Comfort Measures Class

Comfort Measures Class complements information taught in Natural Birth Series and is a great resource for couples needing extra practice or to learn how to manage labor and birth more comfortably. It's a class for first-time parents, those needing a refresher in labor coping skills, or couples wanting to expand their knowledge of comfort measures for labor and birth.

René Johnson and Chandler Sampson are the instructors for this class.

Class location: Birth Center of Baton Rouge, 277 Rue de la Vie

This one session three-hour class is dedicated to learning, practicing, and feeling more confident using practical tools and techniques such as:

  • Relaxation

  • Breathing techniques

  • Positions for effective laboring and birthing

  • Use of birth ball, birthing tub, rebozo and other tools

  • Massage, counter-pressure, and acupressure

  • Hands-on comfort measures

  • Managing back pain

  • Visualization, vocalizing, and movement

Class Fee: $70 mom and one support person. Payment can be made via Zelle (doula@birthhelp.com) or Paypal.

Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy Rescheduling A Class - Class participants must request rescheduling of classes by email using the Contact form. A rescheduling fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), must be paid in order to reschedule a class or series within 14 days before the beginning date of any class. Rescheduling a class is not guaranteed and depends on availability.

Cancellation - Class members must request a cancellation by email using the Contact form. The class fee, less an administrative fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), will be refunded until 14 days before the beginning date of any class. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date.

 

"Excellent job!  We learned a lot!. My partner and I knew that we longed for more coached 'practice', and this class was a wonderful resource to give the time necessary for mom and partner to refine those skills.”


2024 Comfort Measures Classes

IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ON THE FOLLOWING EVENINGS, 6-9 P.M.

  • Monday, January 15, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, February 12, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, March 11, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. THIS CLASS HAS FILLED.

  • Monday, March 18, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, April 8, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. THIS CLASS HAS FILLED.

  • Monday, April 15, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, May 13, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. THIS CLASS HAS FILLED.

  • Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, July 8, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, August 12, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, September 9, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, October 14, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, November 11, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, December 9, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.