Comfort Measures Class

Comfort Measures Class complements information taught in Natural Birth Series and is a great resource for couples needing extra practice or to learn how to manage labor and birth more comfortably. It's a class for first-time parents, those needing a refresher in labor coping skills, or couples wanting to expand their knowledge of comfort measures for labor and birth.

René Johnson, DONA-Certified Doula, is the instructor for this class.

Class location: Birth Center of Baton Rouge, 277 Rue de la Vie

This one session three-hour class is dedicated to learning, practicing, and feeling more confident using practical tools and techniques such as:

  • Relaxation

  • Breathing techniques

  • Positions for effective laboring and birthing

  • Use of birth ball, birthing tub, rebozo and other tools

  • Massage, counter-pressure, and acupressure

  • Hands-on comfort measures

  • Managing back pain

  • Visualization, vocalizing, and movement

Class Fee: $75 mom and one support person. Payment can be made via Zelle (doula@birthhelp.com) or Paypal.

Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy Rescheduling A Class - Class participants must request rescheduling of classes by email using the Contact form. A rescheduling fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), must be paid in order to reschedule a class or series within 14 days before the beginning date of any class. Rescheduling a class is not guaranteed and depends on availability.

Cancellation - Class members must request a cancellation by email using the Contact form. The class fee, less an administrative fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), will be refunded until 14 days before the beginning date of any class. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date.

 

"Excellent job!  We learned a lot!. My partner and I knew that we longed for more coached 'practice', and this class was a wonderful resource to give the time necessary for mom and partner to refine those skills.”

2025 Comfort Measures Classes

IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ON THE FOLLOWING EVENINGS, 6-9 P.M.

  • Monday, February 10, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, March 10, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, May 12, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, June 9, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, July 14, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, August 11, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, September 8, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, October 13, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, November 10, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

  • Monday, December 8, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.