Prepared Childbirth Class # 215 September 2012

Louella & Paul Photographed by Blow-Up Babies at Serrendra

As of September 25, 2012

NOTE: Please visit this site often especially the day before the class for any changes in the venue, time and date. 

IMPORTANT! TIME of last class will be changed to afternoon class (2:00-5:00pm) 

IMPORTANT! 
                    TIME of class of Sept. 2 (first day) & Oct. 7 (last day) are in the mornings!
                    VENUE is in Solinam Corporation Center, Makati (see address below)

Prepared Childbirth Class
PCC # 215
September 2012

DATE: 4 Sunday Classes 

Day 1: September 2 (8:30-11:30am), 
           September 9 (No Class)
           September 16 ( No Class)
Day 2: September 23 (2:00-5:00pm)
Day 3: September 30 (2:00-5:00pm)
Day 4: October 7 (9:00-12:00pm changed to 2:00-5:00pm)  

TIME: Mornings and Afternoons
Day 1: 8:30-11:30am for Sept. 2
          (2 Sundays of no classes)
Day 2: 2:00-5:00pm for Sept. 23  
Day 3: 2:00-5:00pm for Sept. 30
Day 4: 9:00-12:00pm for Oct. 7 (changed to 2:00-5:00pm)       

VENUE: Soliman Corporation Center (see address below)

MAKATI:

1.) Soliman Corporation Center
2182 Don Chino Roces Ave. (fromerly Pasong Tamo), Makati
Ask lobby receptionist which room and floor,

Ground floor is BPI atmNear Makati Cinema Square, park on the available slots along the road

or

2.) Santuario de San Antonio

Function Room # 6 (it is the building beside the church), Mckinley Rd., Forbes Park, Makati 

or

PASIG:

3.) Robinson Circle Subdivision along H. P. Javier St., ( you have to go in the subdivision to find the condo. It is not along H. P. Javier St.) 338 Dona Feliza Condo., Unit 325, Pasig City

DIRECTIONS to Pasig venue:

If your coming from Meralco Ave. headed towards Shaw, when you reach ULTRA (or what is now called the Dept.Ed. on your left side), turn left to H. P. Javier. Now you're headed towards Shaw Blvd. You will pass on your left side, Valle Verde Country Club & Nipa Hut Resto. Drive slowly or you might miss the subdivision to your left side. Left to Robinson Circle Subdivision, the street loops like a horseshoe so there are 2 entrances. Once you're inside the subdv. in front of the empty lot is a Dona Feliza Condominium. Ask guard for Tesa's Yoga Studio, Unit # 325, 2nd floor. 

NOTE: If you're coming from Meralco Ave. and you  entered H. P. Javier St. and you've passed, on your left side, Phoenix Subdivision or Canley Rd. or Victoria Court, then you have missed the venue, Robinson Circle Subdivision.

BRING: Exercise mat or towel, 2 bed pillows, ball point, paper for taking down notes, snacks & drinks

WEAR: Casual comfy clothes, pants, leggings or shorts. Prepare to seat on the floor.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Text or Email, complete information so we could inform you of any changes.

"YES2BIRTH/ Month you will join/ Names (include your partner)/ OB/ Hosp./EDD (est. due date)/ Mobile/ Landline Home & Office/ Email/ 
How did you 1st learn about Chiqui Brosas (pls be specific, ex. ref. by OB (give name), relative or friend, search engine (what did you type), reading material (name which one ex. Baby Magazine, Mommy Pages, etc.), TV (name which show), hospital (who referred, which hospital & what department ex. information, doctors clinic flyer, birthing suite station by nurse, etc.), FB, Internet forum ( ex. W@W)...
What's your Facebook email/ Multiply name/

Birth GLOBE: 0917-88-BIRTH (247-84)
Birth SMART: 0908-1377-086
EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com
BLOG: http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/

ONE ON ONE: Private Birth Class also available for one whole day or two half days in comfort of your home.


