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Little Light MidwiferyBradley method Homebirth Series
Childbirth and newborn preparation classes
We will be teaching a new Series starting
 Jan. 21, 28, feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
We teach a 6 class series.
Vanessa @ 952-937-6196.or homebirth@email

Natural Childbirth method Homebirth Series  Childbirth and newborn preparation classes
 We will be teaching a new Series starting
 Nov. 5, 12, 19th, Dec. 3, 10, 17th
 We teach a 6 class series.
 Vanessa @ 952-937-6196.or
homebirth@minnesotabirthnetwork.com
Chris and I teach in Chanhassen, near Hwy 5 (2 miles South of Hwy7 and Excelsior, MN ). We have intimate classes and take
 around 6 couples wanting homebirth and we teach in our
 home. We teach everything from relaxation to birth plans. Including
couple communication, fear of birth, nutrition, comfort measures,
helping baby find optimal position, rhythm of labor, transport in labor or postpartum, second stage and pushing positions, complications, birth
art, infant prep.   Click here for Class content
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bradley methodNatural Childbirth Classes
The Bradley Method
We will be teaching a new Series starting April 28th 2008 Mondays
6:30-9pm. 
We teach an 11 class series.
Chris and I teach in Chanhassen, near Hwy 5 (2 miles South of Hwy7 and Excelsior, MN )  We have intimate classes and take around 6 couples wanting hospital or homebirth and we teach in our home.  We teach everything from relaxation to birth plans.  Including couple communication, fear of birth, nutrition, comfort measures, helping baby find optimal position, rhythm of labor, interventions and medications, second stage and pushing positions, complications, birth art, infant prep.
Vanessa @ 952-937-6196.or bradley@email
Click here for Class Content


Homebirth Classes  
Class 1

Introduction to the Bradley Method®
This class deals briefly with the history of the Bradley Method®, its philosophy and goals.  Time to get to know your instructor and the other students.  We will begin to look at fear and our culture and ways we handle pain.  Important pregnancy exercises and relaxation techniques will be introduced.

Class 2

Nutrition/ Candle-light dinner/ Avoidance/Breathing/Introduction to Self-guided imagery/
This class focuses on good nutrition for you and your baby during pregnancy.  We will be serving a candle light dinner helping to find a good balance along with the good protein we need.  We help you to evaluate your diet and suggest ways to improve it if necessary.  We will discuss what to avoid food and continue to study the ways you can keep yourself healthy and low risk during pregnancy by incorporating a low stress atmosphere. We will discuss the importance of deep abdominal breathing (Bradley® does not have a breathing “technique”)
Pregnancy/ The Coach’s Role and Labor Support
During this class, we discuss anatomy and physiology as well as common pregnancy discomforts and how to handle them naturally.   We discuss the father’s role during pregnancy, birth, bonding & breastfeeding. We will play the Newly Wed game.

Class 3

The Natural Rythm of Labor & Comfort Measures for Labor Support   
This class focuses on how your body works in first stage labor.  We cover anatomy and physiology, stressing our respect for the natural process and examining the built-in safeguards for you and your baby.
  We will teach basic coaching techniques and practice first  stage labor positions. This class focuses on evaluating the progress  of labor.  You will learn about the Natural Alignment Plateau and the importance of having time to labor.    We will try different comfort measures and support for labor and positions for first, second, and third stage and use of the Robozo, the Mexican traditional technique.

Class 4

Second Stage Labor/Third Stage
This class focuses on how your body works during second stage labor and how your body works when delivering the placenta.  We cover anatomy and physiology, stressing our respect for the natural process.  We will discuss the Fetal Heimlich Maneuver.  Basic pushing techniques and positions. You will also learn what you can do to avoid tearing at the time of birth.  We will have a coaching competition while practicing first stage labor.
Energy saving techniques in Labor
 You will learn the B.E.S.T techniques for labor and birth you will use while in labor.
Posterior labors
Comfort measures and techniques to help baby to rotate to an optimal position.

Class 5

Planning Your Birth/Emergency Birth
This class covers information on how to prepare for fast labors.  We discuss: the importance of evaluating your feelings and listing your priorities, and discussing your choices with your birth team
Complications/
Circumcision/Birth Art
This class goes over possible deviations from your birth plan and various complications.  We learn how to avoid these problems if possible, how to evaluate when it is necessary to intervene, and how to handle interventions that become necessary.   We will express ourselves and our idea of birth without language.
Breastfeeding
 We will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for mom, baby, and the whole family.

Class 6

Advanced First and Second Stage Tech.
Advanced Relaxation techniques
In the last class, we review labor and coaching  techniques. 
This class is filled with advanced coaching techniques dealing directly with the challenge of handling first and second stage labor.  It helps to pull together all of the information you have learned so far.  This class also covers information for coaches on how to handle the challenges they will face in labor.We will do labor practice and review and introduce more relaxation tech.
Postpartum Preparation
Information is given on how to take care of yourself after your baby is born, as well as newborn care, breastfeeding, Nutrition, and parenting styles.

Bradley Method Classes

We will be teaching a new Series April 7th 2008, Mondays.  We are not full yet.  hope you can join us!  We teach 11 classes in a series.  6:30-9pm.  

 Please respond or give me a call and I will EMAIL out a packet. 

Chris and I teach in Chanhassen, near Hwy 5 (2 miles South of Hwy7 and Excelsior, MN )  I will send directions with packet. 
We have intimate classes and take around 6 couples and we teach in our home at this time.
    We teach everything from relaxation to birth plans.  Including a candle-light dinner, couple communication, fear of birth, nutrition, comfort measures, helping baby find optimal position, rhythm of labor, interventions and medications, second stage and pushing positions, birth plans, complications, birth art, infant prep.
    The fee is 380.00 and includes a workbook.  a 50.00 depo is required to save a place in class and is not refundable.
Please send your due date and  address and phone number if you would like a reg. packet sent to you and send back the confirmation deposit and you'll be set.

Peace, Vanessa Hunt-Jansen  BA  952-937-6196
Vanessa Hunt-Jansen BA/TM/CCE/LA
Traditional Midwife
Anthropologist
Natural Childbirth Instructor
Labor Assistant
Founder of Minnesota Birth Network.com


Course Contents (some content may change order without notice)
    Though every class has a specific topic that is covered in detail, each class will also cover nutrition, exercise, positive communications, and coaching.  A different relaxation technique will be assigned for practice each week.  Classes also feature a video presentations. 
Class 1
Introduction to the Bradley Method®
This class deals briefly with the history of the Bradley Method®, its philosophy and goals.  Time to get to know your instructor and the other students.  We will begin to study the ways you can keep yourself healthy and low risk during pregnancy by incorporating a low stress atmosphere and chosing the right care providers. Important pregnancy exercises and relaxation techniques will be introduced and how to avoid unnecessary pain during labor.
Class 2
Nutrition/ Avoidance/Breathing
This class focuses on good nutrition for you and your baby during pregnancy.  We help you to evaluate your diet and suggest ways to improve it if necessary.  We will discuss what to avoid food and tests. We will discuss the importance of deep abdominal breathing (Bradley® does not have a breathing “technique”) We also serve dinner.

Class 3
Pregnancy/Positive Communications/ The Coach’s Role and Labor Support
During this class, we discuss anatomy and physiology as well as common pregnancy discomforts and how to handle them naturally.  We go over some common procedures done during pregnancy and how to communicate your desires to your birth team.  We discuss the father’s role during pregnancy, birth, bonding & breastfeeding. We will play the Newly Wed game.

Class 4
 The Natural Rythm of Labor & Comfort Measures for Labor Support   
This class focuses on how your body works in first stage labor.  We cover anatomy and physiology, stressing our respect for the natural process and examining the built-in safeguards for you and your baby.
  We will teach basic coaching techniques and practice first  stage labor positions. This class focuses on evaluating the progress  of labor.  You will learn about the Natural Alignment Plateau and the importance of having time to labor.    We will try different comfort measures and support for labor and positions for first, second, and third stage and use of the Robozo, the Mexican traditional technique.

Class 5
Intro to Medications and Interventions & First Stage - Induction/Augmentation
We discuss types of medication commonly offered and their inherent risks.
We discuss Various medical and natural methods of inducing and augmenting (speeding up) labor. We will watch a documentary about birth interventions in USA

Class 6
Second Stage Labor
This class focuses on how your body works during second stage labor.  We cover anatomy and physiology, stressing our respect for the natural process.  We will discuss the Fetal Heimlich Maneuver.  Basic       pushing techniques and positions. You will also learn about the myths behind doing an episiotomy, its inherent risks and what you can do to avoid one, ahead of time. We will have a coaching competition while practicing first stage labor.

Class 7
Planning Your Birth/Emergency Birth
This class covers consumer information and how to make a birth plan.  We discuss: procedures done to you and your baby, what your choices are, the importance of evaluating your feelings and listing your priorities, and discussing your choices with your birth team

Class 8
Complications/Cesarean Sections/
Circumcision/Birth Art
This class goes over possible deviations from your birth plan and various complications.  We learn how to avoid these problems if possible, how to evaluate when it is necessary to intervene, and how to handle interventions that become necessary.  We discuss the two most common surgeries performed in the U.S.:  Cesarean Section and Circumcision. We will express ourselves and our idea of birth without language.

Class 9
Breastfeeding and Energy saving techniques in Labor
 You will learn the B.E.S.T techniques for labor and birth you will use while in labor.  We will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for mom, baby, and the whole family.

Class 10
Advanced First and Second Stage Tech.
Advanced Relaxation techniques
In the last class, we review labor and coaching            techniques. 
This class is filled with advanced coaching         techniques dealing directly with the challenge of handling first and second stage labor.  It helps to pull together all of the information you have learned so far.  This class also covers information for coaches on how to handle the challenges they will face in labor.We will do labor practice and review and introduce more relaxation tech.

Class 11
Postpartum Preparation
Information is given on how to take care of yourself after your baby is born, as well as newborn care, breastfeeding, Nutrition, and parenting styles.