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Independent Childbirth Educators
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Childbirth educators offer classes that provide information to expectant parents about the stages of labor and delivery, pain management and relaxation techniques, basic infant care, and in many cases, typical interventions and procedures in the hospital.  Independent childbirth educators are generally not affiliated with a hospital and the information they provide
generally does not center on a particular hospital’s policies and recommendations. 
Many offer a curriculum based on a certain philosophy or approach (See Birth Links). 
It is important to ask a potential childbirth educator questions before enrolling in a
course to ensure a good match between your needs and expectations and their approach
and philosophy.  See Questions to Ask Providers for a comprehensive list.

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  • Beginnings: A Center for Childbirth and Parenting Education
    Preparation for Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Infant Care,
    Pediatric CPR, Sibling Preparation, Refresher and
    VBAC classes offered.
    51 Timber Lane
    South Burlington, VT
    05403
    802.658.5959
    Lbmcnally5@comcast.net


  • Birthing From Within
    Marianne Donahue Perchlik, Advanced Mentor
    Childbirth Preparation classes, post partum Classes, and distinctive Birthin' Again Classes.
    Central Vermont
    802-426-3127
    chikabee@sover.net
    birthingfromwithin.com
  • Birthmatters Doula Service
    Sarah Keeley, CD (DONA)
    Birth and Postpartum Doula Care
    Serving Central Vermont and the Burlington Area
    (802) 229-0933

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  • Astrid Grove, Licensed Midwife at Birthroot Midwifery
    Comprehensive Homebirth Midwifery Care, Preconception Counseling, Well Woman Care, Maya Abdominal Massage, Herbal Wellness Consultations, Birth and Postpartum Doula Services,
    Classes and Apprenticeship
    Serves 1 hour radius of Montpelier
    141 Main Street, Suite 1
    Montpelier, VT 05602
    802-223-3562
    www.birthrootmidwife.com

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  • Kristin MacKulin
    Childbirth education classes: Five-week or six-week series.
    Taught at Kids & Fitness in S. Burlington
    802-425-6115
    Kmackulin@gmatv.net
  • Moon Mountain Midwifery
    Helena Wu
    Homebirth,VBAC, waterbirth, birth education for parents and birth workers, Doula (Birth Arts International) training, herbal medicine classes and health consultations (The Good Herb), remedies and plants (in season)
    Midwifery- southern VT and adjacent MA. Herbal classes- anywhere! Doula training- anywhere!
    Sponsor a class in your area.
    802-235-1512
    helena@goodmedicinetree.net

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  • Marianne Donahue Perchlik, Advanced Mentor
    Birthing From Within
    Childbirth Preparation classes, post partum Classes, and distinctive Birthin' Again Classes.
    Central Vermont
    802-426-3127
    chikabee@sover.net
    birthingfromwithin.com

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  • Drs. Matthew & Julieta Rushford, Rushford Family Chiropractic
    Comprehensive pre- and post-natal chiropractic care, well-baby chiropractic check-ups, natural childbirth education and support
    South Burlington, Vermont
    802-860-3336
    RFCC1@aol.com
    www.RushfordChiropractic.com

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  • Helena Wu - Moon Mountain Midwifery
    Homebirth,VBAC, waterbirth, birth education for parents and birth workers, Doula (Birth Arts International) training, herbal medicine classes and health consultations (The Good Herb), remedies and plants (in season)
    Midwifery- southern VT and adjacent MA. Herbal classes- anywhere! Doula training- anywhere!
    Sponsor a class in your area.
    802-235-1512
    helena@goodmedicinetree.net

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All content on this website is for informational purposes only. Vermont Birth Network, LLC does not endorse or recommend any provider or service in particular. It is the responsibility of each consumer to educate herself about the qualifications and services offered by providers and make an informed decision that best meets her needs.


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