Birthing From Within
Extra-Ordinary Childbirth Preparation
Based on the book, Birthing From Within, co-authored by Pam England, these classes blend practical information with creative techniques to help parents prepare for childbirth physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With class sizes limited to six couples, there is plenty of opportunity for personal attention and group learning. Birthing in awareness is emphasized over achieving a specific outcome.
Birthing From Within
A six-week series of classes intended for couples having their first child.
Topics include:
- Pain-coping practices and techniques
- Understanding the physiology and hormones of labor
- What to do in early and active labor
- How to push effectively
- How to create a supportive birth environment
- Special class for birth companions
- Baby care basics and breastfeeding
- Postpartum planning and the transition to parenthood
- Postpartum reunion
- Journalling and artwork to help you discover what you need to know
Upcoming Class:
Classes coming in FALL 2010
Birthin’ Again
Designed for couples who already have a child or children, and have taken a childbirth class before. This 6-hour class if offered as a workshop during a weekend afternoon, or on two week night evenings.
Topics include:
- Dusting off old pain-coping practices, and learning new ones
- Sibling Preparation
- Reviewing and healing from past birth experiences
- Celebrating and giving energy to this pregnancy
- Opportunities for couples to connect and prepare the upcoming birth
- Journalling and artwork to help you discover what you need to know
Upcoming Class:
Coming in FALL 2010