Children are a gift from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). Join our 8-week faith-based childbirth series to prepare body, mind & spirit for birth—replacing fear with faith and welcoming your baby with peace, joy, and confidence in God’s plan. Additional Dates for this series November 10-As it Begins: a deeper look into the roles of hormones, preparing for labor and the stages of labor November 17th- Comfort Measures in Labor: reframing pain, the three R's of labor, self-help comfort measures, and pharmacological pain relief December 1st- Labor of Love: Understanding informed consent and birth interventions December 8th- Labor of Love Part 2: Pelvic awareness, positions during labor, labor dystocia, and what to expect when your newborn arrives December 15th-So You've Decided to Breastfeed: Understanding the beautiful bond and biology of breastfeeding January 5th- Yay, You're Parents; look into the basics of newborns, big growths in the first six months, and developmental leaps that babies go through January 12th-Postpartum health and Baby Safety; a deep look into the physical and mental health of parents postpartum, safe sleep, car seats, basic CPR, and infant choking The series is $300 and is due when you sign up for the class to reserve your spot