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 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

All of our classes and products are available in English and Spanish.

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. 

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

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  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.  Tour of GWUH Women Center is included.

Comfort Measure & Relaxation Techinques  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.

  

Baby Care for the 1st Month

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

 

Baby Care   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 Classes  

 Prenatal Exercise   Prenatal Yoga and Strength Training classes reduce the aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare you for the physical demands of labor and delivery.

Comfort Measure & Relaxation Techinques  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 childbirth educations or other prepared childbirth classes.

Parenting Classes                     

Parenting   Learn productive, practical, pro-active ways to cope with the daily challenges of parenting and develop your own parenting philosophy to make parenting easier.

Parent with Pets  Momease pet consultant provides up-to-date procedures on how to introduce your pet to the baby and how to manage pet with a newborn.

 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. 

 

Birth  or Labor Doulas   Our certified birth doulas are with you at the birth of your baby, assisting you and your partner with physical and emotional support to make your labor and delivery easier

Postpartum Doulas   Our certified postpartum doulas assist you at home with the baby as they teach you valuable techniques for your child’s care and well being.

 

Lactation Consultants  

 

Momease On Call   We are available 24-7 by email or phone for your questions and concerns.

     

Momease has everything you’ll need for a healthy,
happy pregnancy and beyond
 

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.

GWUH FREE Prenatal Tour $0.0
Click Here for Product Details! Expectant parents are encouraged to take a complimentary tour of The George Washington University Hospital’s Women’s Center. Pre-registration is required. The tour will begin in the hospital auditorium on the lower level with an information session. George Washington University Hospital 900 23rd St., NW Washington, DC 20037 (202) 715-4000 Children are not allowed on the tour. Please select "Check" Option to register for Free Tour
Sibling Class - Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister $40.00
Click Here for Product Details! Welcoming a new baby into your home may be both exciting and scary for a sibling. The sibling class will help prepare children ages 3 to 10 years old for this life-changing event. A visit to our Women’s Center and a peek-a-boo of the nursery is included. Topics include how it feels to become a big brother or sister as well as age-appropriate discussions about the birth process and what to expect from a new baby. Big Brother or Sister will receive a gift and create a gift for new baby. Recommended for the last three months or last trimester of pregnancy. Parents are encouraged to enroll siblings age 3 to 10 in this fun, helpful class. Cost is $40 for parents and one child, plus $10 each additional child.
Sibling Class - $10 Fee additional children $10.00
Click Here for Product Details! A fee of $10 will be charged for additional children attending the Sibling Class. Parent are encourage to enroll siblings ages 3 to 10. Recommended for the last three months or last trimester of pregnancy.
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