I am a trauma-informed childbirth educator passionate about providing nurturing and empowering childbirth education classes. I believe birth is a powerful and transformative experience, and I am here to support you and your family on this journey. My classes are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to have a positive birth experience, regardless of your birth preferences.
I currently offer childbirth education classes in a live, virtual format. These are not pre-recorded videos you watch alone; they are interactive, real-time sessions where we can discuss your specific circumstances, hospital choices, and birth goals.
Live & Interactive: Ask questions as they arise and get personalized feedback.
Flexible Scheduling: Private classes are scheduled at your convenience to fit your busy life.
Yours to Keep: All sessions are recorded and available for download so you can review the material whenever you need a refresher.
Your Empowered Birth (8-Hour Workshop)Format: Four 2-hour sessions, scheduled at your convenience. This comprehensive workshop is divided into four separate sessions to make learning digestible and flexible. We will explore various topics to prepare you for a confident and informed birth experience.
Building your birth team and planning for postpartum support.
Nutrition and movement for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Understanding your body's signs of approaching labor.
Detailed exploration of labor stages: early labor, active labor, pushing, and immediate postpartum.
Hospital birth options, including induction/augmentation, pain management, and monitoring options.
Natural pain management options, including breathing techniques, visualization, and demonstrations of massage and counter-pressure.
Empowering birthing partners to provide hands-on support and comfort.
Feeding basics: Breastfeeding and formula feeding.
Newborn care basics and what to expect in the first hours.
Postpartum mood and emotional wellness.
Your Empowered Hospital Birth (3-Hour Workshop)Format: Single 3-hour live virtual session. This workshop focuses specifically on navigating a hospital birth experience. We will discuss standard procedures, how to create a positive birth environment within a clinical setting, and building a supportive birth team.
Understanding hospital policies and standard procedures.
Creating a peaceful and calming birth space in a hospital room.
Building a birth team that advocates for your wishes.
Hospital birth options, including induction/augmentation, pain management, and monitoring options.
Natural pain management options, including breathing techniques, visualization, and partner support strategies.
Newborn Basics (2-Hour Workshop)Format: Single 2-hour live virtual session. This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to care for your newborn baby in the first few weeks. I will provide live demonstrations via camera to help you feel confident.
Infant feeding basics (breastfeeding and formula feeding).
Realistic expectations for newborn sleep patterns.
Safe sleep practices and setting up your sleep space.
Swaddling techniques (demonstrated live).
Basic newborn care (bathing, diaper changing, umbilical cord care).
Introduction to baby wearing and safety checks.
Ready to Begin Your Empowered Birth Journey?Contact me today to discuss your childbirth education needs and schedule your sessions. I look forward to supporting you and your family!