Here is a list of childbirth preparation courses in English. All courses are held in the Jerusalem area.

 

Joanie Abelman

Jerusalem
02- 6787102
 

Joanie is in favor of natural birth, while giving a general overview without so much
focus on necessarily going natural.

 

Shoshana Goldbaum

Jerusalem
02-534-1560

http://www.birthisrael.com

 
Shoshanna promotes natural birthing in a very realistic, to-the-point presentation.
She brought the field of birth assistants to Israel , and has worked in
Israel for over 20 years.

 

Menucha Chwat

Greater Jerusalem area

 

Sharon Lerner

Ramat Beit Shemesh

02-999-4292

052-4057942

 

I have been teaching childbirth education courses for couples and women
living in Bet Shemesh/ Ramat Bet Shemesh for the last 9 years. My focus is
on providing women with all the information and skills to enable her to have
the birth she wants to and deserves to have.  I am a registered nurse, LCCE
and Certified Labor Doula(CAPPA) I teach the courses privately or in groups
in my home in Ramat Bet Shemesh.

 

 

Rachelle Oseran

Jerusalem

052-2342909

http://www.childbirtheducation.co.il/

 

Rachelle is a LAMAZE certified teacher.

The groups are small and intimate.

 

Chaya Valier and Rochelle Dweck

Jerusalem

02-6230261

 

 

Prepare for Easier Birthing - Evening Workshops for Pregnant Women

-Techniques for keeping the body relaxed, including explanations on
relaxation's affect on optimal hormonal balance during birthing, postpartum,
as well as regular life.
-Prenatal Yoga positions focused on pelvic stretching
-Practical training for remaining focused - we practice the relaxation
technique while envisioning realistic birthing scenarios

 

Lauren Ron

Ramat Beit Shemesh

02-9914983

052-4256707

 

How can I help  to create an optimal birth experience for myself and my 
baby?

A Birth education course gives you the tools to be the best that you can be.

By gaining knowledge and understanding of the physiological process of labor and birth.
Learning how to nurture your body as well as your mind, your greatest tool by bringing awareness to how our realities are affected by our thoughts and learning to use relaxation, visualization and affirmation techniques.
Help your husband to understand what you need and how he can assist and become an integral part of the birthing experience
Gain insight into and understanding of your Baby's world and how it is affected.
Guiding you in drawing on your own individual well of strengths  leaving 
you  feeling confident and prepared for the birth of your baby.