Classes
We are passionate about empowerment and believe education and connection have the power to transform your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum experience.
Located in Allentown, NJ, our monthly classes provide an opportunity to learn, be prepared, and connect with others in the community who are sharing this journey alongside you. We encourage birthing partners to attend, at no extra cost.
We welcome you to book individual classes or purchase a ClassPass to have access to all available classes.
Natural Pain Management
In this hands-on childbirth education class you will learn all of the options for natural pain management for labor. We will practice mindful breathing, labor positions, massage techniques, and more, so you can become more empowered.
Stages and Phases of Labor
This Lamaze class will help you better understand the natural process of labor. Learn how to time contractions, what contractions feel like, when to go to the hospital, pushing techniques, and the importance of immediate skin-to-skin contact.
Newborn Care Class
Learn the basics of newborn care including your baby's first bath, swaddling, feeding, and sleeping. This class will go over all the tricks and tips you need to know first for the few days and weeks of your little one's life.
Understanding Medical Interventions
This class will review the different types of medical interventions in a hospital or birthing center. You will understand the pros and cons of each one and learn how to make the most informed decisions about your labor, birth, and postpartum.
Childbirth Education
In this one-day class, we will go over information about what to expect during labor and delivery, what options you have available to you, and create a toolbox of skills, from breathing to positioning, interventions and options, that will help prepare you.
Postpartum Planning
Join one of our postpartum doulas in this workshop as we review the 5 pillars of a successful postpartum plan: Sleep needs & expectations, Feeding & newborn care, Family dynamics, Nutrition, Herbal healing, Sourcing your community
Infant Massage
Learn how to massage your baby: course for parents and caregivers. Benefits of infant massage include: emotional bonding, soothe baby and reduce crying, aid digestion and relieve colic, gas and constipation, increase daily weight gain, enhance healthy sleep patterns, relieve nasal congestion and teething discomfort, boost immune system and confidence in handling your baby.
Preparing for Breastfeeding
This interactive class will give you the tools you need to reach your infant feeding goals. Topics to be covered include breastfeeding benefits, colostrum and the transition to mature milk, positioning, and alignment for you and your baby, how to latch and how to know if your infant is getting enough milk, breast and nipple care, hand and expression pumping, and more.
Meditation for Pregnancy and Birth
Meditating during pregnancy helps you connect to your baby and feel confident in your ability to birth. During labor, affirmations and meditative breathing settles your nervous system to keep hormones flowing and helps you stay present and able to cope. This workshop will teach you different methods of meditation & breathing techniques for each phase so you will feel ready for labor.
All Upcoming Classes and Events
Our classes are located at:
12 N. Main Street
Allentown, NJ
Parking in the back
Prefer to take classes in Red Bank, NJ? Visit Philomena Birth to enroll!