Birthing Classes To Empower Conscious Childbirth

Published on March 7th, 2010

with: Kristen Bower

when: 3 Saturday’s in April (10th, 17th, 24th) from 4:00pm – 8:00pm

cost: $325 for all 3 classes paid in full by April 1/$350 for all 3 classes paid for after April 1.

These birth preparation classes will focus on preparing women for the physical opening and mental letting go that must occur during labor and birth, as well discussing how to expand the heart and mind to more completely accommodate new life. You and your birth partner will be guided through movements, breath work, vocalization and meditation that help prepare the body and mind for labor and birth.

General topics include:
• What to expect of early and active labor
• Nutrition and hydration during labor
• What to expect of pushing (normal progress, optimal positions, protecting the pelvic floor)
• Pain coping (non-pharmacological, movement, breathwork, hydrotherapy, massage, positioning), pain medications
• Navigating interventions (how to get more information, the kinds of questions to ask in the moment)
• Cesarean birth
• Breastfeeding basics and maternal recovery

These classes are appropriate both for families planning an unmedicated birth, and those considering or planning for an epidural.
The classes are intended for couples, however single mothers are welcome and they can bring whoever will be supporting them during labor.

Please call or e-mail Kristen Bower at 718-290-4665; heybella@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns about the classes.

Please contact Mala Yoga at info@malayoganyc.com or come to the desk to sign up.