Groups & Classes
Whether you're newly pregnant or due in a matter of weeks, you probably have a lot on your mind related to your pregnancy, upcoming birth, and preparations for after your baby is born. There are many resources to help you as you move closer to your estimated due date. Interested in learning more or registering? You can email me through the icon at the top of the page or at 'amydeebeck@gmail.com'
In-Person Groups during Pregnancy & Early Parenthood
In-person groups are once again added to Olive Tree Birthing's schedule. We'll be meeting either at the Woodlawn Shelter at Bryan Park (located on the east side of park, on South Woodlawn Ave. & East Southdowns Dr.) OR on the grassy lawn west of the Bryan Park Pool parking lot. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs! Parking is available at the Bryan Park parking lot off Southdowns or at the Bryan Park Pool parking lot, both within walking distance of either meeting location. A small contribution ($3-5) per group is welcomed, though not necessary. If the group grows too large for us to safely gather, there will be a limit. For now, we'll keep it drop-in format.
Thursday and Saturday groups are for those that are pregnant or have a young baby. Childbirth Preparation Meet Up is for those pregnant and looking for an in-person option to discuss your questions, learn about options, meet other parents-to-be and build your community.
Once your form is reviewed, you will be contacted with additional information closer to the group date. Filling out the form doesn't commit you to attending each group and if the group needs to be limited in order to safely gather, you will be asked to fill out an additional registration form for those purposes.
BRYAN PARK GROUP meets Thursdays 4-5pm starting April 1 (April 1, 8., 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27) and is not hosted formally in June.
SATURDAY BP GROUP meets the first Saturday of the month, 10:30-11:30am starting April 3 (April 3, May 1, June 5).
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION MEET UP meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm (April 14, May 12, June 2)*$5-15 per meet-up
Thursday and Saturday groups are for those that are pregnant or have a young baby. Childbirth Preparation Meet Up is for those pregnant and looking for an in-person option to discuss your questions, learn about options, meet other parents-to-be and build your community.
Once your form is reviewed, you will be contacted with additional information closer to the group date. Filling out the form doesn't commit you to attending each group and if the group needs to be limited in order to safely gather, you will be asked to fill out an additional registration form for those purposes.
BRYAN PARK GROUP meets Thursdays 4-5pm starting April 1 (April 1, 8., 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27) and is not hosted formally in June.
SATURDAY BP GROUP meets the first Saturday of the month, 10:30-11:30am starting April 3 (April 3, May 1, June 5).
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION MEET UP meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm (April 14, May 12, June 2)*$5-15 per meet-up
Online Childbirth Education Classes
Using Zoom and Google Classroom, join me for a childbirth preparation as we explore the stages of labor, making informed decisions & OB tools/interventions, coping in labor, and preparing for the 4th Trimester. These are all the same topics we discuss in our in-person classes offered at the hospital or in other settings, however this goes beyond an online childbirth education course. You'll have the opportunity to talk with other parents attending class, ask questions in real-time and have two 20-minute private phone calls or video chats with me where you can receive 1:1 support.
I'm a childbirth educator at IUH Bloomington Hospital and have been working as a self-employed birth doula since 2008. Familiar with the local hospital, I can help walk you through your questions as you prepare for your child's birth.
March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 6:30-7:30pm This 8-week series takes a slower approach to our childbirth preparation, giving expectant families time to think about, discuss and prepare for their baby's birth.
$200/8-week series & three 20-minute private chats/phone calls
More details, link to Google Classroom and our Zoom calls will be shared the Friday before class begins.
Register here or using form below.
I'm a childbirth educator at IUH Bloomington Hospital and have been working as a self-employed birth doula since 2008. Familiar with the local hospital, I can help walk you through your questions as you prepare for your child's birth.
March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 6:30-7:30pm This 8-week series takes a slower approach to our childbirth preparation, giving expectant families time to think about, discuss and prepare for their baby's birth.
$200/8-week series & three 20-minute private chats/phone calls
- Week 1 What do we expect, how do we cope with changes to plans & BIRTH is more than the "delivery"
- Week 2 Getting Ready, Early Labor & Induction
- Week 3 Active Labor & Pain Medication
- Week 4 Transition, Pushing, Vaginal & Cesarean Birth
- Week 5 Birth Plans, Comfort Measures, the Ps in the birthing process (people, place, provider, positions, etc)
- Week 6 Positions, Movements & Relaxation
- Week 7 First three days: mama/birthing parent & baby
- Week 8 First three months: new family
More details, link to Google Classroom and our Zoom calls will be shared the Friday before class begins.
Register here or using form below.
Private Childbirth Education Classes
Preparing for your upcoming birth is often times filled with a range of emotions and thoughts.
If you'd like to schedule a private class, email me at 'amydeebeck@gmail.com' and we can arrange scheduling. Classes vary in length, though you could probably expect to meet for 1-2 hours, 2-3 times. Cost of class is $30/hour and with it you'll receive online access to materials via Google Classroom.
If you need referrals to other educators or professionals, please let me know.
If you'd like to schedule a private class, email me at 'amydeebeck@gmail.com' and we can arrange scheduling. Classes vary in length, though you could probably expect to meet for 1-2 hours, 2-3 times. Cost of class is $30/hour and with it you'll receive online access to materials via Google Classroom.
If you need referrals to other educators or professionals, please let me know.
Community Groups
Community Groups are available to those seeking opportunities to share and discuss with others a variety of topics. Previous Community Groups offered include "Coming of Age Together: Supporting Children in their Middle Ages (ages 7-12)", "Simplifying Space & Self: Explore Minimalism, Create Calm in Your Family & Simplify This Season of Motherhood" & "Perimenopausal Years: Reduce Fear, Openly Share Practical Advice & Redefine Perimenopause as a Normal, Healthy and Possibly Empowering Life Transition".
Upcoming Community Groups will be shared and listed as they are scheduled. Please contact me if you're interested in a facilitated conversation with your established group.
Upcoming Community Groups will be shared and listed as they are scheduled. Please contact me if you're interested in a facilitated conversation with your established group.
