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Week 1

Monday Sept. -9th 7:00-8:30 pm – Zoom
Welcome Zoom (with partner) with Kimberly Motill- Perinatal Wellness Coach, Labor/Birth Doula & Perinatal Yoga Specialist.

The couples will gather virtually to meet one another, and Kimberly will discuss schedules, logistics, and any questions you have about the series.

Thursday Sept. 12th 6:30-8:30 pm - Zoom
Pregnancy Foundations (pregnant person only) - with Kimberly Motill

You will connect as a group and gain knowledge to support your pregnancy & birth. We will discuss healthy posture during pregnancy, nutrition, emotional wellness, and more. We will discuss common ailments and holistic solutions.

Saturday, Sept. 14th – Zoom 4:00-6:00 pm – Zoom
Labor Education Zoom (with partner) with Kimberly Motill
Kimberly will guide you through an informative presentation of what to expect during the 3 stages of labor. Including signs of labor, when to leave for the birthplace, managing pain and more.

Sunday, Sept. 15th 3:00-5:30 Stamford Church of Christ
Labor Support (with partner) – Kimberly Motill
Couples will learn techniques to access a calm presence in preparation for pregnancy, labor and delivery.  Birth partners will learn simple, useful ways to support the physical and emotional needs of their birthing partner.

Week 2

Thursday, Thursday, Sept. 19th 7:00- 8:30 pm – Stamford Church of Christ
Infant/Child CPR, Choking and First aid class (with partner) - with Terry Robustelli, RN and Certified American Red Cross Instructor

This Pediatric CPR/First Aid course for parents, soon to be parents and other family members or caregivers, will teach you how to recognize and treat medical emergencies, including CPR & Choking.

Saturday, Sept. 21st 1:00-3:00 pm – Stamford Church of Christ
Breastfeeding Class (with partner) with Trisha Ludwig CNM, IBCLC
You will learn everything you need to know to get breast feeding off to a good start, and tools to sustain your feeding journey. All your questions will be answered in our post class Q & A.


Week 3

Wednesday, Sept. 25th 6:00-8:45 pm – Stamford Church of Christ 
Fear Release & Following Your Inner Wisdom (pregnant person only) – with Kimberly Motill
Learning to trust your inner knowing is a crucial part of the journey of motherhood. Kimberly will guide you in the process of tuning into, and trusting your intuition, and release fears to clear the pathway of inner wisdom & empowerment.

Saturday, Sept. 28th 3:30-5:30 pm – Stamford Church of Christ
Baby Care Basics & Post Partum Recovery (with partner) – with Sooo-z Mastropietro, Birth & Postnatal Doula, CLC
This class will educate you on baby care topics, including breast & bottle feeding, changing, swaddling, bathing, and more. We will also discuss what to expect and how to prepare for postpartum recovery. You will leave feeling ready to care for yourself and your baby at home.

Week 4

Monday, Sept. 30th 7:00-8:15 pm – Zoom
Formulating Your Birth Plan and making informed decisions for your birth (with partner) -Kimberly Motill
Kimberly will guide you in formulating a care plan for your labor and birth of your baby. You will learn strategies on how to make informed decisions and advocate for yourselves and your baby.

Wednesday, October 2nd 7:00-8:30 pm – Zoom
Closing Zoom (with partner) with Kimberly Motill

We will connect one last time as a group. You will have the opportunity to get any questions answered and be sure you are set up with resources and action plans for preparing for the rest of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum.