for birth
Not sure? That’s ok. Let’s talk and tailor the class for you. 707 695-2568, 9-5.
My goal: for you to feel confident, supported and in control as you ask questions, make decisions, and navigate your path through pregnancy and birth.
COST: $190 each 3+ hours class in Santa Rosa
Outside of Santa Rosa?
For Private In-Home Classes: $60 travel fee for Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Windsor. Sonoma, Napa and Marin $80 travel fee. If the travel fee prohibits you from taking a class, sometimes I am able to offer you a class in my home.
Katherine Practicing
Katherine Peterson’s Testimonial “We hired Connie to supplement the hospital curriculum with info specific to our needs. I was blown away by how much we learned. She knew exactly what we needed to feel calm and prepared, and we could really feel her dual expertise as both a doula and an educator. With her wisdom and guidance, I left the session feeling both more peaceful and more excited for birth, and I’d highly recommend her to anyone who wants to feel the same way!”
Are you a Friend or Family Member attending the birth?
Doula-tips for Friends and Family Class
is a great way for you to prepare! This 2-3 hour class includes many of the above topics as well as doula-tips to suggest to your growing family. $195
Doula in Your Pocket Package
live mentoring and advice during the birth may also be arranged after class is completed. $49
