PREPARATION FOR CHILDBIRTH $425
Evidence-based information and personalized attention for expectant parents on the following: Stages of labor, when to go to the hospital, massage & coping measures, partner support, medical interventions & technology, epidural & other pain meds; plus understanding hospital protocols and advocating for your care.
Attending class with a local instructor is a benefit, as I have experience with most NY & NJ hospitals and will provide information on local resources from lactation consultants to pediatricians, night nurses and more. Class is completed in two 3-hour sessions, scheduled in your home, at your convenience when you're about 34 weeks pregnant. Invite additional pregnant couples, price becomes $375. If you're pressed for time, consider the Quickie Class, see below.
Register by emailing Jayne@mamarama.tv (if I don't respond in 24 hours email jaynefalcon@gmail.com)
NEW! Quickie Class $250: Don't have time for 2 or more sessions of childbirth classes? The “Quickie” gives you all the basic knowledge about labor & deliver, including c-section, induction, and what to expect in the hospital. Three hours - at your convenience, in your home or mine.
BABYCARE & FEEDING CLASS $250: What do parents REALLY need to know about their newborn baby? Unlike other infant care classes, I teach about ALL ways to feed your baby without bias. In my class, you'll learn the most important information about breastfeeding, formula, bottles, and pumping. I teach about newborn behavior: why they cry, how to soothe, how they sleep (or don't sleep), why and when they get gassy, how and why to swaddle, and so much more.
Because I specialize in maternal mental health, I do a section on that topic so that both parents are prepared for what to expect and how to make it easier. Take this class anytime up to your due date (or even after); free private consultation at your convenience before delivery. Specific information on area pediatricians and other local resources is included. This reassuring class lasts 3 hours. I can also check out your nursery and give recommendations on baby gear and accessories.
Adoption and surrogacy are my specialties. I have a separate presentation that caters to your specific experience with no mention of breastfeeding, plus lots more details on formula options.
Formula Support $135: Support and recommendations for starting or switching formulas or transitioning from breastmilk. Together we'll figure out the most appropriate formula for your baby's digestion as well as your personal preferences. This is a private consultation over phone or Zoom.
Babycare Refresher for Grandparents, $225: This private class, now via Zoom, is designed to help new parents & grandparents adjust to the guidelines and practices that have changed since YOU were a baby. Participants tend to feel more comfortable knowing that the parents and grandparents are on the same page with taking care of a new baby. As one parent stated, "It was just easier for my mother to hear this information from a professional, instead of just from me. Saved me a lot of stress, thank you."
Email me directly to register or if you have questions: Jayne@mamarama.tv (if I don't respond in 24 hours email jaynefalcon@gmail.com)
New Moms Support Groups: Support groups are a therapeutic way to connect with other moms and share your experiences (I facilitate or co-facilitate all groups)
- Moms with babies under 12 months, 1:00 pm, every Wednesday (email Jayne@mamarama.tv first to confirm)
I have been teaching about pregnancy and birth for the past 17 years and am certified by the Childbirth Education Association of Metro New York (CEA/MNY). Their rigorous training program has provided me with additional skills via workshops, class audits and a mentoring program. My approach to teaching childbirth education is to help you become an informed patient able to advocate for your care.
"Jayne gave us everything we could have wanted in a childbirth class and more. A wonderful, evidence-based class run by a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I have been recommending this class to everyone I know who may need it. Thank you for helping us feel more prepared." - ER, NYC
“First off, we wanted to thank you so much for the class - it was intimate and personal and we learned so much! You are so knowledgeable and we gained so much valuable information about what to expect for the remainder of my pregnancy and going into labor, the hospital experience, and the postpartum experience. I also feel it helped validate everything I have been feeling throughout the pregnancy and that all of these feelings are normal. You also helped ease my nerves regarding the delivery/hospital process and helped prepare my husband for how he can be my advocate throughout.” - MP, Hoboken, NJ
