Category: Childbirth Education

Group Childbirth Class in May

April 20, 2010 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Full Moon’s Daughter is seeking 2 more couples for the May childbirth class. This 4 week series will be catered to all participants.Our classes are hands-on, interactive, and designed to prepare you and your family for a new baby. Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:

  • The physical, emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy and labor
  • Nutrition, exercise and sex during pregnancy
  • How pain plays a part in labor
  • Partner and doula support
  • Birth plans and birth bags
  • Pushing
  • Hospital interventions and newborn procedures
  • The first hour after birth
  • Breastfeeding
  • Life with a newborn
  • Insert your interest here

Each participant in this class will receive handouts, community resource information and potential friendships with other new families.

The next class is scheduled for May and we will work within each person’s schedule as best we can. We currently have 2 families signed up and are looking for 1 to 2 more couples to make it a go. Please contact us to be added to the list of expecting parents scheduled to attend this class.

Classes are held in NE Portland, off of 15th Street, about a mile north of Alberta St. If a group of friends get together to take this class, we may also be willing to come to your home for each session.

Cost of class is $125 – $150 per couple for 4, 2 hour sessions. Minimum of 2 couples, max of 5.

When: Sign up for May 2010 class sessions. Day and time will be determined by class interest.
Where: NE Bryant Street., Portland, Oregon 97211
Cost: The Childbirth Series is offered on a sliding scale, based on what each person can afford and ranges from $125 – $150 per couple.
Details: At each session you will receive evidence-based handouts about each topic, community resources to take home, potential friendship with other expecting couples, the safe space to share stories, concerns and questions and a group that will support you throughout the rest of your pregnancy.

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Choosing a Childbirth Class in Portland

February 10, 2010 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education | Tagged | Comments (1)

Why is it important for moms to attend a childbirth class?
Most hospital care providers can only spend, at most, 15 minutes with you during your prenatal appointments. That is not enough time to ask your questions, receive informed care and choice and practice labor positions and comfort measures. Even if you are working with a midwife who spends a full hour with you at each prenatal, it’s still important to receive education from a different perspective.

What happens during most childbirth classes?
That all depends on the type of class you are taking. If it’s a hypnobirthing class, you’ll likely end each session with a realizing visualization / meditation to prepare you for birth. If you’re attending Birthing From Within, then you’ll have a more tactile experience with art supplies and crafts to discover your inner fears and concerns regarding the birthing process. If you’re a Lamaze type of girl, you’ll learn very practical comfort measures to use during birth. The Yoga Way to Birthing is a physical practice and the Bradley Method ensures your partner is involved. And then there are the more eclectic styles of childbirth classes, like those offered at Full Moon’s Daughter – where you get to experience a little bit of everything. So it really depends on what type of childbirth class is being offered.

When should I sign up for a childbirth class?
Most classes are 4-6 weeks long, with the exception of the Bradley Method which is 11 weeks. So around your 30th week is a good time to begin a class. Everything will still be fresh by the time your baby is ready to be born, but it won’t be so late that you’re stressing about missing the last 2 classes because you have a new baby to care for.

What questions should I ask of the instructor?
What is your childbirth philosophy?
Where were you trained?
How many couples per class?
Will there be homework?
Will there be physical activity during class?
Will community resources be provided?
May I see the agenda prior to signing up for the class?

What if the father of the baby isn’t in my life? Can I bring a friend?
Of course! There isn’t a childbirth class in Portland that wouldn’t welcome your birth support person. If you’re having a friend or family member support you because the father of the baby isn’t involved, you might want to consider working with a doula during your labor.

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Private Childbirth Classes in Portland, Oregon

February 6, 2010 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

Looking for a custom, personal and interactive childbirth class that focuses on natural and normal childbirth? Well, Full Moon’s Daughter has just that.

The first step is to give us a call (503.737.8834). We’ll talk about when you’re due, where you’re giving birth and what you want to learn. I’ll then email you an agenda based on that information. You email me back and let me know if you agree to the topics. We then schedule dates for me to come to your house.

To your home I bring childbirth movies, large posters, model newborns, pelvises and placentas and art supplies (if you want that). We start the session with a small check in and end with a special closing activity. Each session is 60 – 90 minutes and there is a lot of information passed and always time for questions. At all the sessions you will receive handouts, activities, feedback, homework and community resources.

Private childbirth classes are a great option for busy folks, those that have specific needs and moms who just don’t feel like leaving home one more time.

If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to call or email.

