We have had the honor of providing Birth Boot Camp classes since 2014 and are so excited to be bringing this curriculum to the families of San Antonio. There are many reasons we love and use the Birth Boot Camp curriculum to prepare couples for an amazing birth. The materials are unmatched and the curriculum, which is updated with current statistics and research yearly, is the most modern and comprehensive we have found.
Since the program was launched in 2011, it has had amazing growth. Birth Boot Camp childbirth classes are now taught throughout the United Stated, as well as in Canada and Guam. In addition to the comprehensive 10-week childbirth series, Birth Boot Camp now offers 5 additional classes to meet the different needs of birthing couples.
Training Couples for an Amazing Out-of-Hospital Birth
This class gives you all the tools and information you need to know about the nuts and bolts of labor. We will discuss the stages and variations of labor and tools to keep labor pain and discomfort at a minimum. Waterbirth, labor positions, and relaxation techniques are also addressed. This 4-series class is $220 and includes a beautiful color workbook.
Homecoming: Life with a New Recruit
Get parenthood off to a great start with this 2-series class. Topics include: postpartum health, newborn procedures, babywearing, breastfeeding, and safe sleep. This class includes a workbook and a 3.5 hour breastfeeding video download, which discusses feeding positions, common challenges, and pumping and returning to work. The fee is $115
Food & Fitness
Aside from preparation, staying low risk increases the likelihood of meeting your birth goals. Join us for this 3 hour workshop to discuss how eating well and preparing your body can be the most effective way to remain low risk. We will discuss nutrients that are crucial to a maternal diet as well as exercises and stretches to promote flexibility and stamina, giving you the most comfort during pregnancy and birth. This class includes a workbook. The fee is $95.
Coping Strategies for an Amazing Birth
Explore tools and techniques to keep mom comfortable during labor, as well as a variety of labor positions and their benefits. Partners will leave this class with a deep understanding about how touch and intimacy can impact a person in labor. They will acquire skills and easy-to-use-tools to be able to effectively keep their laboring partner as comfortable and relaxed as possible in labor. We will conclude the class with discussion on the importance of relaxation in labor and a guided meditation exercise. Partners will approach their baby’s due date feeling confident in supporting their partner in labor and during birth. This class is offered monthly, comes with 2 workbooks. The fee is $95.
Training for an Amazing Hospital Birth
Our hospital class is designed for the couple who wants more. More education. More fun. More relaxation and labor practice. More information on interventions, including medicated and cesarean births. They want to be able to make informed decisions as their birth unfolds. Workbook included. This class is typically taught over six 2 hour sessions costs. Fee: $250
We proudly provide our childbirth classes in Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX. To learn more about our classes or to see our class calendar, click here.