Having a cesarean birth is empowering and beautiful. Your body is amazing and can do this! We are here to help you learn about ALL of the options available to you (yes, there are many!) regarding how to bring your baby(ies) into the world via cesarean.

Key Topics Include:

• How to stay comfortable in pregnancy (yes, it’s possible!)

• Understanding and applying shared, informed decision making skills so you have all your questions answered before making a decision

• How to effectively communicate your decisions about your body, your baby & your birth to your doula, partner and provider

• Partner support strategies

• Family-centered cesarean birth

• What to expect when you arrive at the hospital

• Sensory exploration of what to expect during your cesarean

• Pain medication & management

• Immediate skin to skin

• Lactation/feeding options

• Hospital & in-home postpartum recovery expectations, resources and suggestions to ensure you are recovering well

• Answering all of your questions!

We recommend taking this class in your third trimester. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend. 

BONUS: You will get access to a Google Classroom full of carefully curated, evidence-based resources you to refer back to class material at any time throughout your journey.

*Insurance Reimbursement: Check with your insurance provider about potential reimbursement for this class. Invoices/certificates of completion are available upon request.

*Financial Assistance: Always available to community and MASS Health members. FSA/HSA available. Email info@beyondbirthingvillage.com We look forward to helping you!

Facilitated by:
Erin Ronder Neves, CD(DONA), BCCE & two-time cesarean mom
Becky Coluntino, OT, Birth & Postpartum Doula