I teach the Lamaze series, the Great Starts classic series and Sibling Preparation for Parents classes at Parent Trust for Washington Children. All classes are located at the Parent Trust for Washington Children's Center for Strong Families classrooms.

The Lamaze series at Parent Trust for Washington Children is based on the Lamaze philosophy:

• Birth is normal, natural and healthy.
• The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
• Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.
• Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by their care provider and place of birth.
• Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
• Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
• Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and to trust their inner wisdom.
• See the 8-week Lamaze series class outline.
• See the Lamaze series evaluation form.
• See feedback from previous class participants
• See summary evaluations from January - June, 2012
• See evaluation summaries for July 2013 - June 2014.

My 2018 Lamaze Series are scheduled for these dates at Northwest Hospital:

Tuesdays, 7-9pm:  4/10/2018 - 5/29/2018

Tuesdays, 7-9pm:  6/5/2018 - 7/24/2018

Tuesdays, 7-9pm:  10/2/2018 - 11/20/2018

REGISTER for Lamaze Classes Now!

This class gives parents helpful tips for how to prepare their child (ren) for the birth of a new baby. It is most helpful for parents whose children are 2 to 8 years old.

Topics include:  Ideas for age-appropriate things you can do during pregnancy to teach your child about babies and the changes they bring, planning and preparing your child for what will happen while you are in labor and during your hospital stay, and ways to help smooth out any challenges in the early weeks and months with a new baby in the house. We will address emotional challenges, regression, safety issues, ways to help prevent or defuse the jealousy that naturally arises, and ways to help your older child learn how to interact well with the baby.  See the Sibling Preparation for Parents class Handout and the Sibling Preparation for Parents Worksheet. 

REGISTER for Sibling Preparation for Parents 

The comprehensive series includes all of the information you need about pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care. The class time allows for lecture, videos, group discussion, and plenty of time for practicing skills for coping with labor pain. The series also allows you to meet other expectant parents so you can socialize, support each other, and find future playmates for your baby.   The series includes the following information:

Preparing for Labor & Birth:

REGISTER for a Great Starts Series

All classes are located at the Parent Trust for Washington Children's Center for Strong Families classrooms.