Birth MattersTM: Christian, natural, truthful
After watching well-prepared couples struggle with less than satisfying birth experiences, Christelle designed the
Proactive Pregnancy MattersTM Home Study Course and the Birth Matters
TM Home Study Course to emphasize the most important choices couples can make to greatly improve their chances for normal, natural childbirths. The Birth Matters
TM Method childbirth class series is more than just another "preparing for childbirth" class series. This course (especially if taken following the
Proactive Pregnancy MattersTM course) will give you a set of "commandments" to follow that maximize your chances for a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby, and a birth that is as normal, efficient, and as comfortable as possible. Birth matters: learn what you need to know to make your Birth Day a day you will treasure. Find out what we believe about the needs and rights of laboring moms in our
Philosophies of Care.
The Birth MattersTM Method:
a Christian natural childbirth home study course
Coming soon, the Birth MattersTM Method is an evidence-based natural childbirth course that you take in the comfort of your own home, that gives you the "Ten Commandments of Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding." Following this set of ten rules offers you the best chances for a normal, healthy pregnancy, baby and birth.
What is the Birth MattersTM Method?
The Birth MattersTM Method:
Offers discussions of birth and parenting issues from a Christian perspective
We recommend that you start the series earlier in your pregnancy than most childbirth classes. This "early start" gives you more time to absorb the information, research your options and make any changes you believe are necessary to help you reach your pregnancy and birthing goals. In order to reap the full benefits of the Birth MattersTM Method, it is recommended that you start the course in your fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. This gives you about a month to complete each lesson at a leisurely pace. (While an early start is ideal, late starters are also welcome to take the course!)
The 5 Birth MattersTM Lessons
(Lessons do not have to be taken in any particular order):
1. Surround Yourself with Encouragement and Support
3. Know what Normal Birth is Like
4. Prepare Your Birth "Nest"
Comments from Graduates of the Birth Matters childbirth course (classroom version):
"I learned more than I knew was possible." --expectant dad
"It helped to inform and prepare us for what to expect leading up to and during birth." --expectant dad
"It covered all the topics I expected (& more). I got good hands on practice. It was fun!... I feel more informed about all of my options... Really, you were great! I felt free to ask questions & got good, useable answers." --expectant mom
About this course
Instructor: Christelle J. K. Hagen, CCE Christelle is a certified childbirth educator with Apple Tree Family Ministries (Grantly Dick-Read Method). Christelle has been involved with childbirth education classes since 1999. She has had four births, 3 of them were natural childbirths at home. To learn more about Christelle, read
about us.
Course will be available: February 2010
Contact Information: Contact Christelle at (651) 403-3556 or email:
info@stcroixbirth.comCourse Fee: $175
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