Holistic Birth Education Course

Meet the course facilitators, download your handout packet, and access the resource guide.

Begin breaking down foundational beliefs about birth to bring about empowerment, mind-body awareness, and spiritual awakening.

Explore the differences between physiologic and medically managed birth.

Learn a framework for assessing each decision you’re facing through pregnancy and birth.

Explore steps towards developing your confidence and autonomy when it comes to birth.

Understand the essential elements of the Informed Consent process.

Saying “no” to interventions you don’t consent to is saying “yes” to the autonomous birth of your dreams.

Key questions to start imagining how you want to feel supported during your labor and birth.

Jot down notes, preferences, and questions related to common pregnancy procedures and complications.

Reconsider common beliefs and practices and get to know the evidence-based aspects of labor.

Explore options and debunk myths around normal variations during pregnancy.

Explore the complexities of induction, reasons for inductions, the risks involved, and the importance of informed decision-making.

Explore your options for coping with pain during labor.

Breathing exercises and strategies for the surrender phase of labor, which generally starts when you transition from opening into pushing and lasts until your baby is born.

Delve into the crucial moments after birth, including what to expect while birthing your placenta.

Learn about the typical newborn tests and procedures in order to stay informed and vocal about your choices for your baby's well-being.

Though Cesarean is rarely the preferred or planned method for delivery, it’s important that you are aware of your options for an empowered cesarean.

Eight uncommon complications detailing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and risk reduction strategies.

Channel your energy effectively during pregnancy and birth to enhance your partner's experience.

Explore techniques like meditation and mindfulness to help prepare for birth and parenthood, emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and breath.

Experience being guided through four meditations to deepen the bond with your baby during pregnancy.

Explore practical techniques to help cope with discomfort and practice embracing pain during childbirth rather than fearing it.

Practice various pain coping techniques, rate their effectiveness, and create a pain coping plan.

Though you can always change your mind and we can’t exactly plan for birth, a birth plan helps organize your intentions so your birth team can support you in your choices.

Self-advocacy is a practiced skill, and you can start practicing during pregnancy.

Discover any last minute things you might have forgotten and decide what habits to commit to as you're approaching your due date.

Build a calm foundation for postpartum by planning ahead.

A parent's emotional state directly influences their baby’s growth and development.

Navigate the landscape of postpartum mental health, what to expect, and how you can prepare for and manage any emotional changes during the postpartum time.

Being in tune with your baby’s needs reduces their stress and boosts their immunity.

Establishing support systems before and during the postpartum period is the biggest key to creating a postpartum sanctuary.