Pregnant?   Adopting?   New Baby?  Momease Can Help!

Momease has all the classes, services and educational tools you need for a healthy, happy pregnancy  -- and beyond

We offer childbirth education, baby care, breastfeeding, massage, exercise and parenting classes for couples and single parents.  Our instructors provide the most up-to-date, practical, research-based information. 

Insurance companies and flexible spending accounts often reimburse the cost of Momease classes, lactation and doula services.

To get your reimbursement

1. Select the classes or services 
   
2. Fill out the online registration form
3. Pay online 
4. You will receive an email receipt
5. Send this receipt to your insurance company or flexible spending account firm.

Here is a brief list of our classes.  For a complete description, schedules, locations, costs and to register, click on the link for each class.

Classes at George Washington University Hospital (GWUH)

and Momease Alexandria Va office        

Prepared Childbirth

Classes for medicated and unmedicated births and for refresher couples taught by certified instructors.  Each class gives you and your partner the information, tools and techniques you need to successfully cope with labor and delivery. 

Weekend Childbirth  the weekend course is taught by Lamaze, ICEA and DONA certified childbirth educators. Topics included pregnancy changes, labor and birth, routine hospital procedures, non-medicate birth,  epidurals, narcotics (medicate birth)  and discuss cesareans. Weekend Sessions are on Fri & Sat  or  Sat & Sun.  Tour of GWUH Women Center is included.

Childbirth 1-2-3* Medicate Childbith  the six-hour class is an information only to review medicate birth. Topics covered are anatomy and physiology of labor, coping techinques and medications for labor, obstertrical interventions, postpartum recovery.  If you attend this class at GWUH a tour of the Women Center will be provided.   

Comfort Measure & Relaxation Techniques  this three-hour class provides the expectant mother and partner with breathing, relaxation and comfort techniques needed to cope with pain of contractions.  Complements Momease prepared childbirth classes. A childbirth class must be taken prior to attending this class.

Hypnobabies  is a 6-week childbirth course teaching expectant mothers deep self-hypnosis skills to help you relax, enjoy and fully participate in your child’s birth.  The expectant mother and partner will learn many skills for entering hypnosis and deepening  relaxation, as well as confidence building cues and techniques for eliminating pain and fear from childbirth.

Baby Care for the 1st Month

     Breastfeeding Basics -   You and your partner learn and practice the latest breastfeeding techniques from certified lactation consultants.  

Baby Care Basics - Newborn appearance, diaper changing, bathing, dressing and when to call the doctor are just the beginning of this class that prepares you and your partner to care for your baby.

Infant & Child CPR -  This two-and-one-half hour American Heart Association (AHA) course teaches parents and family member life-saving infant and child CPR skills.

Baby, Baby, Baby - Parents of Multiples   This helpful and informative  two-hour class focuces on the various childbirth alternatives and situations that parents of multiples often experience.

Touch and Tone  Exerices Classes 

Prenatal Yoga Tuesday nights  from 6:30 to 7:30pm at GWUH in Lincoln Room

Prenatal Yoga  Yoga helps you relax, stay flexible, relieve stress, and prepare for birth.  It stretches and cultivates your muscles so they work efficiently during birth, making birth easier. This Momease class teaches you skills that you can use throughout your life.

Prenatal Fitness and Strength - Training & regular exercise can help your body prepare for labor, delivery and postpartum recovery.  Exercise can lower stress levels, help to maintain a steady weight gain, relieve the physical discomforts of pregnancy, increase energy levels and promote a good night’s sleep. 

 Doula and Lactation Services

We can provide you with birth and postpartum doulas and lactation consultants.  Our unique “Momease On Call” program enables you to have your questions answered at anytime.   For a complete description, costs and to select a service, click on the link for each listing. 

GWUH Prenatal Tour of  the Women's  Center

Expectant parents are encouraged to take a complimentary tour of The George Washington University Hospital's Women's Center. The tour will meet in the hospital auditorium located on the lower level for an information session and then tour the 3rd floor Women's Center.  Preregistration is required. 

Children are not permitted to take this Prenatal Tour. Momease offers a seperate sibling class and tour for children 3 - 8 years old.  Please review the  Sibling Class - Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister.