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CEC
Philosophy Statement
 Childbirth Education Center is devoted to preparing
women and their partners for the journey through pregnancy, birth, and early
parenthood. We are based in a natural childbirth perspective. Our aim is to
inform couples of the choices they have so they themselves can make decisions
appropriate to their own lifestyle and philosophy.
Our method of teaching revolves around three basic tenets: family centered
maternity care, freedom of choice, and empowerment of women. What we mean by
family centered maternity care is two-fold. The birth of a baby is also the
birth of a family, initiating many changes in the relationship between
partners. Because of this focus we believe that the decision making
responsibility regarding pregnancy, birth, and child care rests within the
realm of the family. Ideally, the medical community acts in partnership with
the family rather than as Master of Ceremonies.
Starting a family involves many choices at each step of the process. Our aim
is to support parents-to-be with as much unbiased information as possible
upon which to make their decisions. We also try to be a resource for
references regarding topics we do not cover in detail in our classes.
Birth is an extremely important and powerful event in the life of a woman. We
believe a woman's body is exquisitely perfected for this purpose. Our aim is
to encourage confidence in women regarding their bodies and to foster a
positive outlook regardless of the actual mode of birth. The strong feeling
of empowerment that results can carry over into childrearing and any other
endeavor a woman may be involved in.
Other Resources
International Childbirth Education Association
La Leche League of
Tokyo Central, Japan
Tokyo Pregnancy Group
The Coalition for Improving
Maternity Services
Childbirth Connection
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