Dates: Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30
(4 consecutive Suns.)

PCC 177 Makati
Time: 9-12pm
Venue: UPRC Bldg 2289 Pasong Tamo Ext., Pulse Yoga Studio
Directions: Across Chery Car Service & Toyota. There is a very hign & big hanging sign: “Bridgestone” after that sign is UPRC Bldg. If you’re coming from the South, turn right to go inside that small side road to go to Pulse Yoga Studio

PCC 176 Pasig
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Venue: 10 Washington Extension, Parkwood, Ph1 A, Maybunga, Pasig
Directions: From Ortigas Ext. go until Rosario Bridge, rt C. Raymundo (before Shell gas station), lft F. Legaspi (Cor. So. Star Drug & St. Therese Hosp.), rt Market Ext., lft Parkwood Greens, after Guard post rt Lincoln Bend, rt Washington Ext., last bldg

Bring: mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for you, wear comfy cool wear & shorts or pants

Charge: P4,500/couple (full payment on day one , non refundable)

Must pre-register: By Email or Text

Email:Chiqui@ChiquiBrosas.com

Text: +63917-4770628 “YES2BIRTH [names][edd][OB/hosp][landline][mobile][email][how did you learn about me]”

For more info call Olive:+63917-88BIRTH or office: (632) 6362721 loc. 529

To see more photos & to receive announcements pls invite me: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Schedule: All are Sundays
July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2

Time: 2-5pm

Venue: 10 Washington Extension, Parkwood, Ph1A, Maybunga, Pasig

Direction: From Ortigas Ext., go up Rosario Bridge, right C. Raymundo (2nd street after the bridge and before the Shell gas station), left F. Legaspi ( corner of South Star Drug and St. Therese Hosp.), right Market Ext., left Parkwood Greens Executive Village, right Lincoln Bend St. (that’s after the guard), right Washington Ext., all the way to the end.

NOTE: ALWAYS VISIT MY SITE A DAY BEFORE THE CLASS FOR ANY CHANGES ESPECIALLY ON THE VENUE.

Bring: Mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for you, ball pen & paper for notes, wear pants

Fee: P4,500/couple full payment on day one, non-refundable
(for my former students who have given birth before & want a refresher course fee is 50% OFF)

Must pre-register at 0917-4770628
Text: YES2BIRTH [month][venue][names][est. due date][OB/hosp.][landline][mobile][email][how you learned about me]

Email: Chiqui@ChiquiBrosas.com

Call Olive for more inquiries: 0917-88BIRTH

Invite me to receive announcements: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Time: 9-12pm

Venue: 2289 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati (Pulse Yoga Studio), across Chery Car Service

Bring: Mat, 2 bed pillows, snack & drink for you, ball pen & paper for notes, wear pants

Fee: P4,500/couple full payment on day one, non-refundable

Must pre-register at 0917-4770628
Text: YES2BIRTH [month][venue][names][est. due date][OB/hosp.][landline][mobile][email][how you learned about me]

Email: Chiqui@ChiquiBrosas.com

Call Olive: 0917-88BIRTH

Invite me to receive announcement: ChiquiBrosas@multiply.com

Then join us for a FREE breastfeeding class this coming Saturday, June 20. Learn about the basics of breastfeeding and find support amongst like minded moms and dads! Topics to be discussed include: Beneifts of Breastfeeding, Different Positions and Correct Latch, Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start, Overcoming Common Challenges, Lactation and Relaxation Massage, etc.!

Admission is free but pre-registration is a must. Please text your full name/s and number of participants (dads, nannies, and other support people are very welcome!) to 0917 898 24 37 or email plume_shop@yahoo.com.

Please bring: your baby or a doll, food and drinks to share with 4-6 people.

Location: Organics Asia, Inc., Unit 401 Emerald Place, 604 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City

(Please text or email for directions to location)

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009

Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Pregnant women are often overwhelmed with information relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and raising babies, but blogs are an excellent resource for straightforward, continually updating information. Whether you’re looking for safety tips, baby style, or just good old fashioned advice, there’s a blog out there for you. Check out this list to find 100 of the best blogs for moms to be.

General

These blogs cover everything from diapers to decor.

