A Mother's Haven

Your body already knows how to give birth - it just needs some preparation... Supported Birth covers stages of labor, pain coping techniques, drugs, and cesareans as most typical childbirth classes do. What makes Supported Birth different from other Childbirth Preparation classes is that it is taught in an interactive and personalized way where couples will participate in discussions as opposed to only listening to lectures. Couples will use self-exploration and come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth by learning there is no one right way to give birth. This class is especially good for women who have fears about giving birth and those attracted to the idea of natural childbirth. This four week course educates women and their partners to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby based on a combination of technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self exploration, and many different pain coping tools and techniqu...

We'd all like to think that we'll never be in a position of having to save our baby's life, but it could happen. Babies choke on food and toys, or slip under the water in the tub or a pool, or get caught in drawstrings and curtain cords. If your baby is ever choking or suddenly lifeless, you would want to know what to do! Although you might be able to find some tips on the internet, these techniques differ depending on the age of the child, and doing them improperly can possibly be harmful, so it's important to set aside a few hours to take an infant and child CPR course in your area, to learn and practice the proper techniques. If you live in Los Angeles, whether in the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, or even Burbank, Pasadena, or Glendale, we have the class for you. At A Mother's Haven, our Infant and Toddler CPR and Family Safety Class class will show you just what to do in those situations. We offer the “ Save a Little Life ” course at our Encino loca...

Breastfeeding is endorsed by the world’s health and scientific organizations as the best way of feeding infants. Years of research have shed light on the vast array of benefits not only for children but also for mothers and society. While breastfeeding is best for you and your baby , it is a learned skill . The natural aspects of breastfeeding are the baby’s innate suck mechanism and need for sustenance and your body’s production of milk. Because many of us were not breastfed, and didn’t grow up watching women nurse their babies, it is a topic and skill that we must learn as soon-to-be parents. Proper positioning and latch-on are essential for successful nursing. Learning prenatally how your body produces milk, and practicing proper nursing techniques, are the first steps to successfully breastfeeding your baby. In this class you will: - Learn about the anatomy and physiology of breastmilk production - Learn and practice proper positioning and latch-on - Learn how often a ...

Is the hospital staff really going to let you take this baby home? What can you really expect when bringing home baby? Learn the essential skills you need to take care of your new baby in this fun, informative, hands-on class! You will be given information to help you physically care for a new baby, gain an understanding of newborn behavior and needs, and develop parental confidence. This class cover the following topics: - Typical newborn eating and sleeping patterns - Handling a newborn in the first few days/weeks - Feeding - Burping - Diapering - Bathing - Changing clothes - Swaddling - Cord care - Nail care - Soothing a crying baby - Illness - what to look for - Care of the Mother - Layette - what to buy - Topics that are important to your family This 3 hour class is held once a month on a Saturday afternoon from 2–5 pm. Our convenient Encino location caters well to San Fernando valley residents, living in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and Woodland ...

Is the hospital staff really going to let you take this baby home? What can you really expect when bringing home baby? Learn the essential skills you need to take care of your new baby in this fun, informative, hands-on class! You will be given information to help you physically care for a new baby, gain an understanding of newborn behavior and needs, and develop parental confidence. This class cover the following topics: - Typical newborn eating and sleeping patterns - Handling a newborn in the first few days/weeks - Feeding - Burping - Diapering - Bathing - Changing clothes - Swaddling - Cord care - Nail care - Soothing a crying baby - Illness - what to look for - Care of the Mother - Layette - what to buy - Topics that are important to your family This 3 hour class is held once a month on a Saturday afternoon from 2–5 pm. Our convenient Encino location caters well to San Fernando valley residents, living in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and Woodland ...

We'd all like to think that we'll never be in a position of having to save our baby's life, but it could happen. Babies choke on food and toys, or slip under the water in the tub or a pool, or get caught in drawstrings and curtain cords. If your baby is ever choking or suddenly lifeless, you would want to know what to do! Although you might be able to find some tips on the internet, these techniques differ depending on the age of the child, and doing them improperly can possibly be harmful, so it's important to set aside a few hours to take an infant and child CPR course in your area, to learn and practice the proper techniques. If you live in Los Angeles, whether in the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, or even Burbank, Pasadena, or Glendale, we have the class for you. At A Mother's Haven, our Infant and Toddler CPR and First Aid class will show you just what to do in those situations. We offer the “ Save a Little Life ” course at our Encino location about on...

The recommendations include moderate to vigorous exercise through your pregnancy, including cardio and some weight training.  Prenatal yoga and pilates are wonderful ways to start (or continue) working out while you are pregnant. Our current Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga  schedule is: Mondays 7pm Thursdays 6pm Call us at (818) 380-3111 to reserve your spot in class! Visit us at: 16101 Ventura Blvd. Suite 230 Encino, CA. 91436 p. (818) 380-3111 w.  shopthehaven.com

Your body already knows how to give birth - it just needs some preparation. This one day intensive class provides women and their partners with vital information to prepare them for childbirth. This class covers various relaxation techniques as well as options for pain interventions. Some topics include: * Overview of Labor and Delivery/Anticipatory Signs * What to Pack * Relaxation/Neuromuscular Disassociation Exercises * How to distinguish signs of true labor * Stages of Labor * Breathing & Comfort Techniques * Analgesics and Anesthesia * Cesarean Birth * Pushing Techniques * Delivery of Baby * Delivery of Placenta/Clean-up * Postpartum and Recovery You can register for this childbirth class by calling (818) 380-3111 or by going to the online registration page. We recommend the one-day intensive class for second-time moms who want a review or first-time moms who can't make it to the 4-week series class . Visit us at: 16101 Ventura Blvd. Suite 230...