Childbirth Education

Judy Chapman is the Director and owner of the Chapman Family Canter, an educational center for expectant and new parents. It is also a training center for birth and postpartum doulas as well as a doula registry. Our Registries are unique in that they not only offer expertise in supportive care to the expectant and new parents, but offer this care within a wide range of fees which allow every family who wishes a doula to have one. Judy is a DONA Certified Doula and Doula Trainer.

Judy graduated UCLA's School of Nursing with a B.S Degree in 1958 and graduated USC in 1981 as a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She has been actively involved in the field of Materernal/Infant Health for the past 50 years. She worked at St. John's Hospital for 30 years in their nursery, postpartum and labor/delivery departments. She founded the Chapman Family Center in 1993.

Class Description

"In my classes, I emphasize that pregnancy and childbirth are normal life experiences. A thorough explanation of labor is discussed including the physiological processes and what one can expect physically and emotionally in order to take an active role in giving birth. Participants are prepared with an understanding and use of breathing techniques, relaxation, visualization, massage pushing techniques and positions which enhance their progress in labor. Additional material covered includes the role of the birth partner, doulas (birth and postpartum), the birth plan and knowledge of every possible medical procedure, including pain management, along with the couples' right to participate in all decisions made about them.

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"Through education and practice of many techniques, a great deal of fear about the birthing process can be alleviated and a strong sense of confidense estableished."

"Information is also included concerning the immediate care of mom and baby following the birth and the physical and emotional changes occurring in the first few weeks of homecoming. A video - "The Amazing Talents of the Newborn" is shown which beautifully describes how aware the newborn is in the first two weeks of life and the many cues the baby gives to let his/her parents know of its needs."

For additional information and how to enroll, contact Judy by:
Phone: (310) 453-5144
Email: juchapman@aol.com

Additional Courses

Baby Care: How to hold, bathe, diaper, swaddle, feed, comfort, select appropriate layette, recognize signs of illness, etc. This course is a four hour, one-time session held one Saturday a month.

Birth Doula Training