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Bradley Method
Holly Poulson, AAHCC
American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth
740-376-0446
www.bradleybirth.com
Classes are held Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Third and Wooster St, in Marietta. Call Holly for further information or log on to the web site.
Esali Birth
M. Danielle Bergum
304-273-4190 or 304-482-4729
www.esalibirth.com
info@esalibirth.com
Esali Birth offers independent perinatal ( complete pregnancy through postpartum) education classes in Parkersburg and Ravenswood, WV which include 10-Week complete (scheduled quarterly), 3-Day condensed (scheduled as needed), and Pay-Per-Class (coincides with 10-week series) perinatal education courses focusing on education for every type of birth and includes health & nutrition, informed decisions, and natural childbirth preparation. Self-paced online classes & scheduled online seminars available – open for enrollment 24/7 (these are included with local classes).
Esali Birth also hosts the (free) MOV monthly Breastfeeding Cafe the 4th Saturday of each month at the First United Methodist Church (corner of Juliana & 10th in Parkersburg). Registration recommended for first-time attendees.
Contact Danielle or visit web site for full details, schedule, and registration information. (Visa/Mastercard Accepted). Teen, Military, & Single-Mom discounts available.
Hypnobabies
Amy C. Elliott, PhD, HCHI
Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy/Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor; certified Hypno-doula
304-865-9600
www.hypnobabiesmov.com
1515 Grand Central Avenue, Suite 8
Vienna, WV 26105
“Enjoy your baby’s birth in comfort, joy, and love.” Hypnobabies is a 6 week complete childbirth education course using Gerald Kein’s Painless Childbirth techniques. Private and group classes are available. Call Amy or log on to the web site for more information and class schedules.
Lamaze
Lucy Juedes, LCCE
740-594-8039
www.birthprepbasics.com
This is a Lamaze series of classes where you’ll learn more about:
- Labor & birth basics
- Maintaining comfort & progress
- Natural & medical pain relief options
- Managing complications
- Relaxation & massage practice
- New baby, mom, and family care
These classes are ongoing, economical, and highly-rated by both moms and birth partners. Classes are based in Athens/The Plains, for a total of 15 class hours. For more info, please contact Lucy Juedes at lucyj@intelliwave.com.
