Alicia Burgett
Chelli Gollaher
Gentle Care Lactation
Inspired Solutions
Mothers Haven
La Leche League
Sacred Heart
Xylina Weaver
Birth Journey Prep
Bradley Method Classes
CHER
HypnoBirthing: Rinzen Shay Kruger
HypnoBirthing Spokane
Inland HypnoBirthing
Lamaze: Dawn M Brown
Birth TalkMindful MamasMothers Haven
American Red Cross
CHER
Mothers Haven
Spokane Fire Dept.
CHER
Sacred Heart
Harmony Yoga
Mellow Monkey
Parkside Fitness
Pilates Rehab
During pregnancy, mothers and families need to stay healthy, prepare for childbirth and learn about bringing home a newborn. That’s a lot to take in! Once your baby is here you may seek breastfeeding support and want to connect with other new parents in our community. Below you will find explanations of the types of the classes and support Spokane has to offer new and expectant parents, and be sure to check out the list of resources at the left side of this page.
Believe it or not, breastfeeding can be difficult and doesn’t always come naturally to every mother and baby. If you find yourself struggling to breastfeed or fear that your baby isn’t being properly nourished, you should speak with your pediatrician and seek breastfeeding support right away. With help from a compassionate and knowledgeable lactation consultant you can learn to successfully breastfeed your baby. See the La Leche League’s web site for more informtation.
Childbirth is a natural process, so why should you take a childbirth preparation class? Understanding the process of pregnancy, labor and birth and learning relaxation techniques can eliminate or reduce fear and empower you to be in charge of your birth experience. Classes are taught by hospitals, clinics, birth centers and independent childbirth educators. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude and you’ll reap the benefits. Visit Inland Hypnobirthing to discover how self hypnosis can be utilized for pain relief during childbirth.
Spending time with others who are “in the same boat” as you can be very therapeutic since they’ll likely understand your joys, concerns and difficulties like no one else will. Community groups are a great way to get information about caring for your child, find out about local events and resources and meet new people. Check out Mothers Haven for a litany of support groups covering topics from A to Z.
Nothing is more important than the safety of your child once you’ve lovingly brought them into this world. Infants and Children have a much better chance of survival if CPR is performed immediately rather than waiting for emergency crews to arrive. Set aside a few hours to take an Infant and Child CPR course so you’ll know what to do if your child’s life is in danger. The American Red Cross offers many safety classes including Infant and Child CPR.
Why is my baby crying? How do I bathe a newborn? Why won’t my baby sleep at night? There are a lot of questions that you’ll want answers to when you bring home a newborn baby. Be better prepared to care for your baby and learn how to troubleshoot all sorts of issues by taking a newborn care class. Dads, this is for you too! Check out CHER’s Sensational Beginnings class to learn how infants communicate with their parents.
Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, prenatal yoga classes offer you the chance to condition your body and connect with the baby growing inside of you. You will be taught how to safely practice yoga throughout your entire pregnancy and learn breathing and meditation techniques that can help during labor and birth. It’s also a great way to meet other pregnant women in our community and a place where we can learn from and support one another. Harmony Yoga has both pre- and post-natal classes.
