Two class series: Weekends
Mornings 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Lizabeth Baker-Wade, R.N.
Childbirth Educator, Birth Consultant, Labor and Delivery Nurse

Contact Liz for class availability and registration at:
liz@birthandbeyond.net
310.458.7678

Labor Basics Crash Course is a 3 ½ hour class covering the following:

• Signs of labor
• Stages of Labor
• Normal Vaginal Birth
• The immediate post partum period of the mother and neonate
•Options for Pain control in labor

Ample material will be provided to cover topics such as relaxation techniques, positions for laboring, problem solving and Cesarean Section.

Beginning 2012:
Enrolling in Birth Basics covers the stages of labor, pushing, birth and the immediate post partum period. This is a one-time meeting which takes place during Class 1 of my two class series. Birth basics students do not return for class 2.

If you are interested in the two class series please enroll in Prepared Childbirth Education .

Birth Basics-$140
Class 1 only

Prepared Childbirth Education-Two class series-$175
Class 1- Includes Birth Basics
Class2-Interventions/Cesarean Section/Relaxation

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Lizabeth Baker-Wade, R.N.
Childbirth Educator, Birth Consultant, Labor and Delivery Nurse

Contact Liz for class availability and registration at:
liz@birthandbeyond.net
310.458.7678

Cheryl K. Baker, CCE, CD, CLE
Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Educator

Contact Cheryl for class availability and registration at:
cheryl@birthandbeyond.net
310.837.5686

September 6 – October 25, 2012

November 1 – 29, 2012 (off 11/22)

August 2 -23, 2012

Cheryl K. Baker, CCE, CD, CLE
Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Educator

What is a Doula, and why would you want one?
What if you already have a partner who plans to be actively involved?
How do you find the right doula for you and your family?
Can you afford one?  (Yes!)

Join other new and expectant parents at Meet the Doulas Night to learn the answers
to these and other questions about birth and postpartum doula services. 

~ Receive an overview of what doulas do
~ Learn the benefits of doula services
~ Understand how dads/partners and doulas work together
~ Discover how to find the right doula for you

Doulas from our practice will be on hand to answer your questions, offer personalized referrals, and represent some of the wonderful variety of personalities, ages, backgrounds, and skills you can find in a birth or postpartum doula. Time is also provided for parents to meet individual doulas in brief "get acquainted" interviews.  It is also a wonderful opportunity if you have hired a Birth and Beyond / Birth Partners doula to meet her back-up doulas.

About the teacher

Cheryl is a DONA Certified Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Lactation Educator through UCLA.   Her private practice has a direct focus on women’s wellness, pregnancy and breastfeeding. For over 15 years, Cheryl has been on staff for Santa Monica/UCLA Orthopedic Hospital as a Childbirth Instructor.  Her experience in the labor room as a Doula enhances her classes since she sees what works first hand.  Cheryl’s clients describe her as open, warm, nurturing and knowledgeable. She feels that birth should be an incredibly empowering experience but understands that it takes some care and planning to achieve. Her passion for this special time is both enthusiastic and authentic. Cheryl Baker was also awarded the Childbirth Educator of the Year for outstanding teaching from the Doulas Association of Southern California in 2005 & 2007.

Contact Cheryl for class availability and registration at:
cheryl@birthandbeyond.net
or 310.837.5686

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This class will be taught by
Gina Edwards, CLE or Cheryl K. Baker, CCE, CD, CLE

Contact Cheryl for class availability and registration at:
cheryl@birthandbeyond.net
310.837.5686
Contact Gina for class availability and registration at:
323-788-3262

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Heike Marruzzi
Postpartum Referral Coordinator, Child Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Hypnobirthing® Instructor,
Professional Life Coach, Certified NLP Masterpractitioner and Reiki Master

Contact Heike for class availability and registration at:
heike@birthandbeyond.net
310 425.6996

Tiffany Howsam
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Contact Tiffany for class availability and registration at:
310-226-2912

Ever wonder if you are the only one feeling stressed out and alone now that a baby has joined your family? Wasn’t it supposed to be easier?
If you are finding yourself feeling sad, anxious, angry or irritable, group support can help!

