Empowered Birthing
Childbirth Education
Trish Beckman, RN, CNM and Holly Mason, IBCLC
Childbirth Educator (828) 333-0598
These fun, informative and hands-on classes were developed and are taught by Trish Beckman, nurse midwife.
This 12 hour class series meet Saturday and Sunday, for a weekend series and are focused on the natural process of birth. Trish believes that if couples can learn how the baby works with the pelvis and how the hormones support the process they can learn to work with all the natural tools available to support and promote normal birth. A special 4 week series may be offered on Tuesdays from 6-9 based on demand. Individual coaching and refresher classes, including lactation support, available by request.
Trish focuses heavily on hands-on comfort measures, positions and massage techniques to give each birthing couple the tools they need to fully embrace and enjoy their labor.
Her supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere allows each couple to explore all the options available for birth and to make the decisions that are right for them. She welcomes VBACs to class, and couples planning either home or hospital births. Single mothers, alternative families and all birthing partners welcomed.
Trish's teaching partner Holly Mason IBCLC, RN teaches the breastfeeding segment of the class. Holly's style is fun, relaxing and very informative. Breastfeeding during the first week can easily be described as a three person sport and Holly strongly encourages partners to attend class and learn how to be most helpful and supportive as breastfeeding is initiated.
Eleven hour series prepares you for birth and breastfeeding.
Taught every month on Saturdays 9-5 and Sundays 11-2pm
Weekend Dates for classes in 2010:
March 6th and 7th, April 10th and 11th, May 8th and 9th,
June 26th and 29th, July 2th and 25th, August 28th and 29th, October 23rd and 24th, December 4th and 5th.
A special four week series can be offered on Tuesdays from 6-9 based on demand.
Cost $175 per series
Trish Beckman, CNM
Empowered Birthing Childbirth Education Classes
Trish has been a midwife for the past 15 years and has attended over a thousand births. She considers herself an expert in natural childbirth and has attended births at home, birth centers and hospital. She currently practices midwifery in Hickory NC. She co-teaches these classes to help women and their partners learn about options, embrace the birthing journey, and learn helpful hands-on strategies for comfort during labor. Trish has a passion for both teaching and for birth. Trish is co-owner and co-founder of the Women's Wellness and Education Center.
Holly Mason, IBCLC, RN
Lactation Consultant,Breastfeeding Instruction.
Holly has been caring for women since 1999 when she became a Doula through Seattle Midwifery School. In 2000 she moved with her daughter to Asheville where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, and then began working on the Mother-Baby Unit at Mission Hospitals. Holly is a board certified lactation consultant. She enjoys nurturing new families helping to establish a positive start to breastfeeding. Holly teaches Breastfeeding and newborn care classes at the WWEC. As a board certified lactiona consultant s he also consults with nursing moms in their home and at the center. Holly facilitates MAMA-time meetings weekly, and enjoys watching mothers and babies grow and learn more together. For more information about Holly, please see her Breastfeeding Education page.
For more information please call the Women's Wellness & Education Center at 828 333-0598 . You may register conveniently with the form below.
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WWEC24 Arlington Street,
Asheville NC 28801
(828)333-0598
