Have you run out of time for childbirth classes before your due date and need to know how to get through labor? Do you need a refresher on labor skills before welcoming your next baby? This class is all about helping you and your partner feel more prepared for a comfortable labor and delivery. You will learn about mental and emotional preparedness, breathing techniques, touch, massage for labor and labor positions. There are tricks to staying home longer so you don’t have seemingly endless hours in the hospital. You will get to practice together and experience what feels the best for you so there’s a game plan for the big day. Of course your baby can always change plan that but at least you will have some skills on board.

These techniques will support any birth plan. Whether you are planning an unmedicated birth or using medication, you need tools and skills to get through it.

You will learn:

-How important connection and intimacy are in labor

-How fear impacts birth

-How to use breathing and movement to counteract tension

-The rhythm and timing of contractions

-Touch Techniques and Counter pressure for pain relief

-Creating a positive and comfortable environment to labor in

-Nourishing and Supporting the body during labor