Ellen Contard

Aurora—303-949-0208—Ellen@WellBegun.org—www.WellBegun.org

Congratulations on the addition of a new baby into your life!  In a time and place where many of us have never seen a real birth and approximately one third of all births are by cesarean, childbirth classes are a very important part of preparing for the arrival of a baby.  The classes I teach are a full-scope course in childbirth education, spanning from healthy pregnancy through the newborn period.

My classes recognize the uniqueness of each mother, baby, and family.  You will learn about universal aspects of healthy pregnancy, normal labor, and newborn relationships, while also learning about common variations and what they may mean for your needs during the childbearing year.  Points of focus include nutrition and exercise for a healthy pregnancy; the role of a loving, supportive birth partner; how your body works – and how to work with your body – during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum; options, consumerism, and informed consent; how to positively communicate your preferences to others involved in your pregnancy and birth; unexpected situations such as complications, emergency childbirth, and cesarean section; and postpartum care for the whole family.

Pregnancy, labor, and birth are times filled with choices.  Some of the most important choices you make concerning your child’s future are made before you first hold that baby in your arms, and this is only the beginning of your parenting journey!  My classes will not only give you information about the childbearing year, but they will give you resources and confidence to obtain information and decide what is best for your family in all the years and choices to come.  These classes offer benefits for life!