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Join other expectant couples for an in depth preparation series for birth and parenthood. Based on the extraordinary book, Birthing From Within, by Pam England, this series gives parents the tools they need to welcome their new baby in love and awareness. 

 

Together, you and your partner will gain the skills, wisdom and confidence needed to navigate through your personal birth and postpartum experience.

 

A variety of modalities are integrated in this engaging childbirth preparation series to help foster creative expression and self-discovery in a safe, nurturing atmosphere.

 

You will learn more about:

  • Creating a birth space that will help you open up in labor

  • Labor physiology

  • Understanding the landscape of labor

  • Effective coping practices and comfort measures

  • Building confidence between you and your partner

  • Effective communication with your birth team

  • How to surrender in labor

  • Working with worries and fears

  • How to ask questions and make decisions in labor

  • Compassionate use of drugs and interventions

  • Pushing the baby out

  • Celebrating the journey to parenthood as a rite of passage

 

Class size is limited to 7 couples to individualize the unique needs of the participants. Sign  up today!

 

Upcoming Classes

 

January 4-Week Series

Schedule: Sundays, 5:30 - 8:30pm, January 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

Location:  Yoga Alameda, 1502 Park St. Alameda 94501

Cost:       $400 per couple

 

Great for mamas due mid-February through April!

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April Accelerated Series

Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00-5:00pm, April 1st, 8th, 15th 

Location:  Leela Yoga, 1708 Lincoln Ave. Alameda 94501

Cost:       $350

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Great for mamas due mid-May through July

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** Since I am on call as a birth doula, in the event that I get called to a birth, I will need to reschedule a class session. Together, we will collectively determine and reserve a "just in case" class at our first session. 

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Testimonials
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"I found the book fascinating, but it wasn't until I took aBirthing From Within class while pregnant with my third child that I realized what an amazing approach this is, especially since I am not artistic and was a little apprehensive about the art. But the incredible insights I had!! And also seeing my husband's positive reactions and insights! I learned so much about his ideas and feelings about our upcoming birth. This class was eye-opening and transformational for both of us."  ~Cindy
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The classes have opened our eyes, minds, and hearts to a lot of amazing truths about the birth journey…my wife has felt deeply empowered and informed. We've talked about and become more aware of our feelings, our relationship, and the shape of our journey."  ~Stuart
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