Here you will have a chance to talk about motherhood as it really is. We’ll discuss:

• The stresses • The worries
• The challenges • The joys

The group is led by Tiffany Howsam, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who also specializes in pregnancy postpartum related issues. Babies are welcome.

*fee includes single or couple participation with one set of materials

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Tony Hill
*Please note, this class has different instructors.

Contact Liz for class availability and registration at:
liz@birthandbeyond.net
310.458.7678

FOR PARENTS WITH BABIES IN THE NICU ONLY:
We understand that babies can be discharged from the NICU at the last minute and parents need to complete their CPR class.
Birth and Beyond will allow parents in this circumstance to show up to class without advance registration.

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Deborah Raoult

Contact Deborah for class availability and registration at:
310.625.3739 or deborah@unfoldingbody.com

Birthing from Within is a creative and innovative approach to preparing for birth developed by midwife Pam England. It begins by asking key questions such as:

What is it that YOU need to know to give birth?
How will you cope with the intensity and unknown of birth and parenting?
How are you preparing to give and receive support in labor and beyond?

Birthing from Within's guiding principles acknowledge childbirth as a profound rite of passage, not a medical event (even when medical care is part of the event). It sees the essence of childbirth as a self-discovery process, not assimilating obstetric information. Here the purpose of childbirth preparation is to prepare mothers to give birth in awareness, not to achieve a specific birth outcome. It acknowledges pain as an inevitable part of childbirth, yet looks at what can be done to ease suffering. It accepts pregnancy and birth outcomes are influenced by a variety of factors, but can't be controlled by planning. Birthing from Within encourages Fathers to help best as birth guardians or loving partners, not as coaches; they also need support.

Our sessions include:
• Learning and exploring a variety of proven pain coping practices that can serve as on-going resources throughout your life.
• Exploring cultural and personal views about parenting.
• Learning practical information about birth and early parenting.
• Being introduced to the "labor land" and what environmental conditions support a woman's physiology to give birth.
• Meeting other couples in a small group format to share the wonder, concerns and questions that are a part of the pregnancy experience.
•....and much more!

Yoga teacher and movement educator Deborah Raoult has been teaching and working with pregnant women and new mothers since 1982.
Her practice as a Birthing from Within mentor and doula now serves women throughout Los Angeles. Deborah has devoted her work to serving
women and supporting their connection with their bodies and their spirituality. She has a particular passion for the childbearing year.
Her mission is supporting women and their families, celebrating pregnancy, birth and parenting as powerful rites of passage that can transform
our relationship to body, community and the Earth.

A Dharma practitioner since the mid-seventies, Deborah is also the mother of three grown children, two of whom were born at home.

Elaine Barrington, LCSW

Contact Elaine for class availability and registration at:
elaine@naturalparentingway.com
or calling 310-570-8219
www.naturalparentingway.com

Mommy & Me – A Group for New Moms is a great opportunity to find support and friendship with other moms during baby's first year while learning about infant development and parenting.

We discuss all the big topics including sleep, feeding, bonding, and development with an additional focus on the big picture…What’s important to you? What kind of parent do you want to be? How has a new baby changed your identity and relationships?

You will build confidence in your ability to read and respond to baby’s cues and help baby thrive! We have fun singing songs and encouraging baby’s development with different toys and activities.

Come share your parenting struggles and joys in a stress-free environment with other moms who know just what you’re going through, and get your needs met too!

Elaine Barrington, LCSW is a family therapist and mom. She has over a decade of experience helping parents bond with their babies to create meaningful connections and positive, lifelong relationships. Her goal is to provide support, information, and skills so that you feel clear and centered about your parenting choices, and appreciate and enjoy your relationship with your baby. Elaine offers mommy & me, parenting groups, and inhome
parent support.

Elaine Barrington, LCSW

Contact Elaine for class availability and registration at:
elaine@naturalparentingway.com
or calling 310-570-8219
www.naturalparentingway.com

A monthly discussion group facilitated by a licensed family therapist for moms who had a baby in their forties. Moms enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation on a different topic each month sharing the joys and challenges of being a 40+ mom. Knitting needles optional!

