Proactive Pregnancy: reach your goal of a safe, healthy, satisfying pregnancy and birth!
Want to learn more about how to have a great pregnancy? This 3 session course explains why a "Proactive Pregnancy" normally has the best outcomes for mom and baby. Read more about our Philosophies of Care for moms and babies. The course is based on the book Proactive Pregnancy: The Proven Path to a Healthier Baby, a More Comfortable Pregnancy, and a Safer, More Satisfying Birth by St. Croix Birth & Parenting's Director and certified childbirth educator, Christelle Hagen, CCE.
Proactive Pregnancy
The Proven Path to a Healthier Baby, a More Comfortable Pregnancy,
and a Safer, More Satisfying Birth
by Christelle J. K. Hagen, CCE
Includes the 10 Commandments to follow to maximize your chances for a natural pregnancy, childbirth and successful breastfeeding
Research based; gives you up to date information on the 3 most important things to do while pregnant
Written with honesty and humor by a mom who isn't perfect and doesn't expect you to be
Jam packed with practical tips; includes space for you to write your own reactions and thoughts
Perfect for all pregnant mothers, whether this is your first or fifth pregnancy
Can be read and used as a home study course all by itself, or you can boost your learning by reading the book while taking the Proactive Pregnancy Course
Review from an expectant mom:
"I never did get the chance to tell you how much I enjoyed your book!! I thought it was so well done and so professional. I only wish I had read it before I even had [baby #1]. It was a great reminder of things even this late in my current pregnancy. The nutritional information was great and that's probably where I struggle the most when it comes to being pregnant... Your whole concept of "proactive pregnancy" can easily be seen throughout the whole book and I love it. Pregnancy is not something that's happening to you (well, kinda, but you know what I mean), but something that involves your active participation in and cooperation with... All this to say, I loved your book, wish I had read it sooner."
--This expectant mom's healthy, full-term baby was born naturally and safely 6 days after sending this review!
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Proactive Pregnancy Course
Proactive Pregnancy is the workbook for the Proactive Pregnancy Course. Pregnancy isn't a time to sit back and just take what comes. By being proactive in your decisions and choices, you can have a tremendous impact on how your pregnancy develops and on your health and your baby's growing body. You will learn the Ten Commandments of Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding--ten rules to follow to help keep your pregnancy and birth normal and healthy. The course covers the first three commandments in depth. If your pregnancy is low risk, and you follow the commandments in this course, you will have:
an 87.9% likelihood of a natural childbirth (no pain medications necessary; no interventions)
a 91-96.3% likelihood of a vaginal birth (for mothers with low-risk pregnancies)
a 98.3% likelihood of being satisfied with your birth experience
This natural pregnancy course is fun, interactive, honest, and evidence-based. Find out the information you need to have a safe, healthy, satisfying pregnancy. This course is recommended for all expectant moms and dads who wish to have a healthy pregnancy, and a safe, beautiful, and satisfying natural childbirth experience, without unnecessary interventions. This is not a "childbirth preparation" class, but rather a course meant to give you the information you need to maximize the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and set the stage for a good birth. (If you also desire childbirth education, we suggest taking this course followed by the Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Equipping Course.) The Proactive Pregnancy Course is for open-minded couples who are willing to learn new things and take the initiative to plan for a positive pregnancy and a great birth!
About this class
Instructor: Christelle J. K. Hagen, CCE Christelle is a certified childbirth educator with Apple Tree Family Ministries ("Childbirth Without Fear", the Grantly Dick-Read Method) and is the creator of the Birth Matters Method of Natural Childbirth. Christelle has been teaching and helping with childbirth education classes since 1999. Christelle has written the Proactive Pregnancy course to give couples more of the facts that they need to know to achieve the natural pregnancies and intervention-free childbirths they desire. To learn more about Christelle, read about us.
The Proactive Pregnancy Home Study Course Kit with all materials included!
The Proactive Pregnancy Home Study Basic Course Kit includes the Proactive Pregnancy Course Manual, a booklet illustrating positive pregnancy positions, a booklet on how to manage morning sickness, 2 brochures, and a prenatal exercise book. It is perfect for mothers at any stage of pregnancy---the earlier the better! Save over $10 on these materials by purchasing as a kit! Retail price for all materials: $30.55 Our Price: $20.00
The Deluxe Course Kit also includes a Dyna-Band to aid your prenatal workouts, a full-length nutrition book with guidelines not only for pregnancy but for all stages of the childbearing years, and a helpful magnetic laminated chart to hang on your fridge to remind you to work toward your healthy pregnancy goals (exercise, nutrition, and more). Save over $10 on these materials by purchasing as a kit! Retail price for all materials: $43.30 Our Price: $33.00
Purchasing either Proactive Pregnancy Course Kit entitles you to a $10 discount on our face-to-face prenatal exercise class, the Exercising Expectantly Prenatal Fitness Class, which is taught by a certified childbirth educator.