CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Equipping and empowering you for a natural childbirth.

LACTATION EDUCATION

Equipping and empowering you to nurse your baby.

NUTRITION FOR TWO CLASS

Equipping and empowering you to nourish you and your baby well.

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NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

They say knowledge is power, and in the case of pregnancy and birth, it is true! Preparing for childbirth, both mentally and physically, with the Radiant Joy Natural Childbirth Class can make all the difference! 

Radiant Joy offers both Group and Private Natural Childbirth Educations classes that will help you gain knowledge and confidence going into your natural childbirth.

GROUP CLASSES

Join other pregnant couples at the Radiant Joy House for these dynamic, interactive classes. From group activities and icebreakers, lessons, videos and games, these classes are sure to offer fun and entertainment while preparing you for a natural birth. The group setting offers opportunity to build connection and community with other couples entering into parenthood. Classes offer 9 hours of content divided into either 3 weekly sessions of three hours each OR a weekend crash course.

INVESTMENT: $300/couple

UPCOMING GROUP CLASS DATES:

• Friday, Dec 8 | 6-9pm + Saturday, Dec 9 | 10am-5pm

• Thursday, Feb 1, 8, + 15 | 6-9pm

PRIVATE NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES

Offered in-office or in the comfort of your own home, these classes offer dynamic lessons, videos and plenty of opportunity for asking questions! These classes offer four hours of content offered either as one session or two 2 hour sessions scheduled at your convenience.

INVESTMENT: $350

Please inquire to schedule your private class!

FAQS

  • This class is designed for those desiring a natural childbirth, no matter where or with whom they desire to give birth.

  • Here is an outline of the curriculum:

    • Supporting the Process of Pregnancy and Birth

    • Creating your ideal birth

    - Birth Attendant

    - Birth Place

    - Education

    - Prenatal Care (Various modalities covered)

    - Comfort Measures

    - Support (Family, Friends, Doulas…)

    • Childbirth: The Main Players

    • Physiological birth-The First Stage (What to expect, how to cope, helper tips and tricks, ect.)

    • The Cervix (Activity, Video, vaginal exams, etc)

    • Comfort Measures (Discuss and practice)

    • Timing Contractions

    • Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle

    • The second Stage-Pushing

    • Labor Rehearsal

    • The Third Stage – Delivery of the Placenta

    • The Golden Hour

    • Breastfeeding

    • Optimal Fetal Positioning

    • Decision Making Tool: Use your BRAIN

    • Labor Procedures

    • Newborn Procedures

    • Dealing with Fear

    • Labor Rehearsal: Take 2

    • Creating my birth Activity

    • Q & A

    • Postpartum Care/Postpartum Depression

  • We accept 2-5 couples in the group classes.

  • We welcome couples to sign up for classes when they will fit into their schedules. Most couples choose to schedule their childbirth classes in the second or early third trimester. This allows for plenty of time to absorb information, discuss it with your partner, prepare your support team and practice your comfort measures!

ABOUT OUR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

JULIE L.

Childbirth Educator

Julie has had the honor of serving expecting families for the last 7 years. Her journey began with the deeply transformational, unplanned pregnancy and subsequent birth of her daughter. As a single Mother, she felt the need to gain as much knowledge as possible to prepare for birth and motherhood. During her studies, she realized her passion for understanding birth and encouraging other women. Walking the path of single motherhood drew her back to her roots of faith in Christ. Through the process of healing and growth, God prepared her for her now husband. When her daughter was a toddler, she married Brad. He was a widower with two precious children. Since their marriage they have adopted each other's children and added two more to their crew. Julie considers it a gift to be able to support families walking their own transformative journey of growth.

For many years Julie served as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as childbirth educator. She is now focusing on the education aspect of birth work. She is dedicated to walking alongside families as they are empowered with knowledge surrounding birth and parenthood. In her spare time, she utilizes her passion for learning to home educate her five children, as well as planning fun trips and adventures. She enjoys spending time in deep conversations and belly laughs with friends and family.

LACTATION EDUCATION

GROUP CLASSES

More info coming soon!

INVESTMENT: $50

ABOUT OUR LACTATION CONSULTANT

RACHAEL J.

R.N./Lactation Consultant

More info coming soon about Rachael!

NUTRITION FOR TWO CLASS

Did you know that what you eat during pregnancy could impact not only you and your baby, but generations to come? This is a big deal. What you eat matters. We all long to leave a legacy. Your legacy can begin RIGHT now… with what you have on the end of your fork. 

Join us and learn how to feed you and your baby well. Learn how to create an optimal environment for you and your baby to grow.

During this session you will learn:

  • the optimal diet for pregnancy 

  • the ideal macronutrient ratios

  • what to eat and what to avoid 

  • meal prep techniques and strategies

  • the most nutrient dense snacks on the market and where to purchase them 

You will walk away with clarity, a plan and many valuable resources. Even before your sweet baby is born, you will begin leaving your legacy. What a gift. 

INVESTMENT: $75

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ABOUT OUR HEALTH COACH

SARAH M.

Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Sarah is a happy AND successful wife and mother of two daughters. She has spent her entire career in education, first as a fourth-grade teacher and most recently, in the up-and-coming world of health coaching. Sarah holds a Masters in Education. In 2020, she graduated from the ADAPT Functional Health Coaching Program and then received her National Board Certification in Health and Wellness in 2021. Since then, she's held group classes, coached individual clients and has immersed herself into the health and wellness world.