Shelley Scotka, ICCE, ICD is a certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula and has been helping families prepare for birth since 1998. She has training in ICEA, Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, Bradley, and Birthing From Within, and her classes reflect a mixture of the various styles. As a doula, she has supported hundreds of women through labor. Her classes teach real life, hands-on skills which will help women and their partners have a positive and empowering birth experience.
Classes are for both mom and her support person. Dress comfortably in clothing they can move around in (no short skirts), bring water and/or snacks, a yoga mat or blanket and 2 pillows for relaxation/practice sessions. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early, so you have a few minutes to get settled.
Childbirth Class Sessions (classes are 6:30-9p.m.)
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
VBAC Skills Sessions (one-day course, 12:30-3:00p.m.)
Sept 7 VBAC
Labor Skills Sessions (one-day course,3:30-6:00p.m.)
August 14
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Natural Beginning Birth Center Orientations
August 19, September 23, October 28
To register for your birth classes, please call our office at 512-425-3825.