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CLASS CALENDAR 2008

Comfort Positions For Labor

Jan 6

3-5 pm

 

Learn positions and movement for comfort through labor and birth that can both speed labor and reduce pain. Partner support required. Please bring pillows.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

 

Comfort Massage for Labor

Feb 10, 3-5 pm

July 13, 3-5 pm

Come learn simple and effective massage techniques that can bring comfort and ease the labor and birth process.  Partner support required. Please bring pillows.

Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

Natural Pain Coping Techniques I

March 9, 3-5 pm

May 18, 3-5p*

Aug 10, 3-5 pm

Discover your natural coping style and techniques for reducing pain sensations in labor. Includes relaxation, breathing and comfort massage. Please bring pillows.

Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple

*Location at Loving Touch Classroom at 41st & SE Division
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Natural Pain Coping Techniques II

April 13, 3-5 pm

Sept. 14, 3-5 pm

Build on your own unique coping style by creating a mindset for pain coping using tools of intention, meditation and other visualization techniques. Take this in conjunction with NPCT I or as a stand-alone.

Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

Sit Baby Sit: Optimal Positioning for Birth

May 11, 3-5 pm

Oct 12, 3-5 pm

 

Learn simple and effective techniques for connecting with your baby prenatally and encouraging baby into the most optimal position for birth. Learn how to avoid the dreaded back labor, encourage breech babies to turn and how to work with your baby in labor for a faster, more efficient birth.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

 

Yummy Mummies: Nutrition for Pregnancy and Birth

June 8, 3-5 pm

 

Learn simple and effective techniques for connecting with your baby prenatally and encouraging baby into the most optimal position for birth. Learn how to avoid the dreaded back labor, encourage breech babies to turn and how to work with your baby in labor for a faster, more efficient birth.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

Postpartum Recovery for Mama

Nov 9 , 3-5 pm

 

Come explore the early weeks of mamahood and how you can ease the recovery period for both you and baby through knowing what to expect from your body and your baby. Learn about exercises, nutrition and resources that can assist your journey into motherhood. This class works well for pregnant or postpartum mamas.

Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple

Register now!

 

9th Moon Blessingway

Aug 10, 3-5 pm

 

Mamas-treat yourself to an indulgant foot bath, massage and refreshments in company with other mother tree mamas and our doulas.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple
Register now!

 

Acupressure for Labor

Not currently Scheduled. For a personal consultation for acupuncture or acupressure contact

Jennifer Steele. LAc

 

Learn simple and effective comfort measures to support the birthing energy of a woman's body in labor and natural pain relief.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple

 

Joyful Birth Journaling

Not currently Scheduled. For a personal consultation please contact Jesse Henderson, CD, CDT, LCCE

 

Tap into your deepest emotions and prepare for the transformative role of birth with joyful birth journaling. This method makes use of several art therapy activities such as drawing, sculpting, doodling, scribbling, and writing with the dominant and non-dominant hands.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $40 per couple

 

Claiming Your VBAC

2008 TBA

 

Have you had a previous cesarean and exploring or hoping for a vaginal birth (VBAC)? This informative and intuitive session for preparing for a VBAC will help you explore your own readiness, discover the options available in Portland (providers, locations) and add some coping skills to give you every chance for success. Session is three hours.


Location: Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton ~ 503-238-mama
Register: 503-238-6262 or appointments@zenana-spa.com
Fee: $75 per couple

Register now!

 

   
         
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