All classes at Brookhaven Birth Center are open to the general public. You do not have to be planning a birth at our center in order to benefit from our classes. The purpose of our classes is to educate and empower our entire community! So spread the word and join us at one of our upcoming events! We’re currently offering the following, and are open to new opportunities.
For a thorough calendar with all of our events and closings, please visit our events page.
Bright Beginnings Childbirth Education with Elizabeth Schwartz
Happy Healthy Families Through Positive Birth Experiences.
Upcoming 2022 Dates
- June 24
- July 22
- August 19
Morning Session
Healthy Pregnancy
- Choices in childbirth
- Baby’s grown and development
- Nutrition and exercise
- Coping with common discomforts
- Relaxation technique
Labor and Delivery
- Signs and stages of labor
- What to expect as labor progresses
- Timing contractions
- When to leave for the birth place
- Breathing technique
Afternoon Session
Coping with Labor
- Positions for labor
- Comfort measures
- How partners can help
- Packing your birth bag
The Big Day and Beyond
- Labor rehearsal
- Your newborn
- The first six weeks
- Breastfeeding basics
Call or text Elizabeth Schwartz to register 540-335-1170, email brightbeginningsbirth@yahoo.com or visit shenvalley-childbirthclasses.com for more information. Workshop costs $130.
Birth Circle *Free*
Brookhaven is proud to offer space to Birth Circle. This group is for women to come together and discuss all things birth-related. Lap babies welcome.
Birth Circle meets at Brookhaven on the second Monday of each month from 7-9 pm.
Birth Circle dates for 2022
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
Do you teach Pilates, Yoga? Do you know someone that does?
Brookhaven is looking for experienced Yoga, Pilates instructors. We are open to other classes as well. Please contact our office if you are interested in teaching in our spacious classroom. We are open to long term, short term, or one time only events.
