All of our in-person classes are currently being offered as Webinars with a member of our educator team. Please register below so we can mail your book, and choose a date and time that works for you from the calendar. All Webinars are accessible via smartphone or computer.

Active Comfort Techniques for Labor

Upright Labor Positions for a Faster and More Efficient Birth

This Active Comfort Techniques for Labor class is an add on class with additional comfort measures.  Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed.

This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready (maybe with a yoga mat and pillow) to practice most of the techniques.  This is currently being offered as a live Webinar and lasts about 1.5 hours.

Upcoming Classes

April 25, 2024

  • Moms in Motion (Active Comfort techniques in Labor) in Person

    April 25, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, 565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

    Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed. This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready to practice the techniques.  We will meet in Conference room A on the third floor. 

    This class has a nominal fee usually covered by insurance, if your insurance will not cover, arrangements can be made with the instructor – scholarships available for Catholic Health Patients.

    For questions or to register, please contact HealthConnection at (716) 923-7152

May 22, 2024

  • Moms in Motion (Active Comfort techniques in Labor) in Person

    May 22, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, 565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA

    Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed. This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready to practice the techniques.  We will meet in Conference room A on the third floor. 

    This class has a nominal fee usually covered by insurance, if your insurance will not cover, arrangements can be made with the instructor – scholarships available for Catholic Health Patients.

    For questions or to register, please contact HealthConnection at (716) 923-7152

June 4, 2024

  • Moms in Motion (Active Comfort techniques in Labor) in Person

    June 4, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sisters of Charity Hospital, 2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA

    Taught by an experienced doula or nurse educator, this class uses upright positions and techniques that are used worldwide to reduce the discomfort of labor and the length of labor.  Modern techniques from such organizations as Spinning Babies ® and Dancing For Birth™ are also discussed. This is an ACTIVITY based class.  Please dress comfortably, bring your support person, and be ready to practice the techniques.  We will meet in the Marillac room on the 1st floor and parking passes will be provided.  

    This class has a nominal fee usually covered by insurance, if your insurance will not cover, arrangements can be made with the instructor – scholarships available for Catholic Health Patients.

    For questions or to register, please contact HealthConnection at (716) 923-7152

Health Insurance Coverage

When registering for class, this form will also be used to pre-admit you to the hospital. Pre-admitting will decrease your paperwork when you arrive in labor!

Catholic Health will bill your insurance company for the class(es) you attend. If your insurance does not cover all of the cost, you may receive a bill for the amount not covered. If costs are an issue, please call (716) 601-3600 for billing options and assistance.

If you wish to self-pay, or if you do not want Catholic Health to bill your insurance for any reason, please check the box in the Insurance Information section of the attached registration form.