Introducing MBB’s…
Made for Birth & Beyond
Childbirth Education
in person in Modesto California! See our instagram
@madeforbirthNdbeyond
for dates & details
online Classes will also be available SPRING 2025!!
Why do we need childbirth classes?
In short, this is the perfect time to get to know what you don’t know. Whether this is your first baby, and this is all brand new, or this is your third baby, and you are left with questions about your previous experiences, it will benefit you and your birth partner to take classes and learn about what YOU want in your birth experience. Labor and birth are not a pathology, and it’s important to understand physiological birth so that you can make informed decisions about your birth and your care. You deserve a class that will share your excitement for your experience—however you want to give birth—and teach you about all of your options, not just those that make you a “good patient.” We believe that you were Made for Birth & Beyond!
Are Lamaze classes only for those wanting an unmedicated birth?
The Lamaze philosophy of birth stipulates that "birth is normal, natural, and healthy" and that "women have a right to give birth free from routine medical interventions." But Lamaze also educates women so that when interventions are needed, or pain relief medication is desired, women are able to give true informed consent.
Modesto Birth & Beyond, LLC offers TWO options for in-person childbirth education in a 3-class series:
GROUP classes & PRIVATE/SMALL GROUP classes.
GROUP class series: $300 per couple (snacks included). Space is limited to 6-12 couples.
PRIVATE/SMALL GROUP class series: $400 per couple (snacks included). Please call or text Sheila directly for more information and to schedule them at 209-576-5450.
We hold group classes each month in our 3-week series (8-9 hours) on Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm in Modesto. We do offer a Super Saturday with BOTH birth classes in one day, quarterly. Please fill out & submit the Enrollment Form for Group Childbirth Education or inquire using the Contact Form to find out more about the class schedule.
Sheila & Brooke are both Lamaze® Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCE). Corinne is a Certified lactation educator and counselor (CLEC), now in school for her IBCLC!
When you hear the word Lamaze, what do you think? It’s the breathing method, right? Well, actually, although the Lamaze “method” started as just that, a way to cope with childbirth through breathing techniques, Lamaze childbirth classes have adapted with the times! Today’s families need more than just one method, and today’s partners are ready, more than ever before, to participate more fully in the birthing process. Our Lamaze classes are NOT your Mama’s Lamaze and while breathing is important in labor, there are so many other pain coping techniques that you will learn in class!
At Modesto Birth & Beyond, we feel that attending a quality childbirth education series is an important part of preparing for the most healthy, safe, and satisfying birth possible. We are partnered with Lamaze International to provide evidence-based childbirth education in group & private class settings.
Attending the right childbirth education class can pave the way for the most healthy pregnancy and birth possible. Our Lamaze classes are designed to help families understand the process of childbirth, and to know the options available to them throughout their birth journey. We strive to build confidence by increasing the knowledge base, providing solid evidenced-based information, and pointing families to resources that will supplement their in-classroom learning. We use a variety of teaching techniques to ensure the most interactive and comprehensive childbirth education program possible.
Today’s Lamaze classes are centered around the 6 healthy birth practices for birth! In class we will discuss the nuts and bolts of labor (what happens throughout) as well as what you can do to make it a healthier, happier, & easier birth!
Topics for classes include:
Accessing Evidence-based Care
Pregnancy Nutrition
6 Healthy Birth Practices of Lamaze
Anatomy & Physiology of Normal Birth
Phases & Stages of labor
Pre-labor vs. Labor
Timing Contractions & 5-1-1 Rule
Balanced Pelvic Floor (to promote comfort & optimal fetal positioning)
Laboring & Pushing Positions
Preparing emotionally & physically for labor
Comfort Measures, Relaxation, & Fear Release Exercises
Hands-on Partner Support
Communication with Care Provider & Medical Team
Creating a Birth Plan
Medication Options
Benefits & Risks of Common Interventions/Augmentations
Postpartum Planning & Care
Breastfeeding Information + Resources
Newborn Care Skills
Parents Magazine had an article all about what to expect in a Lamaze class.
