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 Dates

March 12, 2024

April 20, 2024

May 18, 2024

June 15, 2024

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

Dates to come!

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.

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