Birthing with BAM
(Bay Area Maternity)
Patients of Bay Area Maternity (BAM) will gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the labor and birth of their baby with this "hybrid", in person and online, childbirth class. Expectant parents will learn the basics of what labor looks like throughout the journey, common and some uncommon curveballs that may come along the way, and how to get through it all in an empowering and positive way. Caren has attended numerous births with the midwives with BAM at El Camino Hospital Los Gatos, and has experienced BAM midwifery as a patient firsthand. With these perspectives, she will help parents understand the BAM team approach so you can be confident going into the most life changing event of your lives, the birth of your baby.
DETAILS:
DETAILS:
- 6- 2.5 hour online classes per session (Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30-9pm)
- 2- 2.5 hour In-person classes for body positioning, pregnancy comfort techniques and labor comfort measure/technique demonstrations (In Person classes will be held in the conference rooms of El Camino Hospital Los Gatos OR heart Work Birth Services' office space in San Jose)
- "Labor & Birth Tool Kit" includes tools doulas use in pregnancy and labor (3 Meter Authentic Mexican handwoven Rebozo, massaging tool, special essential oils, and many other priceless tools to tackle labor like a pro.)
- List of hospital must pack items (specialized list during COVID-19)
- Google Drive access to many downloads for class handouts, door signs for your hospital room (for COVID-19 duration), as well as demonstration videos for reference.
- Beautiful pregnancy coloring pages to "zen out" to (included in google drive)
- Option to add on a private tutorial session with Caren to review special restrictions/needs/concerns for your labor and birth
Labor & Birth Tool Kit
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In person, physically distant, comfort measures demonstration class. With current restrictions being lifted, in person classes are now offered at the conference center of El Camino Hospital Los Gatos.
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Scroll down for Birthing with BAM REFRESHER class (for parents who have been through labor and birth)
Available Hybrid Sessions:
(Hybrid consists of 6 online classes and 2 in person classes)
Session 9: September 13- October 6
$450.00
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm (includes a break)
Minimum of 4/ max of 8 (birthing person/couple) spots available for this session.
Price of class session includes a "Labor and Birth Kit" full of helpful tools for labor.
Two in person classes (conference room at El Camino Los Gatos Hospital) for pregnancy comfort techniques and hands on comfort measure skills demonstrations. In person classes are class 1 and class 4. More info provided upon registration.
Session 10: October 18- November 10th
$450.00
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm (includes a break)
Instructor: Stephanie Mollinier
Minimum of 3/ max of 7 (birthing person/couple) spots available for this session.
Price of class session includes a "Labor and Birth Kit" full of helpful tools for labor.
Two in person classes (conference rooms at El Camino Hospital Los Gatos) for pregnancy comfort techniques and hands on comfort measure skills demonstrations. In person classes are class 1 and class 4. More info provided upon registration.
Session 11: November 29- December 22
$450.00
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm (includes a break)
Minimum of 4/ max of 8 (birthing person/couple) spots available for this session.
Price of class session includes a "Labor and Birth Kit" full of helpful tools for labor.
Two in person classes (conference rooms at El Camino Hospital Los Gatos) for pregnancy comfort techniques and hands on labor comfort measure skills demonstrations. In person classes are class 1 and class 4. More info provided upon registration.
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This refresher course is 3 classes and reviews the emotional map of labor (the stages of labor), natural emotional and physical comfort measures, pain medication options, refresher of some common abnormal scenarios, and basics of what to expect for the second time around! Two classes will be offered virtually and one in person for demonstration purposes, if covid restrictions allow. 2.5 hours is an approximation of class time frame and includes a 10-15 minute break.
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Testimonials for Birthing with BAM Childbirth Prep Class
"Very thankful to be with the midwives and extra thankful for this class Caren! It allowed me to learn so much and since I knew what could happen allowed me to cry before we went to the hospital which I like to say started my contractions!"
Anna R. Session 3
Anna R. Session 3
One of our best decisions before our little guy arrived was taking Caren’s class! We cannot recommend it enough. Initially we were not sure about birthing classes and what to expect, and whether or not it was worth it for us. That quickly changed.
From the first time I spoke with Caren, I had completely changed my mind. She is fantastic and her class is so, so helpful! You can instantly see her passion for helping and educating expecting parents on this journey. Her caring and personal demeanor, coupled with her knowledge make for a wonderful experience.
I have been very scared of giving birth for as long as I can remember, and this gave me confidence and comfort heading into it. When the big day arrived, we felt prepared and had a clear sense of what to expect (as best you can at least). In the end, we had a wonderful experience and I was able to enjoy moments of my little guys birth! Something I didn’t think was possible.
We cannot thank Caren enough and no doubt others in our class felt the same! If you are considering taking her class or partnering with her as your doula, just do it! You will be so happy with your decision!
Jodee L. Session 1
From the first time I spoke with Caren, I had completely changed my mind. She is fantastic and her class is so, so helpful! You can instantly see her passion for helping and educating expecting parents on this journey. Her caring and personal demeanor, coupled with her knowledge make for a wonderful experience.
I have been very scared of giving birth for as long as I can remember, and this gave me confidence and comfort heading into it. When the big day arrived, we felt prepared and had a clear sense of what to expect (as best you can at least). In the end, we had a wonderful experience and I was able to enjoy moments of my little guys birth! Something I didn’t think was possible.
We cannot thank Caren enough and no doubt others in our class felt the same! If you are considering taking her class or partnering with her as your doula, just do it! You will be so happy with your decision!
Jodee L. Session 1
Caren's class was essential in preparing us to have a wonderful delivery. It gave us so many tips on how to be ready emotionally and physically for the birth, from how to help the baby get in the right position to different techniques to get through contractions. Caren is very caring and extremely passionate about babies, birth and helping new parents. Her dedication comes through in every class. Our favorite part of Birthing with BAM was the in-person (socially distanced) session where we got to see the comfort measures in action. I highly recommend Caren's class to anyone giving birth with BAM. You'll be in great hands!
~Laila G. Session 1
~Laila G. Session 1
This class (an absolute Godsend) gave us the confidence to make all the decisions we needed to make during the whole birthing/postpartum process. Most importantly, it gave my husband the information and skills he needed to support me as my sole birth partner during COVID-19. At the hospital, we received the comment several times from nurses, "oh, you must have been working with a doula," because we knew what we were doing and had such confidence during our labor process. We didn't have a doula, but we did have this class, which made all the difference!
Caren was very caring, direct, and knowledgeable. 10/10 we would highly recommend this class to anyone!
~Olivia S. Session 1
Caren was very caring, direct, and knowledgeable. 10/10 we would highly recommend this class to anyone!
~Olivia S. Session 1
Brian and I are so happy and pleased that we signed up for your virtual Birthing with BAM class. You provided and armed us with an abundance of material at a good pace and shared visuals in your presentations to help mentally prepare for the big day!
Given the current SIP orders, we could not attend in-person courses elsewhere so I’m glad that we had the opportunity to participate in your virtual Birthing with BAM class.
~Donna T. Session 1
Given the current SIP orders, we could not attend in-person courses elsewhere so I’m glad that we had the opportunity to participate in your virtual Birthing with BAM class.
~Donna T. Session 1