BEST-Birth
Education Services in Tokyo offers a variety of birth education classes, taught
by Ann Tanaka, a registered nurse from the U.S. The classes are designed for women or couples
who are pregnant or new parents. In addition,
support and referrals to other resources are available. Don't wait!
Prepare now for birth and the care of your new baby.
Classes
offered are as followed:
Early Pregnancy & Birth Planning in Tokyo: This
one time 2 hr. class is designed for women in their first or second
trimester. Topics covered are: the
anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, the emotional and physical changes
experienced in pregnancy, nutrition, exercise, prevention and relief measures
for common physical discomforts of pregnancy, and information about birth
planning and birth options in the Tokyo area.
Spouses are welcome!
Upcoming 2014 schedule: Saturday, Jan. 18, March 15, May 24,
July 5, Sept. 13, Nov. 15, 2014,
All classes are from 10:00am - 12:00
Noon.
Fee: 7,000
yen/ couple
Registration is
required.
Preparation for Birth Classes
for Couples: This 2 day workshop is designed for
couples to help them develop their own choices and style for labor and birth. This course uses lectures, workgroups,
practice in relaxation and breathing techniques as tools for making confident and
informed decisions for labor and birth. This
course is recommended around 30 weeks.
Casual
clothes, comfortable for simple stretch exercise, are advised. Bringing a small cushion
or
towel, may help to make you feel more comfortable.
Upcoming 2014 schedule: Sat. & Sun., Jan. 11/12, March 8/9,
May 17/18, July 12/13,
Sept.
6/7 and Nov. 8/9, 2014, from 10am-4pm,
Fee: 36,000 yen/
couple
Advanced
Registration is required as class size is limited.
One hour lunch
break is given. Lunch is not included in
the fee.
*Please note that all cancellations must
be made three days in advance.
*All
classes are held at The Tokyo American Club (TAC).
*Registration
can be done through Ann Tanaka or at TAC member’s service desk
*Payment
must be done at TAC, member’s service desk on B1.
*Cancellations
must be made at least three days in advance.
*For
more information, please call Ann Tanaka 0268-38-3802 or 090-5326-1455.
*As
parking is very limited, only members are allowed to park at TAC.
BEST---Birth Education Services in Tokyo
Phone: 0268-38-3802 or 090-5326-1455 (Evenings are best.)