Body Ready Birth Workshop & Childbirth Education Class

I have two class offerings currently:

 

  • Body Ready Birth Workshop - one day, four hour class

 

  • Childbirth Education Class -  one day, six hour class

 

See below for details about both options, and please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

 

BODY READY BIRTH WORKSHOP

Classes offered in Tacoma & Auburn

This Body Ready Birth workshop is a one day, four-hour, class with online access to educational videos and information once the class is completed. It can be taken any time during pregnancy, the more practice the better.  This class is not a comprehensive childbirth education class and I recommend taking that class too (and early in your pregnancy if possible).

This class will help you: know what to do when (and why) in each stage of labor to progress smoothly; cut through the endless ‘tips and tricks’ and learn what really works; have complete confidence that you know what works in your body; PLUS you’ll learn specific, hands-on techniques for your partner to use to help with progress and comfort too!

This is not an exercise class, we use mindfulness and gentle targeted movements to help your body and baby.

Your body was designed for this process – Help it remember how!

  • Know how you and your partner can tune into where baby is in your pelvis and let that help guide your movement
  • Practice the most effective birth positions before birth so you’re ready to intuitively find the position your body needs when it needs it
  • Create functional mobility in your pelvis to proactively address common musculoskeletal reasons for delays in labor
  • Prepare all 3 levels of the pelvis differently so you can open it for exactly where baby is during labor
  • Get your partner ready by practicing hands-on techniques together so they’re ready to support you to stay comfortable and progress through labor
  • Empower yourself to be an active part of birthing your baby and stack the cards in your favor for a more efficient birthing process

With this workshop you get:

  • 4 hours of in-person class time to learn and practice functional movement
  • Learn hands-on techniques to practice with your partner so they are comfortable with them too
  • Time with me, a certified Body Ready Method Pro, to ask questions and gain knowledge
  • Online access to movement videos to prepare each level of the pelvis
  • Online access to printable handouts to have with you in labor
  • Lifetime access to the online platform

This wisdom is already inside your body and I am here to help you access it!

Partners are welcomed and encouraged so they can learn the hands-on techniques to help you during labor.

Cost $175 per couple.

 

Please contact me to sign up.  I look forward to supporting you!

Private workshops, in the comfort of your home, are also available, please contact me to inquire about timing and cost.

Tacoma Workshop Dates

  • Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 9:00am
  • Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 9:00am
  • Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm
  • Saturday, March 15, 2025 @ 9:00am

Auburn Workshop Dates

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 9:00am
  • 2025 Coming Soon

WHAT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

"That was one of the most beneficial classes I've taken!" C.A.

 

"This class was amazing, I learned so much about tuning in to my partner and helping them with movement and positions to help them and baby navigate birth." F.P.

 

"More people need this knowledge! I had ah ha moments for so many moves and positions I was doing in my previous birth - I just thought they were for comfort, now I understand what they are really for, which is really cool!"  H.A.

 

“This made me feel so much more confident on how to support my partner during birth!” M.J.

 

“Loved the interactive, hands-on practice, made it fun!" A.Z.

 

“I valued the hands-on experience and it helped in visualizing what to do in birth and created a deeper feeling of confidence about everything.” K.D.

 

“I liked learning about the importance of flow and how to stay in my flow state, even with distractions and transitions.” S.Z.

 

“I now have a better outlook on labor and what my role should be going forward.” M.T.

 

“Very informative class.  Loved getting into positions to practice.” J.R.

 

 

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Prepare for Labor & Birth

Classes offered in Auburn

Join me for a comprehensive childbirth education class to help you and your partner understand what choices you have in birth and how to clarify your values to make the choices that align with your innate wisdom.

I believe that with knowledge we are able to diminish fear and gain power.  We are often afraid of the unknown, but by taking a childbirth class you will gain knowledge and be prepared for what lies ahead.

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We discuss so much…

  • How to choose your provider
  • How to choose your place of birth
  • Your options during labor, birth and postpartum
  • A bit of basic anatomy & physiology
  • Fetal positioning
  • What the flow of labor generally looks like
  • How partner support helps
  • Comfort methods
  • Breathing techniques
  • Importance of movement
  • Positioning options
  • Importance of postpartum care
  • And more!

I love helping you step into your power with the knowledge you need for a confident and empowered birth.

 

To fit your busy schedule, this is a 1-day in-person class on Saturdays. From 9am-3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Small group classes will be held at Our Place Birth Center in Auburn.

 

Cost is $195 per couple for the group class.

 

I am also happy to do a private in-home childbirth class for you if the group class schedule does not align for you.

 

Connect with me here to register, or call 253-254-5142 with any questions.

Current Group Class Schedule

  • December 7, 2024

WHAT CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

"This class has been so educational and was enjoyable to learn. The time flew by.  I feel better prepared for the remainder of my pregnancy & the birthing process." M.S.

 

"The class was very informative about the birthing process from start to finish. I really liked the emphasis on the values we have for birth and discussing ways to know these values for ourselves." J.B.