Stepping over the threshold
Each pregnancy, labor and birth is as individual as you are. Our classes provide space and time out of your busy lives to explore what YOU need as you step over the threshold into birth and parenting.
In preparation for your journey, we will explore…..
- all aspects of childbirth - medical, cultural and spiritual and how that influences mother, partner and baby.
- creating a supportive environment in the hospital or at home.
- opening your body-mind before, during and after labor – whether that includes birthing naturally, with an epidural or by cesarean birth. Opening your body is only part of birth. Your mind, soul and heart must open as well.
- pain coping techniques - learn, integrate and practice techniques that will help you cope with the intensity of labor. Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth, yet much can be done to ease suffering.
- ways to ask questions to make informed decisions that will help you navigate through labor and the challenges of parenthood.
- uncovering, acknowledging, and taming fears – empowering you to be fully present throughout your birth.
- the unique role of partners in labor, postpartum and beyond. Special time is dedicated to addressing partners’ needs and concerns, while providing practical ways to support their laboring partner.
- preparing for postpartum emotional, physical and spiritual changes.
- celebrating your initiation into parenthood!
To learn more about the history and Pam England, creator of Birthing From Within go to http://www.birthingfromwithin.com/pam_england
