Comments on: Spectacular Holiday Giveaway of Organization! http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/ The home for Brooklyn parents Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:13:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jon http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2527 Jon Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:56:00 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2527 We want to RealBirth in Chelsea. I thought I knew about babies but it turned out I didn't know anything and learned a ton from the class. The videos of the babies sliding out of the moms were intense. When we got to the real thing, I felt prepared. I hated sitting on the floor too and thought the class was too long, but overall, was very glad we took it. We want to RealBirth in Chelsea. I thought I knew about babies but it turned out I didn’t know anything and learned a ton from the class. The videos of the babies sliding out of the moms were intense. When we got to the real thing, I felt prepared.

I hated sitting on the floor too and thought the class was too long, but overall, was very glad we took it.

]]> By: Jennifer W. http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2525 Jennifer W. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:43:06 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2525 Erica Lyon, the director of RealBirth (54 W 22 St / www.realbirth.com), runs a real treasure of an operation. Her childbirth classes, some of the most thorough in the city, prepare you for any eventuality, whether you are planning to hit the epidural right away, prefer a natural homebirth, or end up with an emergency C-section. Our class was with Erica, but all of her educators are well trained and highly knowledgeable. But RealBirth doesn't stop at childbirth education. It is a veritable support center for expecting and new parents every step of the way. They offer breastfeeding clinics, postpartum depression support groups, new dads' meetings, sign language classes, CPR clinics, infant massage workshops, babywearing clinics, toddler issues classes, support for mothers with multiples, and more. They also host birthing class reunions for you to connect with the families you took your childbirth class series with (to show off the babies and tell war stories). They also offer lectures on topics such as vaccination and early childhood nutrition and useful workshops on preparing a sibling for the birth of a new baby. We loved our childbirth education classes and our newborn care clinic, and our instructors were warm, caring, engaging, and highly informed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend RealBirth to any expecting family. Erica Lyon, the director of RealBirth (54 W 22 St / http://www.realbirth.com), runs a real treasure of an operation. Her childbirth classes, some of the most thorough in the city, prepare you for any eventuality, whether you are planning to hit the epidural right away, prefer a natural homebirth, or end up with an emergency C-section. Our class was with Erica, but all of her educators are well trained and highly knowledgeable. But RealBirth doesn’t stop at childbirth education. It is a veritable support center for expecting and new parents every step of the way. They offer breastfeeding clinics, postpartum depression support groups, new dads’ meetings, sign language classes, CPR clinics, infant massage workshops, babywearing clinics, toddler issues classes, support for mothers with multiples, and more. They also host birthing class reunions for you to connect with the families you took your childbirth class series with (to show off the babies and tell war stories). They also offer lectures on topics such as vaccination and early childhood nutrition and useful workshops on preparing a sibling for the birth of a new baby. We loved our childbirth education classes and our newborn care clinic, and our instructors were warm, caring, engaging, and highly informed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend RealBirth to any expecting family.

]]> By: Tali http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2524 Tali Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:40:20 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2524 We took a wonderful class at the Elizabeth Seton Center which is sadly no longer here. The funny thing is that when we moved to Brooklyn last year we were riding the bus when a woman with a daughter the same age as mine sat down across from us. After looking at each other for 10 minutes, she realized that we had been in the same class! Our daughters were born 4 days apart almost 7 years ago. Small world. We took a wonderful class at the Elizabeth Seton Center which is sadly no longer here. The funny thing is that when we moved to Brooklyn last year we were riding the bus when a woman with a daughter the same age as mine sat down across from us. After looking at each other for 10 minutes, she realized that we had been in the same class! Our daughters were born 4 days apart almost 7 years ago. Small world.

]]> By: Kyra http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2522 Kyra Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:02:26 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2522 We never took a childbirth class but we did watch this video called "Laugh and Learn About Childbirth." The video is basically an entire childbirth course divided into 6 (30 minute to an hour?) class segments. It covers pretty much everything you need to know about what happens in labor and delivery, labor signs, breathing techniques etc. and also has a Lamaze segment. I loved the fact that my husband and I could watch it at our leisure at home over a few weeks instead of having to make the trek to a physical class. And we saved hundreds of dollars! We never took a childbirth class but we did watch this video called “Laugh and Learn About Childbirth.” The video is basically an entire childbirth course divided into 6 (30 minute to an hour?) class segments. It covers pretty much everything you need to know about what happens in labor and delivery, labor signs, breathing techniques etc. and also has a Lamaze segment. I loved the fact that my husband and I could watch it at our leisure at home over a few weeks instead of having to make the trek to a physical class. And we saved hundreds of dollars!

]]> By: Tammy Golson http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2513 Tammy Golson Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:20:45 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2513 Not a mom, yet but as a future mom who would benefit hugely from some professional organization I'd be thrilled and honored to receive you help. As I build my new business and prepare for my future family, I thoroughly enjoy the company of my 2.5 year old god son Andrew. He's amazing and it's excellent practice for the real thing. Thanks for considering me. Happy Holidays! Warm regards, Tammy Golson Not a mom, yet but as a future mom who would benefit hugely from some professional organization I’d be thrilled and honored to receive you help. As I build my new business and prepare for my future family, I thoroughly enjoy the company of my 2.5 year old god son Andrew. He’s amazing and it’s excellent practice for the real thing.

