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Classes Now Offered at Destination Maternity

View the calendar of classes at Destination Maternity for August 2008, September 2008, and October 2008. (Adobe Acrobat required)

Exercise classes are offered as a single class, 6-class or 12-class pass for your convenience. You may use the pass for your registered class, for classes available while pass is valid. Passes expire six months from date of purchase.

Baby Steps: $12 per class or class pass ($60 for 6 classes or $110 for 12 classes)*
This class provides light exercise for moms to do with their babies. The class focuses on strengthening the abdomen, pelvic floor, back and legs. Physician release required less than six weeks postpartum.
Baby Steps
Register online now.
Breastfeeding Basics: $35 per couple
Have you been thinking about breastfeeding your baby, but you aren’t quite sure if it is right for you? In this 2 part class learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, how to prepare for breastfeeding, how to get the baby on the breast properly, the father’s role, breastfeeding pumps and supplies, and how to avoid common problems.
Breasttfeeding Basics
Register online now.

Breastfeeding Support Group: $20 first meeting, $15 each additional meeting*
This group will serve as an opportunity for mothers to meet, share ideas and encourage one another to be successful in breastfeeding. Mothers are invited to bring their breastfeeding babies 12 months and younger. The group is led by an experienced RN who teaches breastfeeding classes.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Register online now.
Doulas and Comfort Measures for Labor: free*
What is a doula? How can a doula help me and my partner to have a better birth experience? How can I be more comfortable during labor? This class focuses on a doula’s role, benefits of working with a doula, creating a positive birth environment, positions for labor and hands-on comfort measures.
Doulas and Comfort Measures for Labor
Register online now.
Prenatal Yoga: $12 per class or class pass ($60 for 6 classes or $110 for 12 classes)*
Yoga can help you prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for giving birth and becoming a mother. Moms-to-be are led through a wide range of poses adapted for the ever-changing pregnant body, preparing her for labor and motherhood, as well as helping to alleviate some of the associated discomforts of pregnancy. Physician release required.
Prenatal Yoga
Register online now.
Strong Mamas: $12 per class or class pass ($60 for 6 classes or $110 for 12 classes)*
Pregnancy exercise class designed to focus on preparing your body for the changes of pregnancy, labor and delivery. This cardio and strength training routine will help improve energy level, attitude and self image. Physician release required.

Strong Mamas
Register online now.

The Learning Center at Destination Maternity is now open and located at 5921 Bluebonnet Blvd. (In the Bluebonnet Parc beside World Market, next to the Mall of Louisiana). Register online now, or for more information call Resources for Women at 225-924-8444.

Also see schedule of prenatal classes recommended based on trimester.

* These classes are only available at Destination Maternity



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