Elaine Barrington, LCSW is a family therapist and mom. She has over a decade of experience helping parents bond with their babies to create meaningful connections and positive, lifelong relationships. Her goal is to provide support, information, and skills so that you feel clear and centered about your parenting choices, and appreciate and enjoy your relationship with your baby. Elaine offers mommy & me, parenting groups, and inhome
parent support.

Elizabeth Reinstein

Contact Elizabeth at:
(310) 463-7691

Elizabeth Reinstein is a certified massage therapist who specializes in pre and postnatal massage. With over twelve years of experience, she is uniquely qualified to assist women with common discomforts and high-risk needs that include hospital visits and bed rest.

Elizabeth uses a combination of massage techniques (Therapeutic Bodywork, Healing Hot Stone Therapy and Chronic Pain Relief) along with myofascial stretches that help to alleviate the back, hip and leg pain that accompanies the pressures of a growing fetus on the sacroiliac joints. With this extensive training, she combines the soothing touch of massage with the more powerful and technical touch of a physical therapist. Her studio is tranquil and in the neighborhood. Plus, she is a really nice person. Let her help you relax and relieve the aches and pains associated with pregnancy, birth and post delivery.

Call her at (310) 463-7691 for more information on how she can help you.

Octavia Lindlahr

Contact Octavia for class availability and registration at:
sacredmother@hotmail.com
(818) 645-4692
Website: www.otbee.com

"Outside the Box" developmental play groups for babies are distinctively described as one hour, facilitated play groups which focus on multi-sensory stimulation to enhance brain development in infants.

A large emphasis is placed on creating an environment where parents can learn how to identify and read the baby's cues, attach and bond, and participate in exercises and
activities they can continue at home to encourage learning and development. These groups were formed with the philosophy of strengthening the bond between parent and baby.

Many first-time parents are not familiar with ways to entertain, interact, and teach their young infants. The need for groups that are not only fun, but are increasing the amount of brain synapses being activated in a young brain was evident and heard. These groups are
committed to teaching parents ways to teach their babies, so that future learning is easier and more accessible.

Activities that incorporate visual and audio tracking, internal rhythm setting, thought progression, right-brain/left-brain manipulation, fine motor skills, mimicking and
overall brain stimulation, and the use of specifically chosen tools/toys are used. Babies are encouraged to use their voices, interact with other babies, and explore new concepts. Because infants learn by repetition, much of the class content stays the same for adaptation, however, new learning activities and concepts are introduced every week.

This is not your typical "bubble blowing" play group.

Giuditta Tornetta

Contact Guiditta for class availability and registration at:
joyinbirthing@yahoo.com
(310) 435-6054

Hypnosis for Birth is a class designed for couples/mothers looking to deepen their preparation for labor and delivery. In this one day class we focus on how to use self-hypnosis during labor and delivery. You will learn techniques designed specifically to reach a state of total relaxation at the on set of a wave sending you into a deep state of relaxation for one minute, one minute at the time. Using NLP (Nuro-linguistic-programming) techniques we will show you how to anchor powerful moments from your past that will help you achieve the birthing experience of your future.

You will learn how to eradicate fears and anxieties that can stand in the way of your body gently relaxing and birthing your baby.

Consciously including your baby in the preparation, labor and delivery, we’ll help you shift your consciousness from “Labor is happening to me” to “My baby and I are working together to bring a new life into the world” using and ancient and proven method of relaxation: self-hypnosis

One Class: Weekends - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Contact Heike at:
(310) 425-6996

Our Program is designed to gently guide and support your family through this special transition that you may get off to the best start with your new precious baby.

The doulas we refer are loving, compassionate, experienced and knowledgeable about all aspects of postpartum, including infant care and development, breastfeeding, normal postpartum and cesarean recovery, postpartum blues & depression, facilitating bonding, and meal preparation.

For postpartum doula referrals, consultation and questions please contact Heike Marruzzi at (310)-425-6996.

We are looking forward to provide you and your family with the assistance and care that will match your family’s needs in the best possible way.

Heike Marruzzi is the Birth and Beyond Postpartum Referral Coordinator, Child Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Hypnobirthing® Instructor, Professional Life Coach, Certified NLP Masterpractitioner and Reiki Master. She has helped many parents to enjoy their new baby, feeling more comfortable and confident and assisted the whole family unit including older siblings and pets to grow into happy families.