Active Comfort Techniques for Labor

Upright Labor Positions for a Faster and More Efficient Birth

This Active Comfort Techniques for Labor class is an add on class with additional comfort measures.  Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed.

Upcoming Classes

October 30, 2024
  • Moms in Motion (Active Comfort techniques in Labor) in Person

    October 30, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, 565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

    Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed. This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready to practice the techniques.  We will meet in Conference room A on the third floor. 

    This class has a nominal fee usually covered by insurance, if your insurance will not cover, arrangements can be made with the instructor – scholarships available for Catholic Health Patients.

    For questions or to register, please contact HealthConnection at (716) 923-7152.

November 19, 2024
  • Moms in Motion (Active Comfort techniques in Labor) in Person

    November 19, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sisters of Charity Hospital, 2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA

    Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed. This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready to practice the techniques.  We will meet in the Marillac room on the first floor. 

    This class has a nominal fee usually covered by insurance, if your insurance will not cover, arrangements can be made with the instructor – scholarships available for Catholic Health Patients.

    For questions or to register, please contact HealthConnection at (716) 923-7152.

Health Insurance Coverage

When registering for class, this form will also be used to pre-admit you to the hospital. Pre-admitting will decrease your paperwork when you arrive in labor!

Catholic Health will bill your insurance company for the class(es) you attend. If your insurance does not cover all of the cost, you may receive a bill for the amount not covered. If costs are an issue, please call (716) 601-3600 for billing options and assistance.

If you wish to self-pay, or if you do not want Catholic Health to bill your insurance for any reason, please check the box in the Insurance Information section of the attached registration form.

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