A complete natural childbirth preparation and prenatal education course that includes timeless principles with modern techniques.
∙ Natural pain relief techniques
∙ Simple pregnancy exercises to relieve pregnancy related discomforts & to encourage baby’s optimal position for an easier labor and birth
∙ Relaxation practice; establishing a routine & why meditation and affirmations are important to support a healthy pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond
∙ The body’s power centers
∙ Labor breaths and birth breathing
∙ Nutrition during pregnancy & postpartum
∙ Foods that grow a healthy baby & foods that help level out postpartum hormones
∙ Essential oils use in pregnancy and postpartum
∙ Tips & tools for pain management that your labor support person can provide
∙ Rebozo techniques
∙ Packing your birth bags and postpartum supplies
∙ Anatomy and what to expect during labor & the associated hormones
∙ Stages of labor & their accompanying physical & emotional signs
∙ Timing contractions & when to head into the hospital or call your birth team
∙ Complications, emergency birth & cesarean section
∙ Positive interactions & mindfulness
∙ Informed consent & refusal
∙ Birth preferences vs. birth plans and creating yours
∙ Newborn procedures & tests
∙ Newborn appearances and behaviors
∙ Breastfeeding & Skin to Skin
∙ Postpartum recovery
∙ Terminology
∙ The body-mind connection
∙ And so much more!
An entire course series consists of seven classes that are comprehensive and interactive with hands on practice to prepare you for a holistic labor, birth and postpartum. Course fee is $325. Please inquire about our scholarship fund.
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