ALSO AVAILABLE: Doula/ Professional Labor Coach during your birth

CANDID PHOTO SHOTS: Remember & keep your birth close to your heart! Husbands, be beside your wife.
Hire my daughter to take shots of your: 
1.) Labor & Birth, the first bonding
2.) Newborn Rooming-in/ nursery experience
Rej, has been my labor coach twice. She herself has given birth naturally & exclusively breastfed.
Visit sample photo shots in: http://www.mystoryphotography.com.ph/

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://www.facebook.com/birth.times
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Prepared Childbirth Class # 214 August 2012

Sean & Sheila Photographed by ERIKA LO

As of July 21, 2012

IMPORTANT!!! VENUE will be in Makati, is in SOLIMAN CORPORATION CENTER. Please pre-register. Slots are limited and class is almost full!!!

NOTE: TIME of last day of class on July 26 is from 8:30-11:30am.

NOTE: Please visit this site often especially the day before the class for any changes in the venue, time and date.

Prepared Childbirth Class
PCC # 214
August 2012

DATE: 4 Sunday Classes 
July 29, August 5, 12, 19 (no class), 26 (8:30-11:30am) 

TIME CHANGE: 2:00-5:00pm (instead of 1:30-4:30pm)
Note: Time of July 26 is in the morning!
VENUE: Depends on availability of venue and number of participants

MAKATI:
1.) Soliman Corporation Center

2182 Don Chino Roces Ave. (fromerly Pasong Tamo), Makati

Ask lobby receptionist which room and floor 
Park on the available slots along the road
Ground Floor is BPI Bank

Landmarks:
Between S. Javier (or what is also called V.A. Rufino St.) & Fernando Sts.
Between Shell Gas Station & Herald Suits (same side)
Near Little Tokyo
Near Makati Cinema Square 
or

2.) Santuario de San Antonio

Function Room # 6 (it is the building beside the church), Mckinley Rd., Forbes Park, Makati 

or

PASIG:

3.) Robinson Circle Subdivision along H. P. Javier St., ( you have to go in the subdivision to find the condo. It is not along H. P. Javier St.) 338 Dona Feliza Condo., Unit 325, Pasig City

DIRECTIONS to Pasig venue:

If your coming from Meralco Ave. headed towards Shaw, when you reach ULTRA (or what is now called the Dept.Ed. on your left side), turn left to H. P. Javier. Now you're headed towards Shaw Blvd. You will pass on your left side, Valle Verde Country Club & Nipa Hut Resto. Drive slowly or you might miss the subdivision to your left side. Left to Robinson Circle Subdivision, the street loops like a horseshoe so there are 2 entrances. Once you're inside the subdv. in front of the empty lot is a Dona Feliza Condominium. Ask guard for Tesa's Yoga Studio, Unit # 325, 2nd floor. 

NOTE: If you're coming from Meralco Ave. and you  entered H. P. Javier St. and you've passed, on your left side, Phoenix Subdivision or Canley Rd. or Victoria Court, then you have missed the venue, Robinson Circle Subdivision.

BRING: Exercise mat or towel, 2 bed pillows, ball point, paper for taking down notes, snacks & drinks

WEAR: Casual comfy clothes, pants, leggings or shorts. Prepare to seat on the floor.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Text or Email, complete information so we could inform you of any changes.

"YES2BIRTH/ Month you will join/ Names (include your partner)/ OB/ Hosp./EDD (est. due date)/ Mobile/ Landline Home & Office/ Email/ How did you 1st learn about Chiqui Brosas (pls be specific, ex. ref. by OB (give name), relative or friend, search engine (what did you type), reading material (name which one ex. Baby Magazine, Mommy Pages, etc.), TV (name which show), hospital (who ref., which hospital & what department ex. information, doctors clinic flyer, birthing suit station by nurse, etc.), FB, Internet forum ( ex. W@W) / What's your Facebook email/ Multiply name/

GLOBE:Olive 0917-88-BIRTH (24784), cc 0917-4770628
EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com
BLOG: http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/

ONE ON ONE: Private Birth Class also available for one whole day or two half days in comfort of your home.

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://www.facebook.com/birth.times

Prepared Childbirth Class # 213 July 2012

As of July 1, 2012


VENUE: Santuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati. See below...

NOTE: Please visit this site often especially a day before the class for any changes in the venue, time and date.

Prepared Childbirth Class
PCC # 213
July 2012

DATE: 4 Sunday Classes 
July 1, 8, 15, 22

TIME: 1:30-4:30pm

VENUE: Depends on availability of venue and number of participants

MAKATI: Venue is in Santuario de San Antonio!!!

1.) Santuario de San Antonio

Function Room # 6 (it is the building beside the church), Mckinley Rd., Forbes Park, Makati 

or

2.) Soliman Corporation Center
2182 Don Chino Roces Ave. (fromerly Pasong Tamo), Makati
Ask lobby receptionist which room and floor
Near Makati Cinema Square, park on the available slots along the road
or 

PASIG:

3.) Robinson Circle Subdivision along H. P. Javier St., 338 Dona Feliza Condo., Unit 325, Pasig City

DIRECTIONS to Pasig venue:

If your coming from Meralco Ave. headed towards Shaw, when you reach ULTRA (or what is now called the Dept.Ed. on your left side), turn left to H.P. Javier. Now you're headed towards Shaw Blvd. You will pass on your left side, Valle Verde Country Club & Nipa Hut Resto. Drive slowly or you might miss the subdivision to your left side. Left to Robinson Circle Subdivision, the street loops like a horseshoe so there are 2 entrances. Once you're inside the subdv. in front of the empty lot is a Dona Feliza Condominium. Ask guard for Tesa's Yoga Studio, Unit # 325, 2nd floor. 

NOTE: If you passed Phoenix Subdivision or Canley Rd. or Victoria Court, you have missed the venue.

BRING: Exercise mat or towel, 2 bed pillows, ball point, paper for taking down notes, snacks & drinks

WEAR: Casual comfy clothes, pants, leggings or shorts. We will be seating on the floor.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Text or Email, complete information so we could inform you of any changes.
"YES2BIRTH/ Month you will join/ Names/ OB/ Hosp./EDD/ Mobile/ Landline Home & Office/ Email/ How did you 1st learn about Chiqui Brosas/ Facebook email/

GLOBE:Olive 0917-88-BIRTH (24784), cc 0917-4770628
EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com
BLOG: http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/

ONE ON ONE: Private Birth Class also available for one whole day or two half days in your home.

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://www.facebook.com/birth.times

Birth Class: by Normi Alvaira Herrera & James PCC # 207

Normi Alvaira HerreraBirth Times

Class 207 :)

Childbirth Classes w/ Chiqui Hahn

January 7: Daniel and I attended Lamaze classes conducted by Chiqui Hahn. Oh we sure did learn a lot! Hee-hee-hee-hoooooooo. :D

