Summer 2009 Class Schedule is up!

I just posted my class schedule for the summer, going into early fall.  To view it, please go here:  http://knittedinthewomb.com/wp/?p=61

Happy Independence Day–for Newborn Boys

Circumstraint Board

Circumcision in the land of the free, home of the brave…its a touchy topic!

Here in America most men are circumcised–in contrast to the rest of the world where at least 80% of men are not circumcised.  While groups opposed to circumcision say that circumcision rates have declined to the point that it is now 50/50 with babies born in America today, I certainly don’t see that in my area.  I know very few parents other than my clients who leave their sons intact.

Recently I came across a rather unique argument in favor of circumcision.  I asked an expectant couple why they were planning to circumcise, and they gave some of the usual answers:  so he’ll look like dad, and for hygiene.

I chuckled and quickly answered Continue Reading…

Class Schedule

Winter 2009-2010 class schedule:

Healthy Pregnancy & Birth Class (8 weeks long, start dates are listed)

• Thursday, December 10; 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (no class Thursday, December 24.  Class for Thurs Dec 31 may be rescheduled based on class concensus)
• Sunday, January 3; 6:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, January 23; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Home birth Preparation (8 hours for first time parents, last 4 hours for “refresher” students)

• Thursday, November 5; 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Monday, December 28; 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Newborn Care (2 sessions)

• Tuesday, December 8 & 15; 6:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
• Saturday, January 9 & 16; 9:30 a.m. - noon
• Thursday, January 28 & February 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The Lord of Birth Bible Study

• Offered upon request with Birth Classes, or as a stand-alone class

Private Instruction

• Offered in your home or my classroom at a mutually agreed time.