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Birth MattersTM: natural, truthful
Christelle designed the Proactive Pregnancy Course and the Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Equipping Course to emphasize the most important choices couples can make to greatly improve their chances for normal, natural childbirths.  The Birth Matters Method childbirth class series is more than just another "preparing for childbirth" class series.  This course (especially if taken following the Proactive Pregnancy 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 natural childbirth equipping course
The Birth Matters Method is an evidence-based natural childbirth course 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.  If you follow the pregnancy and birth commandments, and you have had a low-risk pregnancy, you have a 90-95% chance of giving birth vaginally.  We are so confident that this method works that we guarantee that if you follow all ten rules, you will be satisfied with your birth experience, or we will give you your money back.
 
What is the Birth Matters Method?
 
The Birth Matters Method:
  • Prepares you for what occurs during a normal, natural childbirth, as well as common variations of normal childbirth
  • Teaches you hands-on comfort measures and relaxation techniques to help you avoid unnecessary pain
  • Builds your confidence in your ability to birth normally and naturally
  • Informs you of the birth options that enable most women to give birth naturally
  • Is fun!

 

     

The Birth Matters Method:
 
Commandments 1-3 are included in the Proactive Pregnancy Course.
 
Commandments 4-8 are included in this course: the Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Course.
 
Commandments 9 & 10 are included in the Breastfeeding Matters Natural Parenting Course (not yet available).
 
You are welcome to take one, two, or all three parts of the Birth Matters Method, or just take individual classes that interest you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 5 Birth Matters Lessons
 
1. Surround Yourself with Encouragement and Support
   Mom's Best Friend: dads and other birth partners
 
2. Exercise Techno-Sense
 
3. Know what Normal Birth is Like 
 
4. Prepare Your Birth "Nest"
    Part 1:  Mermaid Moms
    Part 2: Home Sweet Home
 
 
 
 
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 teaching 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 Location: Nativity House Classroom (15072 62nd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082)
Course Meets:
* Tuesdays, April 20-May 25, 2010; 7:30-9 pm
* Tuesdays, June 8-July 13, 2010; 7:30-9 pm
* Tuesdays, October 5-November 9; 7:30-9 pm
Contact Information: Contact Christelle at (651) 403-3556 or email: info@stcroixbirth.com
Course Fee: $125, everyone gets one class FREE!  Need more financial help?  Ask about our Scholarship Fund!
To Register: Contact us