Preparing for Birth

• Private classes available on request

• Take a look at the outline below to learn about Erin’s 2-visit curriculum. Sessions are also customizable to fit your specific needs.

Birth 101 - How Birth Works

Prepare for your best birth with our Birth 101 workshop, perfect for first time parents, or parents who have given birth previously and want a refresher course. Learn vital information about how birth and postpartum work, and get answers to your questions, including:

• How will I know when I’m in labor?

• What can I expect in each stage of labor?

• What will birth feel like?

• What are my options for medical/midwifery care and other support?

• What care will my baby receive after birth?

• What can I expect in the postpartum period?

Birth 102 - Preparing For Birth

Prepare for your best birth with our Birth 102 workshop, perfect for parents who have already taken Birth 101, or who have given birth previously and want a refresher course. Learn comfort measures and strategies to support your best birth and postpartum experience, including:

• Positions for labor and birth

• Breathing techniques

• Supportive touch and massage

• Relaxation and hypnosis techniques

• Navigating interventions and special circumstances

• Tools to prepare for a healthy postpartum