This class is for folks who have chosen to give birth in a hospital environment, and want their birth experience to be fulfilling, empowered and autonomous - an experience in your hands and according to your wishes. Over 3 sessions, we will run through the ins and outs of labor, coping techniques and relaxation methods, learn how to best advocate for what you want, and how to have the birth you envision come to fruition. Time is taken to recognize and respect your intuition and the knowledge that your body and baby already have, and we will work on how to welcome that instinct and trust the process. There’s discussion on the way hospitals work, the specifics of your chosen hospital’s policies, and all sorts of tips and tricks to make the space your own and set yourself up for the experience you want.

SESSION ONE

BIRTH: THE PROCESS AND YOUR OPTIONS

  • How the body readies itself for birth

  • Stages of labor

  • Pain Relief options

  • Communicating with care providers

  • Induction and medical interventions

  • Your hospital’s policies

  • Cesarian Section

  • Post birth: what to expect

SESSION TWO

PREPARING FOR AN AUTONOMOUS BIRTH

  • Comfort measures

  • Relaxation techniques

  • Mental preparation: readying the toolbox

  • Making a cosy birth space

  • Positions to encourage baby to descend

  • Positions to minimize discomfort

  • Touch and massage

SESSION THREE

MAINTAINING YOUR POWER

  • Early labor at home

  • When to go to hospital

  • Logistics of the journey

  • Your choices, preferences and rights

  • Birth plans

  • Dealing with difficult interactions

  • Birth partner: Advocating for the birthing person and your baby

This class is taught over 3 sessions of 2 hours each. I recommend that this class is taken anywhere from 28-36 weeks of pregnancy, and that both the birthing person and the birth partner can attend. Please let me know a range of dates and times that suit you.

My classes include PDF books for you to keep, interactive tools and worksheets. I use a dynamic teaching style that is designed to make all the information stick in your brain, while having fun doing it.

$525 FOR 3 SESSIONS OF 2 HOURS.