Schedule
Hello and welcome! While all midwifery care and birth is happening in person, the majority of our classes and groups are virtual.
We are slowly starting to gather in person but recognize that COVID-19 is not something that has been eliminated. If you are visiting us in person with COVID Restrictions and Guidelines in place, we ask that everyone entering read and agree to our ASSUMPTION OF RISK / LIABILITY RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION terms. Thank you!
Childbirth Education
This class focuses on how to birth naturally without medication, regardless of birthing location, this is a comprehensive 3 - class series for expecting families to learn what to expect when giving birth. This class is Ideal for first time expecting persons and their birth partner (life partner, doula, family member, friend, etc), and also suitable for VBAC families any of whom plan to birth in a hospital, at home or at a birth center.
Topics covered throughout the series can include, but are not limited to:
Finding your tribe + creating community
Listening to your body, mind and spirit
Anatomy + physiology of of pregnancy
Optimal fetal positioning to improve labor progress
Stages of labor
Pain coping techniques
Partner support during labor
Complications + hospital transport + cesarean birth
How to have a healthy postpartum period
Birth art + mindfulness
Strengthening your partnership during this life changing event
Childbirth Refresher
This uniquely focused intensive childbirth class refresher is for families who have experienced natural labor and childbirth previously, but who need a bit of a reminder and preparation for an older child :). This class is a brief overview of what to expect when giving birth. I have been supporting birthing families for over 12 years and treasure this class especially for those wanting a natural birth wherever birth may occur (home, hospital or birthing center) for their 2nd, 3rd or subsequent birth.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
Understanding the signs and stages of labor
Pain coping strategies and techniques
Partner support in labor
Optimal fetal positioning to improve labor progress
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
Complications + hospital transport + cesarean birth
Having a healthy postpartum period
How to include older children during labor and the postpartum period
How to prepare older children for the sights and sounds of labor