Are Birthing from Within classes only for people planning to give birth "naturally"?

Birthing from Within philosophy believes that giving birth naturally means whatever comes naturally to you! And that everyone needs to be prepared for labor, birth, and parenting no matter where & how they're planning to give birth. We all know that how our birth experience unfolds is out of our control to a large extent, and Birthing from Within classes help parents learn to let go so that their births can take whatever course comes naturally to them.

What if I'm having a Cesarean?

Medicated and surgical births are births, too! And parents can be prepared for being present at these births in Birthing from Within classes. Just because you're planning on having a Cesarean or an epidural doesn't mean your birth will be without pain. Birthing from Within pain coping techniques and other signature exercises can help prepare you for your big day and even the big days that follow!

Do Birthing from Within classes offer information or just art & breathing exercises?

Every Birthing from Within class includes a large educational component (on your typical topics, like prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding prep, how labor progresses, etc.), a pain-coping technique, and a sensory side dish like birth art. In this way, mentors ensure that parents' whole selves--and whole brains--are being addressed. Also, classes are customized to the parents' needs, so the recipe of activities will be just right. Because we believe that parents already have the knowledge they need to birth and parent, our classes are an exercise in revealing that knowledge and learning from each other.

Should I take another birth class in conjunction with this one?

Birthing from Within is holistic childbirth preparation. It offers all of your typical educational components and then some. It honors both pregnant mama and her birth partner and prepares them fully for the birth and parenting experience. Aside from extracurricular reading most expectant parents are going to do anyway, no other childbirth classes are necessary.

If you have further questions, I would love to talk to you in person or over the phone. Please feel free to contact me.