This is a 6-week series (classes not sold individually). Registration for this series grants you and your partner access to all 6 class sessions (in-person or virtually) as follows: 

Feb 26th

March 4th

March 11th

March 18th

March 25th

Step into a comprehensive and empowering childbirth education class series designed to guide you through every facet of the birthing journey. In this class, we believe that knowledge and support pave the way for a positive birthing experience. In this personalized journey, we will explore the power of mindset, the role of doulas, the differences between hospital and out-of-hospital birth environments, the art of birth planning and expectations, the diverse paths to birthing (vaginal vs. c-section), the function of your anatomy and physiology, the importance of relaxation and breath, how to utilize coping techniques to manage the discomforts of birth, labor and birth positions, effective communication with providers, the emotional journey of birth, the choices you will have about medical procedures and interventions, the five stages of labor, breastfeeding basics, postpartum recovery and support, newborn care essentials and so much more - all amidst a friendly and inviting community. I am excited to walk alongside you on this transformative journey, providing the knowledge and support you need to embrace the joy of childbirth and beyond. This class will empower you to dream up your ideal birthing experience, and then present you with the tools for allowing it to happen!

Topics

• Birthing Mindset
• Role of Doulas
• Birth planning & Expectations
• Hospital vs. out-of-hospital birth environments
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Braxton-Hicks contractions and preterm labor
• GBS cultures
• Preparing your body for birth through movement, mindset and breath
• Visualization techniques
• Vaginal birth & c-sections
• Breech/posterior babies & ECV
• Role of your cervix, perineal massage, & cervical exams
• Induction of labor
• Relaxation & Breathing Techniques
• Labor & Birthing Positions
• Communication ahead of & during birth
• Emotional Experiences in Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
• Comfort Measures & Pain Management Techniques
• Coping Simulation Exercises
• Medical Procedures & Interventions
• Avoiding Medication, if desired
• Informed Consent
• Birth Videos & Stories
• Labor part 1: signs & symptoms, water breaking, laboring at home, when to call your doctor
• Labor part 2: the stages, you’re in labor, cervical dilation, pain management, what may happen during labor
• Labor part 3: the second stage of labor, fully dilated/pushing, nuchal cord, shoulder dystocia, pooping, arrest of descent, vacuum, forceps, “spinning babies”
• Labor part 4: third stage of labor, placenta stuff, postpartum hemorrhage
• Labor part 5: tears, episiotomies, healing
• Breastfeeding Basics
• Postpartum Recovery
• Newborn Care basics