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What to Expect During Labor & Early Postpartum Workshop – January 10

November 25, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education, Childbirth and Labor, Full Moon's Daughter | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

What are the signs of early labor? Have you ever wondered what labor will be like? How will you handle it? What role will your partner, friend or family play in the birth of your child? What do you do with baby after he or she is outside your womb?

This interactive 4 hour workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Birth plans and birth bags
  • Natural and safe labor induction methods
  • What to do once labor begins
  • Early signs of labor
  • Positions, breathing and other pain coping techniques
  • Ways to keep labor progressing
  • Partner’s role during labor
  • Comfort measures
  • Standard hospital interventions
  • Pushing
  • The first hour after birth
  • Common newborn procedures
  • Postpartum care
  • Parenting

Call to be added to our list. There is a winter workshop scheduled for January:

When: January 10, Sunday – 1pm – 5pm
Where: NE Bryant St. Portland, OR 97211, This workshop, with some adjustments, can also be held as a private series in your home or another comfortable space.
Cost: The “What to Expect” workshop is offered on a sliding scale, between $75 – $90, based on what you can afford.
Details: You will receive evidence-based handouts about each topic, community resources to take home, potential friendship with other expecting couples, the safe space to share stories, concerns and questions and a group that will support you throughout the rest of your pregnancy. And maybe lunch, ask for details.

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Winter Group Childbirth Series – January 2010 – 4 Week Series

November 24, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education, Full Moon's Daughter | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Group Childbirth Classes

Full Moon’s Daughter’s workshops hope to inspire participants to educate, empower and enable themselves to achieve the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period for which they seek. Our workshops are creative, educational programs designed to include all participants needs by keeping class size small.

We offer positive birth classes catered to all participants. Each class is limited to 5 couples to preserve the integrity of conversation and sharing. Our classes are hands-on, interactive, and designed to prepare you and your family for a new baby. Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:

  • The physical, emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy and labor
  • Nutrition, exercise and sex during pregnancy
  • How pain plays a part in labor
  • Partner and doula support
  • Birth plans and birth bags
  • Pushing
  • Hospital interventions and newborn procedures
  • The first hour after birth
  • Breastfeeding
  • Life with a newborn
  • Insert your interest here

Each participant in this class will receive handouts, community resource information and potential friendships with other new families.

Classes are usually scheduled based on interest and season (winter, spring, summer, fall), please contact us to be added to the list of expecting parents scheduled to attend this class. Classes are held in NE Portland, off of 15th Street, about a mile north of Alberta St. If a group of friends get together to take this class, we may also be willing to come to your home for each session.

Cost of class is $125 – $150 per couple for 4, 2 hour sessions. Minimum of 2 couples, max of 5.

There is an upcoming Winter Childbirth Series scheduled for early 2010:
When: January 9, 16, 23, 30 – Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
Where: NE Bryant Street., Portland, Oregon 97211
Cost: The Childbirth Series is offered on a sliding scale, based on what each person can afford and ranges from $125 – $150 per couple.
Details: At each session you will receive evidence-based handouts about each topic, community resources to take home, potential friendship with other expecting couples, the safe space to share stories, concerns and questions and a group that will support you throughout the rest of your pregnancy.

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Childbirth Classes w/ Full Moon’s Daughter

November 7, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education, Childbirth and Labor | Tagged , | Comments (1)

What you can expect from childbirth classes with Full Moon’s Daughter:
Openness, compassion, learning, sharing, evidence-based information, resources and community.

Topics that will be covered in childbirth classes with Full Moon’s Daughter:

~ The physical, emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy and labor
~ Nutrition, exercise and sex during pregnancy
~ How pain plays a part in labor
~ Partner and doula support
~ Birth plans and birth bags
~ Pushing and what that means
~ Hospital interventions and newborn procedures
~ H1N1 protocols
~ The first hour after birth
~ Breastfeeding
~ Life with a newborn
~ Insert your interest here

Who is Full Moon’s Daughter:
Full Moon’s Daughter was founded by a pregnancy, labor and postpartum holistic doula who is on her way to becoming a homebirth midwife. Courtney currently apprentices at a local birth center as a midwife and volunteers with Nursing Mothers Counsel. She teaches private and group childbirth education classes as well as special topic workshops throughout the Portland area.

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Early Childbirth Workshop

September 5, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Class in Portland, Childbirth Education, Nurture | Tagged | Comments (1)

Full Moon’s Daughter & Confident Birthing are once again offering an Early Pregnancy Workshop at Nurture.

This preparation workshop is for any woman thinking about starting a family, any couple that thinks they might want to start a family, and anyone who already has children and wants more education and information.

