We are excited to bring the new BabyBodyBirth classes to Lexington -- a Baby Moon exclusive!

BabyBodyBirth is a new approach to pregnancy and childbirth education designed to meet you where you are, from pre-conception through pregnancy, with classes created to give you the best start for your new family. Classes are divided into three sessions: Body, Birth, and Baby. Sessions may be taken individually or together -- in any order -- for a unique and customized approach tailored to your individual needs. These classes challenge you to make the most of your birth experience and prepare you for a positive transition to parenthood.

For early pregnancy (first and second trimester), we recommend the BODY class. This class will answer all the questions that you don't have time to ask your doctor, and prepare you for each visit. No surprises!

Our two week BODY series is all about your pregnancy--what to expect as your baby grows and your body changes. We will focus on the best foods to eat, how to establish core strength and flexibility, hormonal and physical changes, and relaxation techniques to build a strong foundation for your pregnancy and maintain you and your baby's good health from conception to birth. We will cover the myriad tests and procedures that will be offered to you during your pregnancy, so you don't get caught by surprise. These classes are recommended for women and couples from pre-pregnancy to 34 weeks. Two week series, $55.

Read more about BabyBodyBirth classes on our Birthing page.

See Class Calendars for upcoming dates.

We recommend the Childbirth Connection website as an excellent resource for thinking through these early, important choices.

How do I choose my caregiver?
~ Questions to ask when interviewing a midwife.
~ Questions to ask when interviewing an obstetrician or family doctor.

How do I choose my birth setting?
~ Questions to ask when touring a hospital.
~ Questions to ask when touring an out-of-hospital birth center.
~ Questions to ask a caregiver who may attend your homebirth.

See our Referral List or contact us if you are looking for a care provider, or are dissatisfied with your current care provider.

Visit spinningbabies.com to learn about resting and relaxation postures for pregnancy (and labor!).

There are many tests and procedures available to women during pregnancy, and many options in childbirth. There may be times when your care provider will need your consent to perform, or not perform, a certain test, procedure, or intervention. At these times, it is your right to be fully informed as to the procedure, its purposes, benefits, and risks, and any alternatives you may have. The following questions may help you get the information you need to feel confident in your decisions.

During pregnancy, these questions may be helpful to you:

1. What are the benefits of doing this test or procedure?
2. What are the risks?
3. How dependable are the results of this test?
4. Is there anything we would do differently based on the results of this test?
5. What would happen if we didn't do it at all?

During labor (or unforeseen circumstances during pregnancy), these questions may be helpful to you:

1. Is this an emergency or do we have time to talk?
2. What are the benefits of doing this?
3. What are the risks?
4. If we do this, what other procedures or treatments might we end up needing as a result?
5. What else could we try first or instead?
6. What would happen if we waited an hour or two (a day, a week, etc.) before doing it?
7. What would happen if we didn't do it at all?

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