1. MomSquawk: MomSquawk offers tips on safety, decorating, health, and lots more.
2. Type-A Mom: Learn about mom stages, buying guides, and other topics important to moms on this blog.
3. ParentDish: ParentDish is full of great news, advice, and resources for new parents.
4. Crib Notes: Find out the latest news on health, labor, and more on this blog.
5. Babies Online: Check out the Babies Online blog to learn information about pregnancy, babies, and more.
6. Bellyitch: Check out Bellyitch for colorful news, advice, and more.

Pregnancy

Learn more about being pregnant and staying healthy through these blogs.

7. Families.com Pregnancy: You’ll find health warnings, tips, and lots more on this pregnancy blog.
8. More4Kids: This blog is full of excellent pregnancy resources for expecting mothers.
9. Pregnancy Glee: Pregnancy Glee shares information for pre-conception, pregnancy, and beyond.
10. Natural Pregnancy Project: In this blog, you’ll find lots of education, support, and more for natural pregnancy and childbirth.
11. Pregslist: Pregslist has pregnancy information, reviews, and advice.
12. Getting Pregnant: Getting Pregnant is full of links, advice, and more for getting pregnant.
13. How to Make a Family: This blog takes a good look at the baby-making industry.
14. Crisis Pregnancy Blog: This blog can offer advice and information for deciding to place your child in adoption.
15. Adventures in Baby Making: Read about this family that made it through the trials of infertility.
16. National Advocates for Pregnant Women: This blog offers lots of support to pregnant women.
17. a little pregnant: Read about the adventures of infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood on this blog.
18. Stirrup Queen: Stirrup Queen offers lots of advice about infertility and more.
19. babyfruit: This blog is all about miscarriage, pregnancy, post partum depression, and motherhood.
20. The Pregnancy Zone: On this blog you’ll find advice, news, and lots more for pregnant women.
21. About Pregnancy & Childbirth: This blog from About.com is full of advice, tips, and more for pregnant women.

Babies

You’ll want to read these blogs so you have lots of useful information on caring for your baby.

22. Baby Blog: Baby Blog is dedicated to providing information about baby’s development.
23. Babies and Toddlers: Babies and Toddlers has great advice about babies, toddlers, and more.
24. Families.com Baby: This blog is all about taking care of your baby and staying safe.
25. Baby Talk Headquarters: Learn about baby care, gifts, and more resources on this blog.
26. The Poop: Check out The Poop for lots of good advice about babies.
27. Smarter Babies & Kids: Find trends, toys, deals, news and more on this blog about babies and kids.

Postpartum

With the help of these blogs, you’ll be able to find guidance, support, and more for dealing with postpartum depression.

28. Postpartum Progress: You’ll find support and information for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on this blog.
29. The Postpartum Stress Center: Find notes on prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety from this community.
30. Postpartum Depression Help: Check out this blog to get help with your postpartum depression and share your experiences.

Labor and Delivery

Check out the blogs of these labor and delivery professionals to find lots of inspiring and sometimes scary birth stories.

31. Tales from Labor & Delivery: This labor and delivery nurse shares a variety of stories on this blog.
32. At Your Cervix: Check out this blog to find the tales of a labor and delivery nurse.
33. Birthday Nurse: This blogger shares labor and delivery birthday stories.
34. HypnoBirthing Blog: On this blog, you’ll find lots of useful information about the practice of hypnobirthing.
35. 10 Centimeters and Beyond: Find stories from labor and delivery on this blog.
36. The LaborPayne Epistles: Read the blog of this lactivist and activist to get lots of interesting advice.
37. Baby Catcher: This labor and delivery nurse writes about her work and life.
38. Ask the Labor Nurse: Jeanne Faulkner offers lots of advice for labor and delivery.

Working Moms

Learn how to make it all work by following the advice of these working moms.

39. BlueSuitMom: The Blue Suit Mom talks about juggling a career, pregnancy, and babies.
40. Work It: Work It is a blog written specifically for working moms.
41. The Intrepid Mompreneur: Alexis shares advice for being a mom and an entrepreneur at the same time on this blog.
42. Mommy Track’d: Check out Mommy Track’d to find a working mother’s guide to making it all work.
43. Work & Pregnancy: This blog will help you learn more about your workplace rights during pregnancy and your maternity leave.

Celebrity Babies

Stay on top of the world’s most famous babies through these celebrity baby blogs.

44. FameBaby: FameBaby is all about the world of celebrity pregnancy and parenting.
45. Celebrity Baby Blog: Find out who’s expecting, and see the latest in hot celebrity baby gear on this blog.
46. Babyrazzi: Learn about celebrity pregnancy and babies, star tips for weight loss, and more on this blog.

Food & Breastfeeding

These blogs offer lots of guidance on what to eat, and tips for making breastfeeding work for you.

47. Best for Babes: Best of Babes promotes the health and beauty of breastfeeding.
48. Breastfeeding 1-2-3: Check out this blog to find breastfeeding information, support, and news.
49. Mom Appetit!: Mom Appetit discusses healthy eating for babies and moms to be.
50. The Motherwear Breastfeeing Blog: Motherwear’s blog has lots of great advice for being a breastfeeding mom.
51. The Soft Landing Blog: You’ll learn about safer feeding and more on this blog.
52. La Dolce Mama: This blog offers lots of advice on breastfeeding and more.

Baby Gear

In this collection of blogs, you’ll find advice, inspiration, and more for baby gear, style, and decor.

53. Motherloot: Check out Motherloot, and you’ll awesome product reviews, and be able to learn what’s awesome, and what’s a waste of money.
54. Posh Baby Blog: Find the most stylish and useful baby gear on this blog.
55. Baby Style Watch: On this blog, you’ll find lots of great trends for babies and kids.
56. BabyLuxe Daily: BabyLuxe discusses luxurious clothes, accessories, and more for babies.
57. Luxury Baby Blog: Pamper your baby with the finds in this stylish blog.
58. Baby Chic 101: Check out this blog to find baby fashion, gear, toys, and more.
59. Dear Dr.MOZ: Dr. Moz is all about gear reviews, trends, tips, and more.
60. Wishpot Baby: Wishpot’s blog will help you find ideas for your baby registry and wish list.
61. Posh Little: Find awesome stuff, gifts, and more on the Posh Little blog.
62. ohdeedoh: ohdeedoh is all about baby style at home.
63. Baby Cheapskate: This blog will help you find and learn how to get good deals on baby stuff.
64. Thingamababy: This dad writes about the best stuff for babies and toddlers.
65. Stella Maternity News: On this blog, you’ll find lots of news about maternity and baby clothes, nursery decor, and style.
66. CoolMom Picks: This blog is full of awesome picks for moms.
67. Serena and Lily: Read this blog to find pregnancy and baby tips, and learn about the hottest gear for moms.
68. Tutus and Turtles: This blog highlights a variety of fun and functional things for babies and kids.
69. Cool Mom Picks: This blogger has a knack for finding the best gifts, gear, services, and websites.

Moms

Get inspired by the true stories of these real life moms.

70. Dooce: Heather Armstrong is easily one of the most popular mom bloggers, and regularly offers great insight and advice to moms.
71. Pregnant Pause: Michele Henry discusses the up and down details of pregnancy in this blog.
72. Miracle & Wonder: Check out this blog to learn about the life of a single mom to twins.
73. Crazy Adventures in Parenting: Lisa shares her life as a mom to six in the military.
74. Mama Drama: Mama Drama is full of advice, camaraderie, and more for moms and moms to be.
75. Two Moms Make a Baby: Read this blog to follow the story of two women making a baby.
76. HisBoysCanSwim: This blog is a fun look at pregnancy, and also offers a forum and message boards.

Dads

Don’t leave your dad to be out of the loop-share these dad blogs with him.

77. The Pregnant Daddy Blog: Learn about pregnancy and parenthood from a dad’s perspective.
78. Pregnant Pause: Chris writes this blog to help other parents with pregnancy and parenting.
79. Dad: About the Boy: Share the story of a new dad on this blog.
80. Daddy Types: This blog is a great resource for new and expecting dads.
81. The Blogfathers: These dads have lots of insight and advice to share.