As with all our classes, the Early Pregnancy Workshop is organic to what each person wants to learn. In addition to customizing the class to your needs, we will also cover the following topics:

  • The difference between OB/GYN, Certified Nurse Midwives, Naturopathic Midwives, Direct Entry Midwives
  • Hospital Birth Centers, Free-standing Birth Centers and Homebirth options
  • What type of prenatal class best addresses your needs and lifestyle
  • What are pregnancy, labor and postpartum doulas
  • Healthcare support while pregnant and postpartum (Acupuncture, Reiki, Chiropractic, Massage)
  • Nutrition and exercise
  • Baby and new mom essentials
  • Breastfeeding resources and accessories
  • Sleeping options for baby
  • Diapering options and cloth diaper demo
  • Baby sling demos
  • Guest presenters who specialize in pregnancy and newborn care
  • Grab bags full of community resources, handouts. coupons, tea and much more will also be provided.

Upcoming class:
When: October 17 & 18
Where: Nurture, a center for growing families. 1614 NE Alberta St.
Extras: Each couples walks away with a goodie bag full of free samples, CDs, coupons and community resources, an opportunity to meet birth professionals in the community and potential friends. Ohh yeah, and don’t forget about the organic, vegeterian meal included during both nights.
Cost Options: The complete workshop is offered on a sliding scale between $75 – $90 per couple, based on what you can afford. Couples can choose to attend one day for $40 – $50.
Day 1: Choosing a Care Provider, Birth Place, Prenatal Classes and Services
Day 2: Doulas, Breastfeeding & Eco-friendly baby care

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Options for Childbirth – Free Discussion

August 13, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Education, Portland Community | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Angie Gunter, a childbirth educator and owner of Confident Birthing, is hosting a free discussion on “options for childbirth” this Sunday, August 16, from 2-4 at Mamas n Papas on Burnside.  Participants will receive 10% discount in the retail store the day of the discussion.  Pre-registration is required by Saturday – so go ahead and contact Angie directly at confidentbirth@gmail.com.

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Early Pregnancy Class – June 27 – 28

May 7, 2009 | Filed under: Childbirth Education, Childbirth and Labor, Full Moon's Daughter | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Planning for pregnancy, birth or a new baby?  This class will help you sort through your options and provide you with a wealth of community resources, coupons & samples.  Oh, and we’ll feed you too! 


The Early Pregnancy Class is for any woman thinking about starting a family, any couple that thinks they might want to start a family and anyone who already has children and wants more education and information.


The Early Pregnancy Class is organic to what each person wants to learn. In addition to customizing the class to your needs, we will also cover the following topics:

  • The difference between OB/GYN, Certified Nurse Midwives, Naturopathic Midwives, Direct Entry Midwives
  • Hospital Birth Centers, Free-standing Birth Centers and Homebirth options
  • What type of prenatal class best addresses your needs and lifestyle
  • What are pregnancy, labor and postpartum doulas
  • Healthcare support while pregnant and postpartum (Acupuncture, Reiki, Chiropractic, Massage)
  • Nutrition and exercise
  • Baby and new mom essentials
  • Breastfeeding resources and accessories
  • Sleeping options for baby
  • Diapering options and cloth diaper demo
  • Baby sling demos
  • Guest presenters who specialize in pregnancy and newborn care


Grab bags full of community resources, handouts. coupons, tea and much more will also be provided.



Date: June 27 & 28 (Saturday & Sunday)

Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm

Where: Nurture – a Family Wellness Collective (http://www.nurturepdx.com)

  1614 NE Alberta St.

  Portland, OR 97211

Cost: $75 per couple

Eats: Dinner will be catered by din din. When registering, please notify us of any dietary considerations

Raffle: At the end of the second day a raffle will be held and wonderful, community prizes will be given

Contact: Angi Gunther, LCCE

    confidentbirth@gmail.com

    503.890.1361

                or

    Courtney Jarecki

                courtney.jarecki@gmail.com

    503.737.8834


Angi Gunther has been supporting new families in Portland since 2002.  She is the mother of three children born in 2001, 2004 and 2008.  Her children have inspired her work as a Doula, Breastfeeding Advocate & Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. She believes parents need complete information about their options so they can make truly informed decisions.  Angi currently teaches Confident Birthing Childbirth Education classes at Nurture.  


Courtney Jarecki is owner of Full Moon’s Daughter, a professional doula and pregnancy education service. She tends to new moms and babies at a birth center and is a midwifery student. Courtney believes that every woman can have the birth that is perfect for her if she is aware of all her options. Courtney’s path in life is to guide woman toward motherhood.


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