Birth Center Tour (Orientation)

1 hour 30 minutes

Every mom must attend a Tour before making her first prenatal appointment at the birth center. Come meet the midwives, tour the center and ask your questions about natural childbirth in a birthing center. The Tour is 1.5 hours, offered two Saturdays per month.
When you sign up for your Tour, we encourage you to create an account in this scheduling app, and save your password. You will use it to register for your Dar a Luz birth and baby classes, which are included for all clients!

Pathfinder: Dar a Luz Classes and Services

2 hours 30 minutes

Sign up for this one after you are a birth center client (only for birth center clientele). Jointly taught by our birth class teachers, this class will answer your most pressing questions and give you essential information about your care at Dar a Luz. You'll also have a chance to learn about and sign up for all your classes. Wondering which birth class to take? After this class, you'll know! Take this class before your 5-week class series, as early in your Dar a Luz care as you can.

Dar a Luz Birth Class Series March 2019

12 hours 30 minutes @ $300.00

Meets five Sundays, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Dar a Luz Birth Class Series June 2019

12 hours 30 minutes @ $300.00

Meets five Sundays, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Dar a Luz Birth Class Series July 2019

12 hours 30 minutes @ $300.00

Meets five Sundays, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Dar a Luz Birth Class Series September 2019

12 hours 30 minutes @ $300.00

Meets five Sundays, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Dar a Luz Birth Class Series October 2019

12 hours 30 minutes @ $300.00

Meets five Sundays, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Taught by childbirth education expert Amity McElroy.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series March 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series April 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series June 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series August 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series October 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Blissborn Natural Birth class series November 2019

15 hours @ $300.00

Meets five Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Extra fee for materials is $75 plus tax, payable to Laura in the first class (for both Dar a Luz clients and non-clients). This class is available to non-birth center clientele as well, for a $300 fee (payable to Dar a Luz), plus the materials fee. Taught by Blissborn founder, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator Laura Wood.

Condensed childbirth education class

4 hours

This class is for women who have given birth before. In certain circumstances, women who have taken a childbirth class from another educator during this pregnancy, or who are nearly full-term and will not have time to complete a series can join this class too. The Condensed class is not designed for mothers who are not birth center clients, or who are first-time moms. If you are having trouble finding a class to fit your schedule, contact the class teacher to find out about other options. Bring your lunch!

Interventions and Hospital Transfers

2 hours 30 minutes

This class is required for all Dar a Luz moms. Learn what happens when birth doesn't go as expected. Hear from key birth center personnel who help before, during and after a transfer. Meet past Dar a Luz parents who experienced a transfer from the birth center to the hospital and listen to their story. Get your questions answered and find out how to minimize your chance of transfer. There's no additional charge for birth center clients, and we even provide dinner!

Carseat Clinic

3 hours

You can come before or after your baby is born, but we recommend doing it before, to ensure that your car is ready to drive your baby home from Dar a Luz. Nancy will help you get your carseat installed properly. Please register!

Newborns Head to Toe class

2 hours 30 minutes @ $30.00

Register to take Amity's newborn care class before or after your birth class series. Pick one that fits your schedule and be sure to get it in before the baby is born! Please bring a newborn blanket to work on your swaddling skills.
Classes are on Sundays from 1 to 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Breastfeeding 101

2 hours @ $30.00

Register to take Amity's breastfeeding class before or after your birth class series. You can also come after your baby is born, but we recommend coming before.

Infant, Child, and Adult CPR Certificate Course

2 hours 30 minutes

Join Firefighter Kris in a certification course in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR. Learn basic life-saving measures, and how to prepare for and deal with an emergency. Cost is $40 per PERSON. Due to space and materials, each person attending must register here, and then pay the $40 fee PRIOR TO CLASS DAY (sorry, no refunds). To complete your registration, drop off cash or check, payable to Kris Romero. You may mail a check payable to Kris (allow 7 days), to DAL at 7708 4th St. NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107.

Baby Massage

1 hour 30 minutes @ $15.00

Amity is certified through the International Institute of Infant Massage. Numerous benefits for babies and caregivers include increased bonding and relief from lots of complaints and stresses. Babies of any age are welcome, but babies who are at least 8 weeks old will tolerate a longer massage. Older babies and toddlers are welcome too! Bring any oil or lotion that you use on the baby. Amity recommends organic cold pressed oils such as olive, coconut, almond, grape seed, or apricot kernel.

Pumping Basics

2 hours @ $30.00

Take this two-hour class to learn the basics of pumping and storing breast milk and bottle feeding it to your baby. Learn how to clean and care for your pump. Best in your third trimester or after the baby comes. Bring your pump if you can! Led by Amity McElroy or Robin Hayter.

Babies: Beyond the Basics

2 hours 30 minutes @ $30.00

When it comes to babies, there is SO much to learn:
Baby-wearing
Cloth diapering
Introducing first foods
Developmental milestones
Bed sharing vs. sleep training
Attachment parenting
Introducing pets to baby
Helping siblings adjust
Baby safety & childproofing
Building your village & protecting your relationship
This class is $30 per couple.

Postpartum Workshop for Partners

2 hours 30 minutes

Please join Kimberlee Maresma, LPCC and Jose Maresma, husband and wife team, for an evening of an emotionally safe exploration of the differences partners face after the birth of a new baby. This workshop is FOR PARTNERS ONLY. Kimberlee will be present for only the first 30 min. to explain some of the general hormonal/physiological/emotional changes that occur in most females right after birth. Jose will then lead a 2-hour discussion/dialogue for partners.

Breastfeeding Support Group

2 hours

Mindful Partnering, Mindful Parenting

2 hours

mindfulness meditation for anyone feeling overwhelmed in marriage, partnership, and/or parenting (adults only).

Postpartum Support Group

2 hours

There is a sliding cash donation scale $10.00-$20.00. Led by licensed therapist, Kimberlee Maresma, LPCC.

Reunion Classes

2 hours