Advice

Get loads of useful information from the pages of these excellent pregnancy advice blogs.

82. ZRecommends: ZRecommends is full of advice for gear, babyproofing, cooking, and more.
83. Fussy Baby Blog: Get advice and information for colic and crying on this blog for parents of fussy babies.
84. SafeMama: Check out SafeMama to find child safety news, product recalls, and more.
85. MadMums: MadMums is full of pregnancy, parenting, and health advice.
86. The Motherload: Amy Clark’s blog is full of advice and insight for moms to be.
87. Baby Name Facts: Do some research on baby names with the help of this blog.
88. Womb Within: Womb Within offers answers to all of your pregnancy questions.
89. From Dates to Diapers/a>: This blog will help you learn how to deal with the shift into parenting life.
90. My Baby Photos: On this blog, you’ll find a great guide to photographing your baby.
91. Baby Toolkit: This blog offers a geek’s guide to pregnancy and parenting.
92. Momformation: This blog covers everything you’ll need to know about motherhood and parenting.
93. Parent Hacks: This blogger applies the hacker ethic to parenting, with tricks and practical recommendations.
94. My Reflux Baby: This blog has lots of great advice for parents of reflux babies.

News

Get the latest developments on pregnancy, child safety, and health news through these news blogs.

95. Pregnancy & Baby: In this blog, you’ll get news about infertility pregnancy, birth, and more.
96. Pregnancy/Obstetrics News: Medical News Today offers all of the latest news for expectant moms.
97. Med Page Today OB/GYN: You’ll find lots of helpful and important news about obstetrics and gynecology on this blog.
98. Baby News: This blog delivers plenty of helpful news for new parents.
99. Pregnant Pause: This pregnancy author and mother’s blog shares lots of pregnancy news, tips, and wisdom.
100. Pregnancy News: Find out the latest in the healthcare industry on this pregnancy blog.

VISIT: http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org

Do you have a high tolerance for pain? Is your husband gutsy enough to be by your side telling you how to breathe while you are on labor? Do you wish to give birth naturally i.e. without pain medications? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then you are likely to be more comfortable with the Bradley method for birthing.

I have been teaching childbirth classes for eighteen years. Attended several ICEA [International Childbirth Education Association] conventions in the USA . Finished a full course of the Bradley Method as an instructor and have used the Lamaze Method in my earlier births. Knowing that new couples are always eager to learn everything they can about their child’s birth, preparing for it is but natural. The best way to gear a couple on what to expect during childbirth is to attend a birthing class. The two most popular birthing methods are the Bradley and the Lamaze methods. Albeit both techniques lead to the same outcome-the birth of a couple’s little bundle of joy, the two differ in several aspects, the most significant of which is the issue of pain management. Below are some of the most significant differences between the Bradley method and the Lamaze method which can help a couple decide which method will best work for them, in case they decide to attend such class:

Date founded by obstetricians: The Bradley Method, popularly known as the husband-coached childbirth, is ahead of the Lamaze method only by a few years. For Dr. Robert Bradley started the Bradley method in 1947 in the USA while the Lamaze Method, popularized by Marjorie Karmel’s book, Thank You, Dr. Lamaze, was introduced in France by Dr. Fernand Lamaze in 1951. Popularized by Marjorie Karmel through her book, Thank You, Dr. Lamaze.

Labor Partner: It was Dr. Bradley who paved the way for the husband to be with his wife in the labor & birthing room while the Lamaze , nine years thereafter, adopted the use of a monitrice or an assistant, other than the husband, to accompany the laboring mother.

Breathing: The Bradley method uses one kind of breathing from the beginning of labor to its end. It espouses a normal, rhythmic and abdominal breathing exercise aimed to ease tension on the muscles allowing the laboring mother to relax. It is the kind of breathing one uses while asleep. The Lamaze method, on the other hand, uses three altered breathing states - one breathing technique for each phase of labor.

Pushing: On the second stage of labor, or the phase wherein the baby is ready to come out and say hello, a Bradley trained mother is only taught to hold her breath to push the baby out of her womb while a Lamaze trained mother may be taught to hold or exhale while pushing.

