Childbirth Preparation
Every
woman births her baby in her own unique and special way. What works
for one woman may or may not work for another. Therefore my classes
are a tapestry of different techniques and philosophies.
My approach to Childbirth Preparation is to help each individual women learn and prepare in the way that will best suite her and her family. Below is an outline of what is covered. Personal and group dynamics are attended to. New techniques and birth wisdoms are constantly being incorporated.
The 5-week childbirth education class covers:
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Preparing birth plans
- Forming relationship with support people and care providers
- Becoming your own empowered birth advocate
- Positions/coping techniques
- Deep meditative breathing technique called the 'Swiss Method'
- Movement and stretching
- Relaxation/visualization practice
- Self-hypnosis
- Birth Self Discovery
- Fear/emotion releases
Optional classes can be taken to discuss:
- Interventions
- Medical birthing options, pros/cons
Mind and Body Birth
This class is for women who want to give birth without medical tools and for couples who want to learn to work as a team and prepare for the birth in a fresh, dynamic way.
Recommended during the seventh month of pregnancy. Topics include:
- Exploring thoughts and feelings about birth
- Using visualization, relaxation and hypnobirthing to prepare mentally for birth
- Practicing different labor and birth positions
- Weekly prenatal stretching
- Breathing techniques
- Alternative birth options (on video)
Participants have praised this course for giving them confidence and for being their most positive birthing education experience ever.
SCHEDULE: Six Days (call for updated class schedule)
COST: $96.46 for the six-class-series
