This comprehensive series of childbirth classes gives you the information and tools to make informed decisions.
We will go beyond information, too, with pain-coping techniques and mindfulness practice, birth and postpartum planning, and other engaging activities.
Rates (per couple): $375 for virtual 5-week series, $240 for virtual Express weekend*, $180 for in-person 1-day Express*
Upcoming: in-person Express afternoon on September 3, virtual weekend September 9 & 10, virtual 5-week series starting October 5, More dates on the Registration Pages
You Will Learn:
- Stages of labor
- Anatomy of a birthing body
- Pregnancy nutrition and fitness
- Mind/body connection
- Mindfulness/coping techniques
- Labor positions
- Variations of labor
- Partner involvement and tips
- Labor comfort measures
- Birth planning
- Postpartum comfort measures
- Postpartum planning
- Decision-making strategies
- Much more!
You Will Get:
- practical information, pain coping and/or mindfulness techniques, and a multi-sensory activity in each class
- practice with mindfulness techniques, labor positions, and partner support during labor
- interactive activities to embody the lesson, including art and role-playing (no art skills required and no one needs to see your work!)
- tools to develop birth preferences and postpartum preferences
- helpful handouts for you and your partner
- connection with me via email to answer questions from the time your class begins until 2 weeks after your last class ends
*Experience Birthing from Within’s holistic childbirth preparation in an Express format that fits into your busy schedule. We will cover many of the same topics as a full series, but topics will be adapted based on the needs of class participants.