May: Birth with Wellness
Event Host
Event Dates
Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
Description
Join us for four in person classes designed to support your pregnancy, birth and postpartum transition no matter where you plan to birth. We are inspired to weave together empowering information and skills into an engaging and interactive class. Our aim is that participants complete the series feeling knowledgeable about this important and vulnerable time of life, while getting to connect with other expecting folks in the community. Someone else’s question might be yours! These in-person classes were created with connection in mind, come meet your community!
With the awareness that each of us comes to pregnancy and birth with different hopes and dreams, this inclusive series is appropriate for people planning hospital, birth center or home births.
In our cozy classroom we will explore four key topics:
Week 1- Preparing for Birth is a Prenatal Affair- Topics include Mapping the Pelvis, Traditional Abdominal Massage, Movement, Nutrition, Values- exploring what is most important to you, Practices to support nervousness and fears around birth and parenting a newborn
Week 2- Labor & Birth- Exploring Myths and Assumptions, Supporting the Physiology of Birth, Comfort Measures and Coping Strategies, Tools for Birth Partners
Week 3- What to Expect from The Unexpected- Creating a plan for all the contingencies, exhaustion, induction, epidural, cesarian birth, Centering your Values and Advocacy
Week 4- Postpartum: Preparing for The Fourth Trimester- A Road Map for the Immediate Postpartum including; defining the fourth trimester, physiology of your changing body, nutrition and the healing process, breastfeeding basics, setting up your nest and organizing support, addressing concerns, simple breathing and movement practices.
With our busy lives It can be difficult to commit to attending classes. The Birth With Wellness Childbirth Classes are an ongoing, monthly offering. When you purchase the affordable package you will be welcome to attend the classes in order, or pick up a class you missed the following month.
May: Weeks 1-4 Saturdays from 3-5pm
June: Weeks 1-4 Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm
Cost
$175 per package of 4 classes
Location
407 East Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ, USA