Focus: Bradley uses internalization to control the pain of birthing. A mother is taught how to stay in tuned with her body and to focus on staying relaxed during labor while allowing her to welcome each contraction. The birthing mother has her eyes closed, thus the appearance of being asleep. The Lamaze method, on the contrary, uses more externalization. The mother tries to stare at a focal point during labor and resorts to different kinds of breathing to distract her attention from labor.

Comfort measures: Both methods resort to different massages and changing positions in labor.

Usual number of classes: There are twelve sessions [or a minimum of eight classes if request is approved by the academy] in the Bradley Method and they are more focused on the naturalness of labor and birth, the way Mother Nature intended the birth to be. The Lamaze Method has six sessions. It is more liberal with regard to pain medication along with other medical interferences.

Success rate in giving birth naturally: Bradley aims for a 90 percent drug free or medical intervention free birth with over 80 percent average of success rate. The results of the births of the Bradley students are sent back to the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth which are then tabulated. In a statistic made out of 14,000 of Dr. Bradley’s patients, 94 percent of them were unmedicated. Only 3 percent required intervention because of medical reasons while the remaining 3 percent required cesarean operations.

Success rate for natural birthing is not being tabulated by the Lamaze method. When asked why, the best known Lamaze teacher and co-founder of ASPO [American Society for Phychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics], the main office for training Lamaze teachers, Elizabeth Bing, wrote in her book Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Birth says, I have often been asked the number of successes and failures among my students. I want you to realize that I do not accept the concept of failure in regard to women I prepare for childbirth. Before we train in our method, we all start off a point I call minus zero. Everyone of you will achieve zero plus, and this will be your point of total success.

Studies show that a better informed mother on the birthing process is more likely to have a faster and an uncomplicated birth. Hence, attending a birthing class is ideal, choosing what class to attend, however, depends on the method which best matches the couple’s values, needs and level of commitment. No matter what method is chosen, always remember that each birthing is arduous but special. The ordeal makes the mother more empowered and the couple more bonded especially with the addition of a cute family member. This is regardless of one’s pain tolerance, or who the person she is with while on labor, or the use of any medication or intervention. At the end of the day, it is a healthy baby and mother that all matters. Happy birthing!

*Chiqui Brosas Hahn had 2 Lamaze babies and 3 Bradley babies. She is a USA Trained Childbirth Educator having attended several ICEA [International Childbirth Education Association] conventions in the USA and finished a full course of the Bradley Method as an instructor. She has been teaching childbirth classes for at least eighteen years.

I have always been afraid of giving birth ever since I learned in school how it happens. I really dreaded that day. But giving birth is a necessary passage to motherhood and deep in my heart I knew I must learn to face it with courage. So when I learned that I was already pregnant, I convinced my husband that we enroll in a birthing class. I believe that this was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The lessons and skills I learned from attending Chiqui Brosas-Hahn’s classes not only equipped me for labor, childbirth and motherhood but most importantly, it transformed me into a new person.

On the day that the mucous plug in my uterus got detached, I was calm and very much prepared — from the things and documents I needed to bring to the much needed strength, courage, knowledge and faith in enduring labor and natural childbirth. Chiqui was right that being well-informed and educated helps a pregnant woman to be confident and calm during labor and childbirth. I have grown to better appreciate God’s design of a woman’s body and the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth in her classes. And never in my wildest fantasy did I imagine that giving birth to my firstborn would be as easy as I experienced it to be. Many thanks to the breathing techniques and phase by phase description of labor that we learned in our classes. And of course to God’s grace which continues to sustain me to this day.

I’m also very grateful for the encouragement I received during our classes to breastfeed my baby. I wasn’t breastfed by my mom because she said that she didn’t produce milk. I was afraid that it would also happen to me. But hearing the stories that Chiqui shared, I was inspired and determined to also give the best milk for my child. I am happy to share that I continue to breastfeed my son until now. The inspiration and support I got from Chiqui and the lactation consultant she recommended to me (Zeny) has gone a long way. God answered my fervent prayers by sending them to me at the most perfect time.

Thanks again, Chiqui for helping me give birth easily to my son and to a new me. May God continue to use you to bless more moms!

