HypnoBirthing®, Breastfeeding & Childbirth Classes Jacksonville & St. Augustine, FL

Below are our current class offerings and schedule. If you are looking for natural childbirth classes in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach or St. Augustine, FL you've come to the right place...we offer HypnoBirthing Childbirth classes (utilizing hypno-birthing techniques such as relaxation, breathing for birth, and fear release exercises for a comfortable and natural birth), childbirth education, breastfeeding classes and more. Round out your birth experience with an experienced birth doula serving Jacksonville (what is a doula?).

Hypnobirthing® Childbirth Classes
Melissa Johnson, HBCE, Doula, CBE
5 week series investment is $260/couple
($50 is non-refundable)

* Special pricing available for families in Pregnancy Medicaid. We never turn away families due to finances. Call us to see how we can work with you!*

Read more about Jacksonville HypnoBirthing Chilbirth Classes

Riverside
The Midnight Sun (Map)
March 13th - April 3rd
Tuesdays, 6:30PM - 9:30PM
April 24th - May 22nd
Tuesdays, 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Gainesville Weekend Course
Saturday - Sunday 9:30AM - 12:30PM
& 2:00PM - 5:00PM both days.
March 10th - 11th (Enroll)

Jacksonville Beach
Alterman & Johnson Family Chiropractors (Map)
Feb 23rd - Mar 15th (Enroll)
Thursdays, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
April 26th - May 24th
Thursdays, 6:30PM - 9:00PM

St. Augustine
Growing Families Birth Center (Map)
February 29th - March 21st
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:15PM (Enroll)

HypnoBirthing Classes Jacksonville, FL

Breastfeeding Classes
Kristin Gartner, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC

Class will go over the following and more:
• Benefits of breastfeeding
• Hormones
• Nutrition and medications
• Proper latch and positioning
• How to know when baby is getting enough
• Pumping and storage
• Troubleshooting
• When to call the lactation consultant or doctor

Riverside
The Midnight Sun (Map) (Enroll)

March TBD, Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:00PM
Investment: $35
*on medicaid for pregnancy? inquire about special pricing*
{must be enrolled and pre-paid a week before class}

Breastfeeding Classes Jacksonville

Childbirth Education Class
"Unexpected Outcomes"
Melissa Johnson, CD(DONA), HBCE

This class will cover:
•Unexpected Outcomes
•Scenarios that might warrant a transfer in a home birth or birth center birth
•Dynamics that make up birth
•Maintaining flexibility in the birth plan
•Babys position
•Benefits to risks of common interventions
•When a lesser intervention can ward off another more risky intervention

Riverside (Map)
October TBD
Wednesay, 6:30 - 9:00PM
Investment: $35
($25 if you are also attending the HypnoBirthing Class)

email Melissa to enroll

Infant & Child CPR Class
Taught by the Red Cross

Whether you're a professional childcare provider, teacher or parent, you invest daily in a child's future. Trust the American Red Cross to help you make sure they reach their future safely. Backed by over 90 years of lifesaving experience, the American Red Cross offers the most comprehensive, current and high quality infant and child CPR programs available. Our infant and child CPR training is based on the

Recognizing an Emergency. What are some unusual sights appearances or behaviors in infants or children that can help you recognize an emergency situation?
Protecting Yourself. What precautions can you take to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care?
Check-Call-Care. Once you recognize an emergency, remain calm and follow the emergency action steps: Check-Call-Care.
How to care for a child or infant who is choking.
Prioritizing care. In an emergency with more than one victim, how would you determine which victim needs care first?
Recognize and care for a child or infant who is not breathing.
Care for cardiac emergencies.

latest scientific findings. Your American Red Cross representative will work with you to meet your specific training needs.

What You Will Learn:
Take-home tip sheets help keep kids safe:

Check it Out -- a Safety checklist.
Child Passenger Safety Tips
Choking Prevention for Infants and Children
Fire Safety Tips
Playground Safety
Poison Prevention
Sun Exposure
Water Safety Tips

Plus, skill cards that include pictures and steps for all the skills you learn. Purchase extra copies for your car, boat or first aid kit. Give them to friends, family, babysitters and others who care for children.

Riverside (Map) (Enroll)
Midnight Sun in 5 Points
Date: TBA | 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Investment: $50 ($53 if you pay online)

Newborn TOUCH Workshop
Melissa Johnson, HBCE, Doula, CBE

coming soon

TBA

Doulananda offers birth doula (professional labor support), post-partum doula services, HypnoBirthing and Birth Classes, Breastfeeding Classes and Childbirth Education classes in the following areas of Jacksonville, FL:

Orange Park
Jacksonville Beach
Doula St. Augustine

Doula Jacksonville
Callahan
Yulee