716 Birth

If you've ever thought about becoming a Doula, there are 2 local trainings coming up. One in Rochester in April, and one in Buffalo in November.
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Doula Trainings, Workshops, & Classes Beautiful Birth Choices & DONA International Birth Doula Trainings We would love to have you join us for a training! Complete the form below and you will receive a link to the registration form for the training of your choice. Please stay tuned - a full Q&A will be posted soon that will give you...

Student Testimonial:

"Tara is so knowledgeable, passionate, engaging, and welcoming. I enjoyed hearing about Tara's experiences and anecdotes- I felt like hearing her first-hand accounts (alongside the extensive medical data she explained) helped to humanize birth and reminded me that childbirth is both an everyday occurrence AND a unique experience for each mother and baby. Especially as a woman planning a homebirth, I felt really comfortable with Tara as she wasn't judgmental at all. In fact, Tara helped to reassure me that birth is a physiological event and in many cases, our bodies and our babies know what to do if we just give them the time to do so (obviously there are cases where medical intervention is necessary and lifesaving, and Tara stressed that as well). And while a lot of the class DID focus on hospital procedures, I felt like it was truly important information for me to know just in case things don't go according to my plan. But honestly, I really enjoyed the comfortable and personable atmosphere of the class. It was laidback yet informative. Tara made the classes interesting and enjoyable and I was kind of sad when the classes ended :) My husband and I used Thursday nights as a cute lil date night; we went out for dinner, went to class, and then discussed the info we learned on the drive home. Totally worth staying up past my bedtime (and that's saying something!!) I am feeling confident and capable and would absolutely recommend this class to any expecting parents."

-Whitney, East Aurora

Thursdays in May & June are both FULL but if we get enough interest, we can open a Friday series. 6-9pm, costs $150. We take BCBS and HSA. Call Baby's Sweet Beginnings at 716.681.8100 to register! Still have spots in July & August as well!

Student testimonial:

Hi Tara! This is ***Student's Name*** from September's Childbirth Class. I just wanted to let you know that we had a beautiful and healthy baby boy yesterday. 8lbs 15 oz and 21" long. I was able to deliver him vaginally and only have 1 stitch! We are very grateful to say that our entire birth experience was very positive. My husband and I would like to thank you for the wealth of information you provided us with. We knew exactly what questions to ask and how to advocate for ourselves and that wouldn't have been the case without your class. Thank you so much again 🥰

If you're not taking my childbirth class, what are you even doing with your life??

Thursdays in October are FULL, but I've got 3 spots open on Fridays! 14th, 21st, and 28th from 6-9pm. Cost is $150 and is covered in full by most BCBS plans and HSA. Call Baby's Sweet Beginnings at 716.681.8100 to register!

Click the pic to read the whole thing. Happy World Doula Week!

Just got this review this morning, and I'm BEAMING! 🥰

Excited to announce that we have a 3rd birth pool available for rent! These can be used at home births or at Sisters hospital (for comfort in labor, no water births). Cost is $200 and includes pool, carrying case, air pump, water pump, disposable liner, faucet adapter, thermometer, and fish net. You must supply 25' hose. Contact me at [email protected] to inquire about availability for your due date!

"Water is mother nature's epidural!" ~Every Doula, ever

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February Thursday class: FULL
February Friday class: 2 spots left
March Thursday class: FULL
March Friday class: 2 spots left
April Thursday class: 2 spots left
April Friday class: Open
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I only have 2 spots left in my in-person Friday night childbirth class at Baby's Sweet Beginnings! Thursdays are full! Class runs from 6-9 pm, cost is $150, covered by most BCBS plans. Call 681.8100 to register. This class is fun, engaging, and even partners like it! We start Feb 4th!

(And while I've got your attention, Thursdays in March are already full and only 3 spots left on Fridays. Secure your spot FAST!)

"This class was far beyond any expectations that I ever had! I was honestly clueless about labor, induction, etc. Being two full time working soon to be parents, it's hard to read a book with a bunch of important and not so important information. I believe that this class discussed the most pertinent information needed to know for labor! I would 100% recommended this class! Tara was extremely knowledgeable and made something that might seem scary and unknown, not so scary! Although, I feel like pregnancy, labor and/or parenting is something no one is 100% prepared for, I feel pretty prepared for labor!"
~Christina, first time mom

I just saw this stat and looked it up to see if it was true. I've always been aware Doulas improve outcomes and lower intervention rates, but this is wild.

The Cesarean rate with an induction of labor is 58.8% WITHOUT a Doula. But WITH a Doula, that rate drops to 12.5%!

In Erie County hospitals, induction rates range between 31.4% and 39.6% (not including augmented labors). Our Cesarean rates range between 30.6% and 42.1%.

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This being the first Christmas without my mother, I am off call the entire month. This includes as a backup. I pray you all have a joy filled holiday season, and I'll see you in January! Watch for my Year in Review post, coming later!

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What makes a birth perfect? Is there such a thing as a “perfect” birth? One of the first lessons of parenthood is often that no matter what expectations you bring into a situation, you’re almost always going to be thrown a curve ball somewhere along the line. For many mothers, this lesson is learned during labor. What ma...

This is how I spent the day, a week ago today. Welcoming 2 sweet baby boys into the world! Back to back births, and by the grace of God, caught a nap in between! (A little extra makeup for birth #2 since she hired a photographer! 😂)

"Tara is an amazing woman! I’ve done tons of research online, watched videos, and read many pregnancy books-yet she still managed to teach me new things every class! I highly recommend this class to any expecting parents! One of the best parts was her presentation of the information in a way that was engaging and informative for my spouse. Having my support person aware of all the things she taught us makes the class worth every penny alone (because let’s be real, most pregnancy books didn’t exactly catch his attention). I’m a second time mom with a medical background and think everyone could benefit from the knowledge and experience Tara offers!"

~Shannon of Lewiston

I've got a few openings for childbirth classes this month! Details below!

Classes are held in person at Baby's Sweet Beginning in Lancaster. You can call 681.8100 to register. Most BCBS plans cover the fee of $150, otherwise it's private pay or HSA.

1 opening on Thursdays (5th, 12th, 19th) from 6-9pm
2 openings on Fridays (6th, 13th, 20th) from 6-9

Topics covered: anatomy & physiology, managing fears, stages of labor, navigating the unexpected, when to go to the hospital, timing contractions, proactive things to do now for an easier birth, coping with pain, common interventions, pain relief options and when it's a good time to consider them, how to make it through without pain meds, how to ask questions/make decisions, birth planning, how doulas help, labor rehearsal, newborn procedures, postpartum healing, and every participant will get the online SupportingHer course for partners for FREE! ($59 Value)

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