Thanks for considering me.
Happy Holidays!
Warm regards,

Tammy Golson

]]> By: mamalizza http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2512 mamalizza Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:06:23 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2512 i had my son in 2006 and childbirth classes were mandatory for birthing at lich - so we took the real birth class in manhattan. i agree with the poster above that it was waaaaaaaay tooooo long - but i found that the class helped my pregnancy and impending birth become much more "real" for me. everything felt so surreal beforehand so it was helpful to walk through what was going to be happening in the coming weeks. i don't feel like i learned a lot that i didn't already know, but overall it was a good experience. i'm a bit sleep-deprived because my 6 month old doesn't sleep much these days so i hope that makes sense! i need some urban clarity :) i had my son in 2006 and childbirth classes were mandatory for birthing at lich – so we took the real birth class in manhattan. i agree with the poster above that it was waaaaaaaay tooooo long – but i found that the class helped my pregnancy and impending birth become much more “real” for me. everything felt so surreal beforehand so it was helpful to walk through what was going to be happening in the coming weeks. i don’t feel like i learned a lot that i didn’t already know, but overall it was a good experience.

i’m a bit sleep-deprived because my 6 month old doesn’t sleep much these days so i hope that makes sense!

i need some urban clarity :)

]]> By: Millicent Robertson http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2510 Millicent Robertson Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:46:50 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2510 my favorite class i've been to recently is at the Fitness Collective, taught by Zoe Levine. it's a class for mom's with new babies. it is TOUGH, and fun and it really gets you back into shape quick. milly robertson mom to george, 2.5, cobble hill my favorite class i’ve been to recently is at the Fitness Collective, taught by Zoe Levine. it’s a class for mom’s with new babies. it is TOUGH, and fun and it really gets you back into shape quick.

milly robertson
mom to george, 2.5, cobble hill

]]> By: Gabriela Self http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2507 Gabriela Self Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:14:11 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2507 My husband and I took the most beautiful, peaceful and loving class at Lila Yoga, Dharma & Wellness in the Bowery - at the most gorgeous loft studio. The teacher (who also runs LiLa) is Mia Borgatta. I actually took pre-natal Yoga w/her as well. The class is called Couples Yoga in Preparation for Birth Workshop, and the focus is to use the practice of Yoga "to help integrate the body, mind and breath in ways that can help the expecting couple prepare for birth and life with an infant". We got into partner breathing, asanas, and definitely focused on ways to connect w/one another and the baby. Some focus, too on listening/sensing skills and even pressure point work. We also received a beautiful book on natural birthing. 2 weeks later I had the smoothest labor, I can't even remember now but I think it was only about 4 hrs. our daughter didn't even cry when she came out and I think due to all the Yoga work before hand, is the reason she was a super mellow baby, hardly ever cried. Of course now that's she's 3 she's making up for it :), but I really can't say enough good things about Mia, her workshop was great! My husband and I took the most beautiful, peaceful and loving class at Lila Yoga, Dharma & Wellness in the Bowery – at the most gorgeous loft studio. The teacher (who also runs LiLa) is Mia Borgatta. I actually took pre-natal Yoga w/her as well. The class is called Couples Yoga in Preparation for Birth Workshop, and the focus is to use the practice of Yoga “to help integrate the body, mind
and breath in ways that can help the expecting couple prepare for birth and life with an infant”. We got into partner breathing, asanas, and definitely focused on ways to connect w/one another and the baby. Some focus, too on listening/sensing skills and even pressure point work. We also received a beautiful book on natural birthing. 2 weeks later I had the smoothest labor, I can’t even remember now but I think it was only about 4 hrs. our daughter didn’t even cry when she came out and I think due to all the Yoga work before hand, is the reason she was a super mellow baby, hardly ever cried. Of course now that’s she’s 3 she’s making up for it :) , but I really can’t say enough good things about Mia, her workshop was great!

]]> By: Neile King http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2503 Neile King Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:15:51 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2503 My husband and I took and loved Natashia Fuksman's childbirth ed. class for home-birthers. Although, in my work as a doula, I had witnessed and learned a lot from other women giving birth, I still learned a lot from Natashia. I'd definitely recommend her classes to anyone-- she teaches childbirth ed. for people planning to birth in hospitals too. Natashia is kind and warm and is truly gifted in her ability to convey her knowledge about childbirth. In our class, there was a focus on understanding the physical process of labor and birth. It was also an opportunity for couples to talk about and refine their plans for the birth and postpartum. Since I went into the class with a background in childbirth, I'd say the biggest benefit of taking the class was that my husband learned a lot and felt comfortable with the big job of supporting me. And he was the most wonderful support person I could have hoped for! Our son will turn 1 on New Year's Day. My husband and I took and loved Natashia Fuksman’s childbirth ed. class for home-birthers. Although, in my work as a doula, I had witnessed and learned a lot from other women giving birth, I still learned a lot from Natashia. I’d definitely recommend her classes to anyone– she teaches childbirth ed. for people planning to birth in hospitals too. Natashia is kind and warm and is truly gifted in her ability to convey her knowledge about childbirth.

In our class, there was a focus on understanding the physical process of labor and birth. It was also an opportunity for couples to talk about and refine their plans for the birth and postpartum. Since I went into the class with a background in childbirth, I’d say the biggest benefit of taking the class was that my husband learned a lot and felt comfortable with the big job of supporting me. And he was the most wonderful support person I could have hoped for! Our son will turn 1 on New Year’s Day.

]]> By: theresa http://www.achildgrows.com/2008/12/16/holiday-giveaway-of-organzination/comment-page-1/#comment-2502 theresa Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:22 +0000 http://achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com/?p=1799#comment-2502 I took childbirth classes so long ago, I can't remember. I will say that for classes with/for kids, Streb was really fun, and I thought really focused on the kids, rather than on making a huge profit. Also, we have had good experiences at Mark Morris Dance Center. I took childbirth classes so long ago, I can’t remember. I will say that for classes with/for kids, Streb was really fun, and I thought really focused on the kids, rather than on making a huge profit. Also, we have had good experiences at Mark Morris Dance Center.

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