Welcome! 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.
Childbirth Education Class Options I currently offer childbirth education classes in two formats: private classes tailored to your individual needs and group classes scheduled throughout the year. Keep checking back or follow my Facebook page (Facebook.com/livingamitydoulaservices) for information on upcoming group classes.
Your Empowered Birth (8-Hour Workshop) This comprehensive workshop is divided into two 4-hour sessions. 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 options, pain management options, monitoring options and more.
Natural pain management options, including breathing techniques, visualization, massage, counter-pressure and more.
Empowering birthing partners to provide support and comfort
Breastfeeding and formula feeding basics
Newborn care basics
Postpartum mood
Your Empowered Hospital Birth (3-Hour Workshop) This workshop focuses on navigating a hospital birth experience. We will discuss standard procedures, creating a positive birth environment, and building a supportive birth team.
Understanding hospital policies and procedures
Creating a peaceful and calming birth space
Building a birth team that advocates for your wishes
Hospital birth options, including induction/augmentation options, pain management options, monitoring options and more.
Natural pain management options, including breathing techniques, visualization, massage, counter-pressure and more.
Newborn Basics (2-Hour Workshop) This workshop equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to care for your newborn baby in the first few weeks.
Infant feeding basics (breastfeeding and formula feeding)
Realistic expectations for newborn sleep patterns
Safe sleep practices
Swaddling techniques
Basic newborn care (bathing, diaper changing, umbilical cord care)
Introduction to baby wearing
Ready to Begin Your Empowered Birth Journey? Contact me today to discuss your childbirth education needs and class options. I look forward to supporting you and your family!