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Venue:10 Washington Extension
Parkwood Greens Executive Village
Phase 1A, Maybunga, Pasig
Time: Afternoon Classes (1-4:30pm)
Date: June 7, 14 (NO CLASS), 21, 28, July 5
Day: Sunday

MUST PRE-REGISTER:
Mobile: +63917-88BIRTH
Text “YES2BIRTH [venue of class][month you'll join][names][edd]
[OB/Hosp][mobile][landline][how did you learn about the class/me]

Invite me in: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Venue:10 Washington Extension, Parkwood Greens Executive Village, Phase 1A, Maybunga, Pasig
Time: Afternoon Classes (1-4:30pm)
Date: June 7, 14 (NO CLASS), 21, 28, July 5
Day: Sunday

Bring: a mat, 2 bed pillows, wear comfy clothes, pants for women, snack & drink for you
Fee: Full payment on the first day. Nonrefundable.

Must Pre-register: Email or Text:
Email: Chiqui@ChiquiBrosas.com
Put in your email title “PCC [venue][month][names][mobile][edd]”
ex: “PCC Mkti June Chiqui & Ralph Hahn 091788Birth 9.1.09″
Please let me know how you learned about the class/me?

Mobile: +63917-88BIRTH
Text “YES2BIRTH [venue][month][names][edd][OB/Hosp][mobile][landline][how did you learn about the class/me]
Note: Please text again if you don’t receive a text confirmation by the end of the following day. It might be that we did not receive your text or it could be that the information you sent is incomplete. We need to know all your contact information so that we could reach you for any announcements. Like a change of venue or a postponed class for example.

Answers to FAQ:
Classes run all year round. Venue will depend on the number of students. I sometimes need to combine the classes in Makati and Mandaluyong.

Although seldom, because of unforeseen circumstances dates are sometimes subject to change so please check this site the day before the class.

You are discouraged to miss a class because it may be difficult to make up for it in the succeeding classes. If the succeeding classes are full, you may not be guaranteed of a slot. Sometimes the dates may be inconvenient for you to attend or too close to your due date. The burden is on you if you miss a class or arrive late in class.

Only one certificate is given per student so please do not lose your copy. For your next pregnancy, you may attend only one class but if you want a new certificate, you must at least attend 2 sessions. Rates are discounted only for my former students.

The best time to join is in the 6th month of your pregnancy. It is still possible to join the class past your 6th month so long as you are able to finish the course of 4 weeks. It is best to come with a partner. The father of your child is your best bet but if he is not available, then a relative or friend is your next choice (another pregnant mom is not eligable to be your partner).

I give private classes in your home (individual or a group) for those who are unable to do the group class schedules. I prefer weekday, one whole day (9-5pm) or 2 days (6-9:30pm).

Please invite me: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Date: May 31, 2009
Time: 9-12:30pm
Venue: 2289 P. Tamo Ext., Pulse Yoga Studio ( across Chery Service Center and near Toyota. Entrance is beside the big Bridgestone sign. )
Full payment on day one
Bring: a mat, 2 bed pillows, food and drink for yourselves, wear pants

Those who are pre-registered are:
1.) Ethel Asuncion
2.) Rachel Barroso
3.) Alieisha Callinan
4.) Bunny Recto
5.) Tin torres

If you are not in the list or are listed but changed their mind to attend please text me asap: 0917-88 BIRTH
May I invite the couples in Mandaluyong to join this group this Sunday?

Note: If you have a house or an office that can accommodate 5 couples, please let me know asap.

Invite me: http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com

NOTE: THE MAKATI CLASS MAY HAVE TO BE COMBINED WITH THE MANDALUYONG CLASS DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS OR VICE VERSA. ALWAYS CHECK MY BLOG THE DAY BEFORE THE CLASS.

