Meets five afternoons, for 2.5 hours each time. This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $325 fee (no tax, payable to Dar a Luz). Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy. Read about Amity on our staff page. If this is your first baby, you have the choice of this class or the Blissborn class (also on this page), included in your birth center fees. Typically scheduled every 6-10 weeks. We strongly recommend taking these classes week 28 or later.

Partners welcome and encouraged! Amity teaches a fun and interesting class that not only covers the basics, but brings together movement, activities, birth art, videos, discussions, a birth blessing, use of a rebozo (a Mexican shawl to help with comfort and movement) … and so much more! Even belly dancing! Please try not to miss more than one class. Get in touch with Amity if you have questions — or better yet, attend our Pathfinder class as early in your pregnancy as you can!

Meets five Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.
*Extra fee for materials is $82 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $325 fee (no tax, payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Laura Wood: Blissborn founder, Dar a Luz Staff Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator. Read about Laura on our staff page.

If this is your first baby, you have the choice of this class series or the Dar a Luz class series (also on this page), included in your birth center fees. If this is not your first baby, you have the choice of the Condensed class, this class, or the Dar a Luz class series (also on this page). Typically scheduled every 6-8 weeks. We really recommend taking these classes week 28 or later.

Partners are strongly encouraged (hint: doesn’t have to be baby’s other parent)! Laura teaches a fun and fascinating class that not only covers the basics, but brings together profound relaxation/hypnosis, activities, lots of information to build confidence, fear/worry/anxiety work, pain control methods and touches and movements, advocacy tips, lifelong skills for everyone… and so much more! Missed classes should be made up. There is an extra fee for materials ($82+tax) and there is homework in this class. Get in touch with Laura if you have questions — or better yet, attend our Pathfinder class as early in your pregnancy as you can! More info and a free download at www.blissborn.com

In this class you will learn how to figure out what your baby needs and understand their communication cues. Learn about normal newborn behavior and appearances and what to do if something doesn’t seem right. We will focus on the basics like diapering, holding, swaddling (bring your own blanket), and burping. Please bring a newborn blanket to work on your swaddling skills. Classes are on Sundays, and are 3 hours each. Typically scheduled monthly. Also check out Babies Beyond the Basics, parts 1 & 2.

DAL clients: Class cost is included in your fees (click “Pay Later” during sign-up).
Non-DAL clients: Cost of class is $40 for each mom/birthing person or couple. Pay by credit card at sign-up, or by cash, or check (made out to Dar a Luz) at one of your appointments.

Register to take Amity’s newborn feeding class before or after your birth class series. You can also come after your baby is born, but we recommend coming before. Typically scheduled monthly.

DAL clients: Class cost is included in your fees (click “Pay Later” during sign-up).
Non-DAL clients: Cost of class is $40 for each mom/birthing person or couple. Pay by credit card at sign-up, or by cash, check (made out to Dar a Luz), or charge at class. Pay by credit card at sign-up, or by cash, check (made out to Dar a Luz) at one of your appointments.

This is a clinic held once or twice a month by Nancy, who is a certified car seat safety instructor. You will learn which car seat is right for your baby and how to install it. You can attend before or after your baby is born, but we recommend doing it before, to ensure that your car is ready to drive your baby home.