Pregnancy and Postpartum
Breastfeeding Support & New Mom's Meet
Meet Other New Mom's!
Come join other new moms and their little ones (birth to non crawlers) to talk about all things newborn. Topics may include feeding, sleep (or lack there of), milestones, play, and any other topic you wish to discuss. An infant scale will be available for weight checks and weighted feeds (if desired).
Amy Wilt, owner of Dauphin County Doulas, will be there to answer all your questions.
Childbirth Class
You’re Expecting!
This class is in person, hands-on, ONE day workshop to get you fully prepared for pregnancy and birth, no matter what type of birth experience you choose. This class is designed to adapt to the specific needs and questions of each participant. A Prepared Childbirth handbook: INJOYS: "Understanding Birth, a Comprehensive Guide" is included for each family.
Topics Include:
Recognizing and understanding the labor process
Planning for your ideal birth and preparing for the unexpected
Understanding your options, rights and making informed choices
Relaxation, comfort techniques and positioning
Labor support
And much more
You are asked to bring the following:
(not required, but strongly encouraged. we do have some available for use at the studio)
- a yoga mat for comfort during positioning practice
- an appropriate sized exercise ball (size 45cm, 55cm, or 65cm). To measure appropriate ball size for the birther, ensure when sitting on ball, your knees are in-line with your hips or lower than your hips and your feet are placed comfortably on the ground
- pillows or other items for your comfort
* Consider taking the Know Your Newborn and Baby Care Basics class for more information and hands on learning about your baby.
PRICING
$250 per couple
*add Know Your Newborn & Baby Care Basics and SAVE $25
*add Know Your Newborn OR Baby Care Basics and SAVE $10
Upcoming Dates:
January 11th, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM (recommended for due dates Jan. - April)
April 5th, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM (recommended for due dates April - Sept.)
There will be breaks given throughout the day as well as time for lunch. You may choose to go get lunch or bring your own. We have a refrigerator and microwave available for use. Snacks will be provided by Taste Buds Professional Chef Service.
Due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise with Amy and/or Om Baby and Children's Center, we have the following dates reserved to make up a class that we may have to reschedule. If class is held on the original date, there will not be a make up class.
Pre-paid registration required prior to workshop
Instructor: Amy Wilt, LPN, CD(DONA), CCE, APBT
Know Your Newborn
Get Ready to Welcome Your Little One
This class is designed to learn about baby care in the first six weeks. We will teach about the importance of baby cues, early brain growth, and bonding. Participants will also receive INJOY “Understanding Your Newborn”.
Topics include:
- The Magical Hour and the importance of Skin to Skin
- Learn about your Newborn:
- senses
- appearance
- procedures
- reflexes
- sleep/alert states
*We encourage taking both Know Your Newborn and Baby Care Basics classes. Information provided in Newborn seamlessly flows into Baby Care Basics.
PRICING
$50 per couple
*This class is to be attended before baby is born.
Upcoming Dates:
February 8th, 2025 | 10AM - 11:30AM (recommended for due dates Feb. - May)
May 3rd, 2025 | 10AM - 11:30AM (recommended for due dates May - Sept.)
Due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise with Amy and/or Om Baby and Children's Center, we have the following dates reserved to make up a class that we may have to reschedule. If class is held on the original date, there will not be a make up class.
Pre-paid registration required.
Minimum: 3 couples
Maximum: 10 couples
Instructor: Amy Wilt, LPN, CD(DONA), CCE, APBT
Baby Care Basics
We know you that meeting your little one comes with responsibilities,
big and small.
Many families benefit from this interactive class filled with tricks and tips from experienced doulas and newborn care specialists. You will gain clarity and peace of mind as you learn skills that will aid in a smoother transition into your role as a parent. Class sizes are kept small to allow for questions and discussion. A copy of INJOY: "Understanding Postpartum Health & Baby Care" will be provided to participants.
Baby Care Basics class will include:
- Holding and Swaddling
- Diapering - cloth or disposable
- Newborn Needs, Characteristics & Cries
- Bathing and Dressing
- Feeding- review of breastfeeding basics and bottle feeding safety and instruction
- Sleep Tips & Safety
- Well Baby Visits & Vaccinations
- When to call the Pediatrician
- How to keep your sanity
- Tips for accepting help
*We encourage taking both Know Your Newborn and Baby Care Basics classes. Information provided in Newborn seamlessly flows into Baby Care Basics.
PRICING
$80 per couple
*This class to be attended before baby is born.
Upcoming Dates:
February 8th, 2025 | 12PM (recommended for due dates Feb. - May)
May 3rd, 2025 | 12PM (recommended for due dates May - Sept.)
Due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise with Amy and/or Om Baby and Children's Center, we have the following dates reserved to make up a class that we may have to reschedule. If class is held on the original date, there will not be a make up class.
Pre-paid registration required.
Minimum: 3 couples
Maximum: 10 couples
Instructor: Amy Wilt, LPN, CD(DONA), CCE, APBT
Car Seat Installation/Safety Check
We have proudly partnered with Dauphin County Doulas to offer this amazing service.
A certified safety technician will work with you one on one to:
- install and educate you how to install your car seat in 2 different cars
- show you how your baby should look in the car seat with the use of a doll
- follow-up with a ZOOM call after the birth of your baby to ensure you have baby strappen in correctly
- answer any questions you have regarding car seat safety and your baby
- come to your house (within a 30 minute drive of Carlisle) *additional fee for travel outside of 30 minute radius.
CAR SEAT SAFETY EVENT includes the following service:
- one on one safety check or reinstallation of your car seat in ONE car by our certified safety technician
PRICING
CAR SEAT INSTALLATION/SAFETY CHECK/EDUCATION
$80 *base price, may be additional fees
Please contact Dauphin County Doulas to book
CAR SEAT SAFETY EVENT (at Om Baby Center)
$20. (one car)
Must book online to reserve your spot.
UPCOMING DATES:
Please include the following information in the comments section of your reservation:
- Type of car
- Type of car seat
- Age of child
- Height and weight of child
- How many seats to be installed
Dancing for Birth
A Trifecta of Birth Preparation.
Dancing for Birth is a feel-good prenatal/postpartum fitness class, childbirth education, and a celebration of pregnancy, birth and parenting – all in one! With a focus on each mom and her individual journey and needs, this class provides opportunity for meditation, affirmation, movement and FUN. From fertility to pregnancy to postpartum (baby wearing) Dancing for Birth is for everyone!
This class is for expectant parents only.
Spinning Babies
A Class for Expecting Parents Only
Birth Preparation Class highlights your baby’s active role to rotate down and out of the pelvis.
Learn techniques to help muscles in your pelvis support an easier birth. During labor the baby turns through three levels of the pelvis. Together, you and your birth partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” Spinning Babies reveals how the baby can find optimal positions for labor and allows birth to be more comfortable.
birth Ready
This course is designed to get you and your partner ready for birth. Learn the skills it takes to have an easier, shorter, less painful labor and birth as well as help with comfort in late pregnancy.
We recommend first-time parents taking our childbirth education class prior to attending this course.
Skills we will focus on:
Breathing Techniques
Peanut Ball Positions
Exercise Ball Positions
Rebozo Skills
Counterpressure
Grounding Skills
Pushing Positions
Please bring an exercise ball, yoga mat, pillow, peanut ball (if you have one), and rebozo (if you have one).
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Please note this class does not take the place of a traditional childbirth education class.
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