To see more photos please visit: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Venue: Pulse Yoga Studio in Makati
(across Chery Service Center, near Toyota and the big Bridgestone sign)
2289 UPRC III Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City
Time: Morning Classes (9-12:30pm)
Dates: May 31, June 7, 14 (NO CLASS), 21, June 28
Day: Sunday

Venue: Pulse Yoga Studio in Mandaluyong
(enter Connecticut from EDSA, that’s the street between Petron & Shell Station, turn left)
23 Florida St., Greenhills, Mandaluyong City
Time: Afternoon Classes (1-4:30pm)
Date: June 7, 14 (NO CLASS), 21, 28, July 5
Day: Sunday

Bring: a mat, 2 bed pillows, wear comfy clothes, pants for women, snack & drink for you
Fee: Full payment on the first day. Nonrefundable.

Must Pre-register: Email or Text:
Email: Chiqui@ChiquiBrosas.com
Put in your email title “PCC [venue][month][names][mobile][edd]”
ex: “PCC Mkti June Chiqui & Ralph Hahn 091788Birth 9.1.09″
Please let me know how you learned about the class/me?

Mobile: +63917-88BIRTH
Text “YES2BIRTH [venue][month][names][edd][OB/Hosp][mobile][landline][how did you learn about the class/me]
Note: Please text again if you don’t receive a text confirmation by the end of the following day. It might be that we did not receive your text or it could be that the information you sent is incomplete. We need to know all your contact information so that we could reach you for any announcements. Like a change of venue or a postponed class for example.

Answers to FAQ:
Classes run all year round. Venue will depend on the number of students. I sometimes need to combine the classes in Makati and Mandaluyong.

Although seldom, because of unforeseen circumstances dates are sometimes subject to change so please check this site the day before the class.

You are discouraged to miss a class because it may be difficult to make up for it in the succeeding classes. If the succeeding classes are full, you may not be guaranteed of a slot. Sometimes the dates may be inconvenient for you to attend or too close to your due date. The burden is on you if you miss a class or arrive late in class.

Only one certificate is given per student so please do not lose your copy. For your next pregnancy, you may attend only one class but if you want a new certificate, you must at least attend 2 sessions. Rates are discounted only for my former students.

The best time to join is in the 6th month of your pregnancy. It is still possible to join the class past your 6th month so long as you are able to finish the course of 4 weeks. It is best to come with a partner. The father of your child is your best bet but if he is not available, then a relative or friend is your next choice (another pregnant mom is not eligable to be your partner).

I give private classes in your home (individual or a group) for those who are unable to do the group class schedules. I prefer weekday, one whole day (9-5pm) or 2 days (6-9:30pm).

Please invite me: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn’t worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn’t want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn’t stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn’t know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body.
I didn’t know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn’t know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn’t know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much
…before I was a Mom.

— Author Unknown

Note: Makati June Class will resume on May 31 (depending on the number of participants registered). The price for the class will stay as is, P4,500. There will be no price increase. Please stay posted on my site for more announcements.

Venue: 23 Florida St., Greenhills, Madaluyong, Pulse Yoga Studio
Topics: Everything you need to know about labor and birth like hospital procedures, breathing, comfort measures, massages, relaxation techniques, role of your husband during labor, birth plan, labor kit, drugs & medication, C-Sec, epidural, baby’s sop, postpartum and many more…
Bring: mat, 2 bed pillows, wear pants, snack & drink for yourself
To Pre-reg. text: 0917-88BIRTH “YES2BIRTH [venue/month][names][edd][OB/hosp][landline][email][how did you find out about the class]”

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Time: 1-4:30pm
Dates: 4 consecutive Sundays, May 10, 17, 24, 31
Venue: 23 Florida St., Greenhills, Madaluyong, Pulse Yoga Studio
Topics: Everything you need to know about labor and birth like hospital procedures, breathing, comfort measures, massages, relaxation techniques, role of your husband during labor, birth plan, labor kit, drugs & medication, C-Sec, epidural, baby’s sop, postpartum and many more…
Bring: mat, 2 bed pillows, wear pants, snack & drink for yourself
To Pre-reg. text: 0917-88BIRTH “YES2BIRTH [venue/month][names][edd][OB/hosp][landline][email][how did you find out about the class]”

To receive announcements on parenting classes please invite me: http://ChiquiBrosas.multiply.com

Note: Class in Greenhills, Mandaluyong will start on May 10 at 1-4;30pm, 4 consecutive Sundays also in Pulse Yoga Studio, 23 Florida St.!