Melissa Evans

Aurora—720-207-0358—Melissa@BellyBeginnings.com—www.BellyBeginnings.com

My husband and I have two amazing children. I loved my childbirth classes when I was pregnant with my first child; I loved how we spent so much time on nutrition, communication, and relaxation. What we learned in class was invaluable during both my pregnancies and births and continues to help our family live healthier lives. I am so excited to be able to share what I know with other parents.

I believe how a baby enters this world will have an impact on the rest of their life. I know how a mother feels about her birth will have lasting effects on her life as well. I want you to understand what's going on - inside your body and outside - and to trust yourself. I want you to know your choices, be empowered, and find the untapped strength that lies within. I want labor companions to feel comfortable and confident and to know how important and needed they are from pre-conception, to labor and birth, into grandparenthood. I want your baby to have the gentlest, safest entrance to this world as possible. Our world needs more "whole" families!

Class size is kept small; this gives us more time for relaxation practices, labor rehearsals, videos, and most importantly, to give you as much time as you need for your individual situation. I’m not employed by any hospital, doctor, insurance company, or midwife. I am employed by you and as such, my goal is to make sure all your needs are met.

Classes are designed for both mom and dad/partner. We focus on the skills moms and partners need for labor. I have many activities to sharpen techniques and keep everyone involved. Class topics include ~ being comfortable in pregnancy ~ staying low risk so you have more options ~ communication with your birth team ~ relaxation ~ positive positions ~ physical and emotional stages of labor ~ tools for labor and birth ~ avoiding unnecessary discomfort ~ optimal fetal positioning ~  understanding the choices you have ~ variations and complications to normal birth, including cesareans ~ exercise ~ nutrition ~ breastfeeding ~ newborn care ~ car seats ~ parenting ~ and your concerns. Much of this information will be useful not only in the labor room and nursery, but throughout your life. My comprehensive classes save you the trouble of scheduling pregnancy classes, birth classes, breastfeeding classes, and newborn classes because all of these are included.

I teach from my home; it is a smoke and pet free environment. I would love to have you in class! I may be on the outskirts of town, but I make class worth the drive.