Welcome to PIP Studio!

Pip Studio

Established in 2017, MCHD’s PIP Studio classes gently guide families through childbirth, infancy, and the first three years of parenthood. You will gain a deeper understanding of how your child is developing, interacting with the world, and expressing themselves, and you will learn how you can better show up as their guardian to support their changing needs.

Knowledge inspires confidence, allowing you to enjoy these wondrous years fully. Classes cater to busy schedules. Keep reading to learn more

Pregnancy

Respiratory Autogenic Training Birth Preparation Classes

Respiratory Autogenic Training (R.A.T.) is a birth preparation method focused on breathing and deep relaxation that gives the birthing parent control while also focusing on their mental well-being. Developed by Italian obstetrician Umberto Piscicelli in the 1970s, this method conditions the mind and body to relax, even amid uterine contractions. In collaboration with Dr. Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro, an Italian medical doctor, and Montessorian, the method was expanded to prepare parents for birth and parenting.

Whether this is your first birth or not, your family can continue to use this method to achieve focus and relaxation throughout stressful moments in your child’s life.

We offer:

  • 8-week, 1-2 hour classes at our Mayfair Campus location.  Classes are scheduled based on the needs of the birthing couples.

    Please email [email protected] to inquire about scheduling.

Who should register?

Any mother 6+ months pregnant at the start of the class.

Note: The class is designed for a couple so that the birthing parent has a trusted birthing partner, whether a spouse, family member, or friend.

Topics covered:

  • Breathing and deep relaxation during labor
  • Anatomy and physiology of the birthing process
  • Embryonic development
  • Nutrition
  • Stages of labor
  • Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
  • Preparing the home environment
  • Physical development of the infant
  • Potential and independence in the young child
  • The role of the parent

Infancy and Parenting

Parent-Infant Classes

Our Parent-Infant classes allow families to connect in a Montessori environment suited to infants’ needs.  Enjoy connecting with other parents and observing babies grow and develop over time.

This class allows time for formal observation of infants (focused and quiet watching), class discussions based on curated topics with associated resources, asking questions of the class Guide and other families, and community connection.

We offer:
  • 15 in-person classes per semester (August-December and January-May) at our Park Hill campus.  These take place on Saturdays from 8am-9:30am.
  • Personalized consultations available at no cost for registered families, upon request.
Who should register?
  • Any family with an infant who is not yet walking (anywhere from a few weeks old through over a year old).
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