Childbirth Education

My childbirth classes are designed to normalize the birth process through many different techniques. I teach a collective of birth techniques to fit the need of every person in the class. My classes are kept to a small and intimate size (no more then five couples) so everyone has a chance to share their birth desires and ask any questions he or she might have. The classes are a conversation-based setting and I encourage questions and discussion so we all can learn from each other.

By taking the class, I hope that you will feel more confident and prepared to have the birth experience you want. By presenting you with the different vocabulary of birth and different situations you will be able to find the techniques and philosophy that best suit you and your lifestyle.

Overview of topics:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Hormones during pregnancy and labor
  • Stages of labor
  • Signs of labor
  • Pain coping strategies
  • Different Breathing techniques for labor
  • Positions for labor
  • Massage techniques for labor
  • The role of the partner
  • Interventions and complications
  • Pain medication for labor
  • Newborn procedures following birth
  • Newborn care techniques
  • Breastfeeding
  • Hormones during the postpartum time
  • The postpartum body

The philosophy behind these special childbirth preparation classes.
According to England, there are seven beliefs of women who “birth from within”:

  • Pregnancy and birth is a rite of passage, not a medical event (even when birthing in a hospital).
  • Connecting with other mothers and women for support and guidance is an essential part of preparation for birth and mothering.
  • The power to birth comes from within them, from their strong bodies and their commitment to do whatever it takes to birth their child.
  • Primitive self-expression, including making noise and losing control, are a natural part of birth (and “looking good” isn’t).
  • Protecting their birth space so that it is conducive to birth (quiet, dimly lit, warm and private) is critically important to how their birth will unfold.
  • For Western women, birthing from within requires preparation and practice during pregnancy.

Birthing From Within® childbirth preparation inspires expecting couples to explore their deepest questions to prepare themselves for birth and the life that follows. Through birth art, innovative pain coping practices & exploration processes, you will gain tools and skills to be resourceful in your experience giving birth. These workshops are alive, their direction depends on what you order up, so please feel free to
bring your knowledge, questions & thoughts.

Birthing From Within

The cost of the 12-hour series is $350.  Classes are 4 weeks long, 3 hours each and are based on a fusion of traditional information based childbirth preparation and on the book Birthing From Within, by Pam England.

For a private class the cost is $90/hour.
I offer fully customizable childbirth education. Private classes in your home are geared to meet your specific childbirth education needs and are ideal for those on bed rest, have very hectic schedules or those who wish for more privacy.