Class 1: “Anatomy and the Birth Process”

Learn about the physiology and anatomy of the birth process, the baby’s journey, birth preparation, water birth and some topics to consider for your birthing day.

Class 2: “Labor of Love”

Learn about the stages of labor, explore what a surge (contraction) is, being empowered in your birth experience, tools to use during labor such as visualization, breathing techniques, conscious awareness, sounding, power words, music, meditation and movement.

Class 3: " Active Birth: Babies Come Out! "

Posture and positions for labor, birth, and late pregnancy, partner support techniques, rebozo, massage, acupressure points birth stool, birth sling and more.

Class 4: “Inner Wisdom”

In this class we will discuss what “normal” birth looks like, variations of normal that can occur, and talk about complications and working through them. We will explore your hopes, dreams, fears and questions about your upcoming birth experience.

Class 5: "Welcome with Love: The Newborn and the New Family"

Information for immediate and postpartum care of you and your newborn, optional newborn testing, breastfeeding, diaper options, choosing a pediatrician, postpartum healing, nutrition and what to expect in the first 6 weeks to 3 months.