I do not know of any in the east bay but I do know of one in San Francisco at the JCC. I took this class and Rachel who teaches it is amazing. Here is the info:
Childbirth Education Classes
Includes HypnoBirthing* & Partner Yoga
A 13-hour group class series for families intending a natural birth at any location.
This class will put you at ease, build your confidence and get you excited for the process of giving birth. Imagine a relaxed, safe, manageable birth filled with confidence, trust, and patience.
Class Content:
… Preparing your Mind and Body
… HypnoBirthing
… Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
… Overview of Labor & Birth
… Birth Preferences
… Special Circumstances
… Partner Yoga, Massage, and Birth Practice
*HypnoBirthing is a method of childbirth preparation that teaches pregnant couples techniques of hypnosis, guided imagery, visualization, and special breathing in order to have a safer, shorter, and more manageable birth. This preparation promotes a deeper connection between partners, joyful anticipation of the birth experience, and a dramatic increase in the belief that birth is normal, natural, and safe.
In addition to much more, you will learn and practice:
… relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to strengthen your confidence, calm your body and mind, and increase your comfort during birth.
… the body's natural process during labor in order to work with your body instead of against it.
… how to reduce or eliminate the fear and pain that unnecessarily accompany birth.
… to use affirmations to promote a positive response in your body.
Includes:
4 Classes, 3 hours 15 minutes each
HypnoBirthing CD, HypnoBirthing Book, materials
Snacks and beverages
$385 per couple
Class size limited to 6 couples.
Taught at The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. SF 94115, 2nd floor Lounge.
Class is most appropriate for families planning to hire a doula or homebirth midwife.
Please read Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
April Series (4 classes)
Thursdays 4/3, 10, 24, May 1, 6pm - 9:15pm (no class 4/17)
Contact Rachel Yellin at ###-###-#### or ____@____.com