Birth is a unique feminine experience. When giving birth, our feminine-sexual organs are stimulated and our sex hormones activated. Birth is an instinctive and primal act that connects us to our powerful feminine roots. Learn how to connect with your femininity prior and during birth, embrace your sexuality, and allow the birth process to empower you!
You will learn how to trust your body while giving birth, use your body to reduce pain in labor, harness your sexuality for the benefit of the birth process, and allow birth to empower you and your partner.

This class is an introduction to the extensive tracks. It consists of a discussion of feelings, fears, and expectations of childbirth. Throughout the class we will examine our cultural and personal philosophies concerning childbirth.

Grow to Love Your Pregnant Body

Pregnancy is a time of change; our body changes, our thought process changes, and our life is going to change forever.

The way we feel about our growing pregnant body can help us learn about ourselves and our beliefs and influence the way we choose to give birth. The way we perceive our body can influence the way our kids will perceive their own body and how confident they will feel towards themselves.

Your Body Knows Best

In our modern society we tend to forget that our body actually knows how to give birth. We tend to put the locus of control in someone else's hands - doctors, other women, books etc. We forgot that every woman has the inner knowledge and inner wisdom of how to give birth. The same way your body knows how and when to menstruate, ovulate, create this baby, and grow it, it knows how to deliver it.
In this class you will learn how to regain confidence in your body's knowledge and ability to give birth naturally.

Nutrition Makes a Difference

Good nutrition is one of the key aspects of preparing your body for a healthy childbirth. It is also crucial in guaranteeing a healthy start for your newborn. In this class we will learn common sense nutrition, and go over some basic ways to ensure a balanced food intake. We will also cover up to date information about recommended food supplements. Take this class even before pregnancy, as the lessons you'll learn here will serve you at any stage of your life.

Exercise for the Childbearing Year

During pregnancy, birth, and postpartum your whole body undergoes vast adaptations. Your muscles, joints, and Tissues will be challenged by the changes that occur in the childbearing year. In this class you will learn essential exercises to keep your body aligned and in tune before and after the birth.

Be on Top of Medical Interventions

Learn everything you need to know about medical interventions, the meaning of informed consent, and indications for a c-section (cesarean-section). We will learn about episiotomy and how to avoid one, and how to make the right choices when faced with tough decisions during labor and delivery.

Coping with Pain in Labor

Learn about issues of pain and comfort in labor, including analgesia, anesthesia, and natural alternatives. Understand how they affect you and your baby, and how to make the right choices during labor and birth.

Choosing your Care Provider and your Place of Birth

Your care provider has a tremendous influence over your birth experience and its outcomes. You can choose between a variety of care providers to support you throughout your pregnancy and birth. Find out who is the care provider with whom you will feel most comfortable. Find out in which birth place you will feel safe and secure.

Retelling our Birth Stories

Our birth stories live vividly in our minds. Women who had an empowering birth experience feel content when relieving it. Others feel their birth experience didn’t match their expectations or philosophies; yet others suffered through difficult births or pregnancy losses that won’t let go. Retelling these stories can help resolve the pain and come to terms with the loss. This allows us to open up to a new, positive birth experience. Dealing with the past can ensure a brighter future.

Understanding Labor and Delivery

Learn about the physiology and psychology of birth, including: the phases of labor, when you know you are in labor, and how to cope with pain. Listen to your body's clues for labor progress. Learn useful tools that will help you cope with contractions effectively and everything else you need to know to have a safer and easier childbirth.

Transition to Parenthood

Learn to cope with the emotional and physical changes after childbirth (postpartum). Learn about taking care of your newborn, and why breastfeeding is so important. We will discuss our parenting beliefs and philosophies, and write a plan that will help you make this transition easier.

Adding a New Sibling to the Family

This class is for second time parents and beyond, dealing with special questions concerned with introducing a new child to the family. We will discuss our parenting beliefs and philosophies, and write a plan that will help you make this transition easier.