Birth Boot Camp

Birth Boot Camp

Birth Boot Camp is a course designed for parents desiring an AMAZING childbirth.  Jillian was honored to have been able to train under Donna and her amazingly leadership team, so that she could bring Birth Boot Camp to Winchester, Va and the surrounding areas! This course allows you the opportunity to replace fear with excitement, as it provides you the tools for natural comfort for labor. You will also receive nutritional and physical training, breastfeeding wisdom from a professional lactation consultant, newborn care and parenting training, as well as a comprehensive study guide!

When to Start Birth Classes:

We recommend beginning classes between 25-30 weeks gestation. If you will be beyond 30 weeks when classes begin, please contact us to discuss possible options. Birth Boot Camp also provides online make-up classes for the unavoidable events or planned trips - so you will never miss any important class education!

Class Descriptions

Class One
Defining the Mission

You will learn why natural is best for baby, best for mom, an even best for dad. You will also discover how drugs interfere with the natural process of birth. You will walk away feeling confident and ready to embark on this awesome adventure called birth!

Class Three
Setting Up Camp

Whether you are planning to give birth at home, a birth center, or a hospital this class will empower you to know the questions you should be asking your care provider.  You will learn more about doulas and midwives. You will begin to build your personal philosophy of birth through all the knew knowledge you have gained.
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Class Five
Deployment

Baby is on the move! So many signs can signal labor is coming: mucus plugs, bloody show, broken waters! What are the signs and stages of labor? What can you expect as labor approaches? How will you know if it is time to call the midwife or go to the hospital? All of this and more will be covered in class 5.
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Class Seven
Cadence

The moment you’ve been waiting for – the birth of your baby! Cadence: the Sights and Sounds of Natural Birth will tie together the birth videos viewed throughout the class series as well as the material learned, giving you a clear picture of birth. Water birth and optimal positioning for mom and baby will be covered. Replace fear with joy and anticipation of meeting your baby for the very first time.

Class Nine
TBA

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Class Two
P.T. & Chow

Birth Boot Camp provides a wonderful nutritional and physical training program to help prepare your body - both inside and out - for the challenge of labor. You will also begin to master the art of relaxation - a key component to natural birth.

Class Four
Countdown to D-Day

Towards the end of your pregnancy and during your birth you may undergo various tests and procedures. Throughout this class you will have a greater understanding of what to expect and you will learn what options might be available to you. With your new found knowledge, you will be able to enter this time informed, confident, and excited!

Class Six
Supporting Arms

So labor has started and contractions are strong, but you want a natural birth... Find out natural methods to help make mom comfortable. Learn about the support a doula can give, not only to mom, but dad as well! For this class, we welcome you to invite people who may be on your birth team such as your sister, best friend, doula, or mom - we want everyone involved prepared to provide you with the best support!

Class Eight
The Fog of War

You will be prepared for unexpected circumstances that may come up during labor or birth by covering an extensive chart on variations of labor. The Fog of War is about all the things you can do to avoid a cesarean section and when cesarean sections are actually necessary. Thorough Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) information also covered in The Fog of War.

Class Ten
Life with a New Recruit

Your new recruit comes with special needs. This class is your manual! Enjoy those early days and weeks by learning techniques that will enhance bonding and make the transition to parenthood easier and more enjoyable.

Additional Breastfeeding Training

In addition to the 10 week Birth Boot Camp classes, you will receive a free digital download of Breastfeeding: The Ultimate MRE. The video contains valuable information about how to breastfeed, latching your baby, milk production, pumping, nursing in public, and troubleshooting.