Reintroducing Lamaze Childbirth Classes to Spokane
Lamaze International turned 50 years old. That’s 50 years of educating, supporting, advocating and teaching a whole generation of families during the childbearing years. My mother took Lamaze classes 30 years ago as many of your parents did as well. For me, I did not have the option of taking a Lamaze class as none were offered here in Spokane. So, last year as a newly certified Lamaze educator, I began offing theses classes and would like to reintroduce Lamaze back into our community.
This last year of starting my own childbirth business, with teaching classes as well as labor and breastfeeding support, I have been privileged to connect with over 60 families in Spokane. Some of these families were first-time parents, some were seeking out VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) classes, and many wanted information on home birth and hospital options. Just as they have in the past, Lamaze classes can still give you the most up-to-date, tried-and-true birth preparation skills and information.[...]
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New Prenatal Water Aerobics Class in Spokane
MARCH 1, 2011
We are excited to announce that The Fitness Center in Spokane, WA is about to introduce a new Pre- and Post-natal Water Aerobics class. Bloom Spokane has received many requests over the past few years from pregnant mamas looking for prenatal water fitness classes, but up until now there wasn’t a centrally-located or regularly-occurring class to recommend. Jeannine Hansen is the prenatal water aerobics instructor at The Fitness Center. She wanted to share this information about her class and invite you to check it out. [...]
Eco Baby Fair at Sun People Dry Goods
JANUARY 26, 2011
If you haven’t been to Sun People Dry Goods yet—or even if you have—Saturday February 5th is a great day to go. Sun People Dry Goods, a locally owned and one-of-a-kind store, carries eco-smart products from hardware, to gifts, to cleaning products, and even nursery supplies. On Saturday February 5th they will be holding their Eco Baby Fair from 10am until 3pm. In addition, during the Eco Baby Fair the store will be having a sale of 20% off the entire baby department! [...]
Deaconess Labor and Delivery Gets an Upgrade
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
I stopped by Deaconess Medical Center’s open house yesterday to check out the recent improvements they’ve made to the labor and delivery rooms in the Women’s and Children’s center. Laboring moms, you will be happy to know that each room now has a deep-soaker, jetted bathtub with handles all around. You can cover your entire belly with warm, flowing water and the larger tubs allow for easier side-lying, squatting or other labor positions moms might want to assume. As many of us know, laboring in water is one of the best ways to ease the intensity of contractions. [...]
Birth Doula Training in Pullman, WA
There will be a 3-day birth doula training in Pullman, WA this March. If you are interested in becoming a doula or are seeking DONA certification, you should check out this class! Birth Doulas are the latest addition to the maternity care team, assisting families to have both a safe and memorable birth. They provide physical comfort, emotional support, and information to families before, during and just after childbirth. The birth doula brings back a kind of care that’s been missing in modern childbirth. [...]
Pediatric House Calls
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Brenda Stoudt, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) who makes house calls in the greater Spokane area. Having given birth to her own children at home, she understands the needs of home-birth families who wish to remain at home after the birth of their babies rather than running to a doctors office for newborn checkups. As well, she is a lactation counselor who works with moms and babies to ensure successful breastfeeding is established.
Beyond the newborn phase, Brenda provides preventative care and makes sick calls for children of all ages within the comfort of your home. What’s best…these house calls are not any more expensive than the average visit to a doctors office and can be covered by your health insurance. [...]
