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Empowering Your Journey to Parenthood
At Family Picnic, we understand that the journey to parenthood is a unique and profound experience. Our childbirth classes are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to be at the center of your birth experience. Contact us and explore the many opportunities we offer from pregnancy through early childhood.
Why Choose Our Childbirth Classes?
Family Picnic provides classes to prepare pregnant people and their partners for childbirth. Our benefits include:
- Client-centric services tailored to your unique needs and expectations.
- Evidence-based information that empowers you to make informed decisions.
- Competitive pricing that ensures quality education is accessible.
- A locally and family-owned business that understands your needs.
- Direct interaction with instructors, ensuring your concerns are addressed promptly.
Take the first step towards a confident and informed childbirth experience. Reach out to Family Picnic today or request a call back at your convenience.
The Power of Birth Childbirth Class Options
Our childbirth classes are available in a paced five-week series or a comprehensive weekend intensive option.
During our five-week series, we provide a thorough understanding of the childbirth process. We delve deep into the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and labor and emphasize the importance of trust in your body. Our classes also provide a supportive environment for you to address your fears, worries, and expectations about pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. With Family Picnic, you're not just attending a class; you're joining a community.
Upcoming Class: Wednesdays, January 8th - February 5th 7- 9:30 pm
Next Class: Wednesdays, March 5th - April 9th (Skipping 3/26) 7 - 9:30 pm (sign up here)
During The Power of Birth Weekend Intensive Class, we help prepare pregnant people and their partners for childbirth. Through the examination of how a woman's body prepares for, labors, and gives birth, you will discover the amazing changes that will take place and how trust in your body is paramount. Moms and partners leave class feeling confident in her ability to birth her baby.
Upcoming Class: Saturday & Sunday, January 11th & 12th 12:00 -5:00 pm
Next Class: Saturday & Sunday, March 8th & 9th 12:00 - 5:00 pm (sign up here)
Cost: $350 (price per couple)
Click on one of the buttons below to sign up for The Power of Birth class that works best for you.
Pelvic Floor Prep for birth
A workshop for pregnant people
Taught by Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Natalia Avelar, DPT, PRPC
This class offers an in-depth introduction to the pelvic floor, focusing on its crucial role during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the pelvic floor functions during labor and delivery, and learn techniques to optimize your birth experience. Through guided practice, you’ll learn:
- breath and pelvic floor coordination to prepare for pushing
- explore ways to soften and lengthen the pelvic floor and perineum for smoother delivery
- the benefits of perineal massage starting at 34 weeks
- labor positions that enhance hip and pelvic mobility to aid in labor progression
- essential tips for initiating a strong postpartum recovery.
This class is designed to compliment our 5-week or weekend intensive Childbirth Classes and empower you with the knowledge and tools for a confident, empowered birth.
Cost: $100
Upcoming class dates:
Tue, Jan. 7th 6:30-8:30 pm
Wed, Feb. 26th 6:30 - 8:30
Wed, Apr. 16th 6:30 - 8:30
Spinning Babies Parent Class
Our Spinning Babies Parent class covers strategic ways to prepare during Pregnancy to get your baby into an optimal fetal position and how to identify where the baby is in your pelvis is during labor to get them to descend and rotate. We will practice specific Spinning Babies labor positions and explain why they are beneficial and when in pregnancy and labor to use them. You will leave the class feeling empowered and ready for your labor!
Taught by Meg Smith and Teri Hatfield who are both certified Birth, Postpartum Doulas, Certified Spinning Babies Educators (2 of only 4 in the whole state!)
This class is a wonderful accompaniment to either our weekend or 5-week Childbirth class!
Next Class: 2025 date TBD
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Located in Chicago, IL, Family Picnic specializes in childbirth classes, doula services, and parent and play groups. Certified lactation consultant. Competitive pricing. 20 years of experience. Call today.
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