By: Normi Alvaira Herrera

Photos: 116

2.13.2012

PCC # 207

1 Day Birth Class Crush Course

Chiqui's Prepared Childbirth Class 101, The Medical Center

20090812 Guest Speaker in The Medical City Hospital, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City

Birth Story: by Regina, Welcome Sophia "powerful wisdom

PRAISE AND THANKS BE TO GOD FOR A FAST, NATURAL AND SAFE DELIVERY. We labored for under 5 hours, with no epidural, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. January 15, I woke up to my husband getting ready to go to our friend's engagement party. Time check, approx 8am. I had been experiencing slight abdominal and back pains that night but that was nothing unusual. I attributed it to being exhausted from the baby shower the day before. Hubby went to take a shower and I lay back in bed to catch more Zzzs. Not long after, I heard a pop, similar to the sound of a bone being dislocated but coming from inside my belly. I got a bit worried thinking something had happened to Lima Bean. She let out a gentle kick as if to comfort me that she was ok. Then I felt the trickle... It was light at first, but as I stood from the bed it started to flow. I screamed to Vince... ITS TIME! MY BAG JUST BROKE! We started scrambling around in a calm panic, calling everyone that needed to be informed and getting our labor bag together. The contractions started to kick in but it felt very manageable. I was determined to feel fresh so I took a quick shower, put on light makeup (for the pictures! haha), then headed to the hospital. By that time the contractions started to get stronger but still manageable. I had to stop what I was doing everytime a contraction would kick in just to keep my bearings. We got to the hospital and went through the whole standard hospital ops until I eventually found myself in the OB Gyn complex getting an IE. Time check, a bit passed 9am. True enough, my bag had broken. A quick IE showed that I was already 5-6cm dilated, 80% effaced. Baby was on +1 station though, still a bit high. I was in active labor. The pain was very tolerable at this point. I was still able to talk cheerfully between each contraction. I stuck to my breathing and forgot about each contraction by the time it had passed. Then I was wheeled to the birthing room just as my mom arrived. There they strapped me to a monitor and put an IV of saline to keep me hydrated. Time check, probably around 10am. It was now all up to my body to do what God intended it to do. Vince, Mom and I just waited for nature to take its course. The contractions started to quickly get stronger to a point where I could no longer talk during a contraction but still smile and speak when the contraction was done. I remember thinking... this is EASY! The pain was there for sure, but nothing excruciating. Another IE showed I was a good 6cm dilated, but still +1 station. Then things got a bit blurry from here. Time flew very fast. I estimate it was around 11am when the OB and the pedia arrived. A quick IE showed I was 8cm but still +1 station. Baby had to start coming down now! The pain was worse, it was harder for me to smile for pictures (although I still did, hehe). In my mind I thought, this is not as bad as I imagined! I remembered everyone telling me the pain was going to be like none Ive ever felt... I thought, yeah its painful but its not THAT crazy! Then like a train it hit me. Really quickly it went from manageable to crazy painful, then to I think Im losing it, to I think Im gonna die kind of pain!!!! YUP! It was like NO PAIN IVE EVER FELT. But I had gone so far! No way Im gonna quit now! Plus I kept thinking, if I get an epidural the doc will ask me to hold still while he sticks a needle through my back? How am I supposed to hold still like this? So instead, I kept at it. I visualized the pain with a purpose. I needed these crazy contractions to get our baby out. I kept a steady breathing pattern (or tried to at least) and whined like a cat with each breath. I listened to my mom's coaching telling me to get above the contraction, telling me that the contractions were good contractions, reminding me to relax and breathe. And I found comfort in the hand of my husband (that I gripped so tightly he thought it would break) and his voice telling me how many seconds I had left before the contraction would pass. Next thing I remember was my OB coming in to do another IE. I was 10cm, zero station (still high but better). I remember feeling my baby's head grinding down below and knowing that it was time! Doc went to change to a sterile gown while the nurses set up the room to deliver that baby. I remember at that point the contractions started to get less crazy. When everything was ready, Doc said to try to push on the next contraction. With one push the baby's head started to become visible! A few pushes later though, our baby's heartbeat started to drop. That's when I sensed that the OB wanted to get that baby out. A resident doctor stood beside me, put 2 fists on my top belly, and with her whole weight started to push down on me! I felt like I was being massacred!!! Looking back, it was kind of crazy but during that time all I could think of was that we had to get that baby out fast!!! With each mash, I helped best I could by pushing as hard as I could - with or without a contraction. A few seconds later I felt the pressure let loose below and her head pop out. With that, our little Sophie greeted the world with a healthy cry. Time check, 12:48pm. Later on I found out that the drop in her heartbeat was caused by her cord wrapped around her neck... but just as expected, our Sophie was strong and healthy as can be. She was given a 9/10 apgar score! Welcome to the world Sophia!

Birth Story: by Naomi Thomas, HomeBirth After 43 Weeks & 4 Days Of Pregnancy

Naomi Thomas

My birth story is UP!!! I'm a little nervous about sharing such intimate details with the world, but feel that my journey needs to be talked about... that women can know that a pregnancy that extends beyond 41 weeks can be healthy, safe and even empowering.

Please share freely so more women can hear it, even if only one time ♥

Naomi's Peaceful, Unassisted Homebirth after 43 weeks, 4 Days of Pregancy | Brio Birth

briobirth.com

I just gave birth to my third child after being pregnant for 9 months and a YEAR… well, figuratively. Anyone who has gone past their due date knows just what I’m talking about -- that time after 40 weeks can feel like an entire year.

http://briobirth.com/blogs/naomis-peaceful-unassisted-homebirth-after-43-weeks-4-days-pregancy?page=0,0