Private Childbirth Education Class NYC
Welcome to our Private Childbirth Education Intensive, a comprehensive 3-hour session designed to empower expectant families with knowledge and skills for a positive birthing experience. Our class is tailored to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring a personal and impactful learning journey.
What is included in the class?
Understanding Birth Anatomy and Stages
Gain insight about the anatomy and physiology of late pregnancy, labor, and birth. Learn the signs, stages, and emotional signposts of labor to prepare for the big day.
Movement and Positioning for Easeful Birth
Discover how using movement and positions can support a more natural and physiologic birth process.
Pain Management Techniques
Explore nonpharmacologic pain management techniques to help you manage discomfort during labor.
Supportive Partner and Doula Roles
Understand the critical roles of your partner and doula in providing support throughout the birthing process.
Designed to support the whole perinatal period
Medication and Intervention Insights
Discuss pain medication options, including their risks and benefits, and learn about common hospital practices and interventions.
Navigating Decisions and Conversations
Learn how to navigate important decisions and conversations with your healthcare team regarding labor induction, augmentation, and cesarean birth.
Crafting Your Birth Plan
Create a Birth Plan that reflects your wishes and preferences for the birth experience.
Postpartum Recovery and Newborn Practices
Get an overview of postpartum recovery and family-centered newborn practices to prepare for life after birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it over zoom or in the family’s home?
The CBE course is offered either in-home or on Zoom, depending on the family's preference. Currently, we do not offer a group class option in-person in Manhattan or virtually. However, we may consider expanding our offerings in the future.
What point in pregnancy is best for this class?
The ideal time for this class varies. Some prefer to take it closer to their due date for fresher recall, while others choose an earlier date to integrate the knowledge fully. Ellyn is available for follow-up questions at any point.
Do you offer any follow-up support or resources after the class?
Yes, participants will receive an individually curated packet with all the information covered in the class, along with a current list of evidence-based resources.
How is the intensive designed for each student? Is there an intake process?
Each participant signs up through our Acuity link and completes a simple online intake form. This helps us tailor the session to their specific needs. For any particular concerns, participants are encouraged to email us.
Meet The Teacher
Ellyn Gerry is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Instructor with over thirty years of experience as a Labor & Delivery Nurse, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Perinatal Clinical Specialist. She was the lead Childbirth Educator for Metropolitan Hospital, and teaches ongoing CBE classes for the East Harlem Neighborhood Action Center and Harlem Yoga Studio. She is a Senior Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher at both Prenatal Yoga Center and Harlem Yoga Studio, and a Teaching Assistant in the Body Ready Method® Program. She is still in awe of the mystery of birth, and brings this attitude to our lighthearted and accessible workshop.
