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'
Online Childbirth Education Classes
During the time when many in-person classes have been cancelled and recommendations for in-person learning change every week, I've gathered together resources and learning materials to support expecting families preparing for childbirth in this unprecedented time. While the world looks very different than in early March 2020, preparing for childbirth can remain a time for anticipation, connection and growth.
Using Zoom and Google Classroom, join me for a 4-week series 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.
Class meets Mondays 6-7:30pm.
November 30, December 7, 14, 21.
$150/4-week series & two 20-minute private chats/video calls
$190/5-week series & three 20-minute private chats/video calls
$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.
Using Zoom and Google Classroom, join me for a 4-week series 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.
Class meets Mondays 6-7:30pm.
November 30, December 7, 14, 21.
$150/4-week series & two 20-minute private chats/video calls
- Week 1 Stages of Labor
- Week 2 Obstetric Tools & Informed Decisions
- Week 3 Coping in Labor
- Week 4 Fourth Trimester
$190/5-week series & three 20-minute private chats/video calls
- Week 1 Let Labor Begin on Its Own & Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary
- Week 2 Bring a Loved One, Friend and/or Doula for Continuous Support & Cesarean Birth
- Week 3 Walk, Move Around and Change Positions Throughout Labor
- Week 4 Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back and Follow Your Body's Urges to Push
- Week 5 Keep Mother/Birthing Parent & Baby Together
$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.
Groups during Pregnancy & Early Parenthood
Support can look different for everyone, but many pregnant people and new parents prepare for life's transitions through relationships with others. There is something extremely special about sharing these joys and challenges with others who might also experiencing similar emotions and questions (or at least empathize with how you're feeling!). Current offerings for pregnant people and new parents includes:
*Zoom Group for Pregnant People & New Parents on Tuesdays, 12-1pm (ongoing) free GROUP HAS REACHED CAPACITY (10/7/20). Please be in touch if you are wanting to join group on/after Dec. 1st.
Upcoming sessions: Please note that we will reassess the needs of the group and may limit registrations or cancel sessions if we don't have enough interest.
Tuesdays, 12-1pm January 5-February 23
Thursdays, 12-1pm February 4-March 25
Zoom Group for Pregnant People & New Parents is limited to 8 registrants, in order to meet the needs of attendees.
What have past attendees said about the Zoom group?
Thank you for all of your support over the last few months. Seriously, I can’t imagine what it would be like if we had not had you as doula and if you had not opened up the Zoom and in-person groups. I feel like because of these groups, we’ll be in as good of a place as we can be in going in to winter when I know we’ll be completely isolated again. Thank you thank you! ~A, Bloomington, IN
Recent (September 2020) testimonials from Zoom Support Groups: "You are so generous with your time! Thank you so much, Amy. You are a gem." "Thank you SO much for using your own time to create and facilitate this group...it really has been so helpful in my transition to parenthood, and I know for others as well." "Thank you for giving so much of yourself to the group. We love and appreciate you." "Thank you so much for everything you've built with us!" "I’ve really appreciated all your work towards helping facilitate introductions, processing the beginning of motherhood, and leading these groups!!"
*Zoom Group for Pregnant People & New Parents on Tuesdays, 12-1pm (ongoing) free GROUP HAS REACHED CAPACITY (10/7/20). Please be in touch if you are wanting to join group on/after Dec. 1st.
Upcoming sessions: Please note that we will reassess the needs of the group and may limit registrations or cancel sessions if we don't have enough interest.
Tuesdays, 12-1pm January 5-February 23
Thursdays, 12-1pm February 4-March 25
Zoom Group for Pregnant People & New Parents is limited to 8 registrants, in order to meet the needs of attendees.
What have past attendees said about the Zoom group?
Thank you for all of your support over the last few months. Seriously, I can’t imagine what it would be like if we had not had you as doula and if you had not opened up the Zoom and in-person groups. I feel like because of these groups, we’ll be in as good of a place as we can be in going in to winter when I know we’ll be completely isolated again. Thank you thank you! ~A, Bloomington, IN
Recent (September 2020) testimonials from Zoom Support Groups: "You are so generous with your time! Thank you so much, Amy. You are a gem." "Thank you SO much for using your own time to create and facilitate this group...it really has been so helpful in my transition to parenthood, and I know for others as well." "Thank you for giving so much of yourself to the group. We love and appreciate you." "Thank you so much for everything you've built with us!" "I’ve really appreciated all your work towards helping facilitate introductions, processing the beginning of motherhood, and leading these groups!!"
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.
