VBAC Support

VBAC comes in many forms. At its most basic, VBAC is simply the vaginal birth of a child after a previous cesarean.

The point is simple. Only you have the right to choose whether or not to use your vagina. Vaginal birth is not a dirty word nor a procedure. Vaginal birth is the normal biological consequence of pregnancy, whether or not the mother has a prior cesarean.

For mothers who have been through a Cesarean, this support group is a wonderful place to share your feelings, heal, and help others who may have or may be facing a Cesarean.

This support group also offers information and help as we talk about the risks of vaginal birth and elective cesarean so that you can make the healthiest choice possible for you and your baby.

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Miscarriage Support

Losing a pregnancy can be a hard time for many women.

The joy of pregnancy is now gone, and emotions not felt before may surface.

It can often be a great help to find a place where you may come and share your story, ask questions, or simply talk with others who understand what you are going through.

Don’t spend this time alone, come and receive support from those who understand the thoughts and feelings that can be present when a miscarriage is experienced.

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Learn To Sew Cloth Diapers

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There are many advantages to cloth diapering.  Cloth diapers are free of the chemicals used in paper diapers, they dramatically reduce the risk of diaper rash, they are more breathable, and quite frankly–would you prefer paper or cloth on your bum?

That being said, the cost of buying pre-made cloth diapers may be a deterrent for parents who want to stay away from the chemical-laden paper diapers.  This class will teach you how to make your own cloth diapers, at a fraction of the cost of pre-sewn ones.

Cloth diapers have also been shown to be a great help in potty training, as babies in cloth diapers know when they wet their diapers, and can sooner relate this to going to the toilet.

Register now or contact us for more information.

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Breastfeeding Support Available

Breastfeeding Support Like No One Else!

Register Now for the Support Group!

We are passionate about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child and offer a variety of services geared towards the nursing mother’s needs, they include:

• Breastfeeding classes
• Support groups
• Free 10 minute individual consultations at the office
• 1 hour affordable appointments
• Salt Lake County Classes are available beginning in November. If you are interested in these classes, please call or email us for details.

Breastfeeding Classes will help you learn:

• How to feed your baby
• How to get a proper latch
• How often baby needs to eat
• How to care for breasts
• How to avoid sore nipples
• How to get more sleep while breastfeeding your baby
• The joys and benefits of breastfeeding

Cost is $20 or $15 per couple if you are taking any childbirth class at Mothering Your Way, LLC. 

Babes in arms are always welcome, please feel free to nurse your children on premises.

Our hope is that you feel comfortable in this sanctuary created for mothers by mothers.

Breastfeeding Clinic Hours by appointment only:

• Mondays 2-5pm
• Wednesday s 9am-noon
• Friday’s 9am-noon

Other times available by appointment please call for a time.

Phone Consultation and Support Available

801-615-1733 for phone help between the hours of 9am-9pm

In Office or At Home Support Available

I am available to assist mothers with breastfeeding and/or pumping and storing milk. If you need help with your baby’s latch, sore nipples, feeling discouraged, fussy baby, low milk supply or other breastfeeding related issues, please give me a call to set up an appointment.

Rates:

In Office:

• $15 30 minutes
• $25 60 minutes
• $40 90 minutes

At Home Visits

• $20 30 minutes within 8 miles
• $30 60 minutes within 8 miles
• $45 90 minutes within 8 miles

Beyond 8 miles there are additional travel fees.

Please complete the form here to register now for a support group or contact us for more information.   You can also visit our Events Calendar to see upcoming groups.

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Come and learn the secrets to reducing pain in childbirth and having a more relaxed and enjoyable labor and birth.

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We have developed an innovative series of four week natural childbirth classes. Sessions are three hours each, one evening per week. A weekend “fast” option is also available for those with busier schedules.

In these classes, expectant parents will learn:

"Hands-On" Lamaze Class

• How to take the fear out of childbirth
• The anatomy and physiology of normal birth
• Variations on normal labor, and how to respond to them
• The emotional roadmap of the birth experience
• Comfort measures for labor and birth including coping tools and strategies,
  deep abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques
• Risks and benefits of common interventions and how to avoid needing them
• How to communicate with your caregiver to get the type of birth that you desire
• How to write a birth plan
• How Dad can thrive in his role in supporting Mom and what he can do

All students are required to bring Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth.  This can be purchased through Amazon or borrowed from your local library.

More About the Classes

We understand that it takes courage and confidence to plan for a natural birth, and we also know it can be one of the most miraculous and joyful experiences of your life!

The myriad of choices surrounding pregnancy and childbirth can seem overwhelming at times, but we believe in the simple truth that knowledge is power. Our goal is to empower expectant parents to make informed choices.

The first three classes in our series focus almost entirely on the natural process of childbirth. You will learn the physiological and emotional progression of labor. We discuss common fears and concerns and learn tools for dealing with anxiety and the perception of pain. Our students learn and practice proven comfort measures and natural pain management techniques. In addition, we encourage husbands and partners to participate in the birthing process at their full level of comfort.

The last class in our series specifically covers birth in a hospital, including a study of common medical interventions and their risks, how to effectively communicate with hospital staff, a discussion of what it means to provide “informed consent”, and basic patient rights.

We understand that every couple is unique, and we take great pride in respecting and fully supporting all our clients’ choices. We offer education and support to couples seeking a low-intervention hospital birth or childbirth in a birthing center and at home. A key part of our practice, however, is supporting and empowering those who seek the more fully natural, intimate experience of a truly natural birth.

Our conviction is that, when armed with a thorough knowledge and compassionate understanding of childbirth, most women and their partners will find the confidence they need to experience this amazing process in the most natural setting possible.

Cost:

• 4 week series $95
• Weekend classes are $95
• Private Classes $150
• Salt Lake County Classes are available beginning in November. If you are interested in these classes, please call or email us for details.

Lamaze Registration

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