Pregnancy and Postpartum
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 an 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: InJoy's Guide to Mother & Baby Care 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
- a small, newborn sized stuffed animal or baby doll for hands on practice.
* 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:
April 13th, 2024 | 9AM - 6PM (recommended for due dates May - Aug)
May 4th, 2024 | 9AM - 6PM (recommended for due dates May - Aug)
Sept. 7th, 2024 | 9AM - 6PM (recommended for due dates Sept - Jan)
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.
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.
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Pre-paid registration required prior to workshop
Instructor: Amy Wilt, LPN, CD(DONA), CCE, APBT
Know Your Newborn
Getting 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’s “Guide to Newborns”.
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:
April 27th, 2024 | 10AM - 11:30AM (last class until Fall)
October 5th, 2024 | 10AM - 11:30AM
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.
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:
January 21st, 2024 | 12PM
April 27th, 2024 | 12PM (last class until Fall)
October 5th, 2024 | 12PM
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:
Saturday, September 30th | 10AM - 4PM
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!