BEDSIDE MANNERS: RN with CNM Homebirth Practice and Student Nurse-Midwife with homebirth CNM practice to open SPRING 2012

Janis Chrissikos RN and Homebirth Assistant

1755 CR 36

Auburn, IN 46706

Phone 260-357-5888

Cell 260-704-7166

Email janis.chrissikos@frontierschool.edu

Serving Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, Kosciosko, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley Counties. Homebirth and Women's Health does offer services in counties further west.

Care provided includes prenatal assistance to supplement midwifery appointments, coordination of health care services and testing (such as physician referrals, ultrasounds, prescriptions, records and paperwork), prenatal homevisit with CNM, assistance to the CNM at the birth and immediate postpartum, minumum of 2 postpartum homevisits, newborn metabolic screen collection, breastfeeding counseling and phone/email support.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS INCLUDE: 

AquaDoula Portable Spa rental
Info on the AquaDoula Portable Spa

Tub rental though Aquadoula.com is $249 plus $120 shipping for a total of $369 plus about $30 IN EXTRA SUPPLIES. RENT THE SAME TUB THROUGH BEDSIDE MANNERS FOR JUST $250, all supplies included, and save $149.  CHECK OUT THE AQUADOULA RENTAL PAGE FOR RENTAL DETAILS.

Birth Pool in a Box Eco Inflatable Tub rental

Birth Pool in a Box includes a seat, and has been designed for strength and comfort. Inflatable walls and floor are ultra comfortable. The unique design provides room for both the laboring mom and a support person. The double-reinforced handles located in three different locations allows birthing and laboring mothers to be comfortable and safe while in the pool. $150 for complete rental supplies!! SEE THE BIRTH POOL IN A BOX RENTAL PAGE FOR DETAILS.

Birth Matters' Childbirth Education class helps women and their partners understand the range of birth choices, clarify their desires, and gain confidence to advocate for themselves during the birth process. Many other classes, such as breastfeedin, cloth diapering, and baby sign language, are also offered www.birthmatters.com

Upon completion of our Childbirth Education classes, you will... 

• understand the birth process, including the stages of labor
• be able to anticipate and prepare for emotions that can arise while being in labor
• be familiar with your physical and emotional coping styles
• have practiced positions and movement to aid in pain-coping from early labor through delivery
• have an empowered partner who has learned and practiced hands-on support techniques
• have accurate and detailed information about all pain medication and medical technology available during labor and birth
• learn how to write an effective and individualized birth plan
• be empowered and prepared to navigate choice-making in labor

 Blessed Journeys Christian Childbirth Classes: Experience the Christian Childbirth Difference 

This class is unique in that it combines both a study of Biblical principles and evidence-based information about today’s childbirth experience. The participants in this class will:

Learn how to apply Biblical principles to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting

Resolve fears and develop confidence in the your body – just as God created it.

Learn practical skills and practice techniques that will help bring you closer to God.

Have a firm basis of knowledge of today’s evidence-based childbirth practices.

Develop confidence in advocating for mother and baby.

Blessed Journeys classes are also designed to meet the needs of different learning styles through discussion, lecture, videos, demonstration, and practical skill application exercises.  Guest speakers will speak on topics relevant to you and offer resources from your community. Instructors will be available for ongoing support and resources even after the class sessions are complete.

 www.blessedjourneysccc.com

The Bradley Method® is a way of educating yourself and your husband/coach on what to expect during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.  It gives you a huge tool bag to work out of and helps you make informed choices for yourself and your child.