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 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 Marternity Services |