Childbirth preparation is so important!
It can be overwhelming to sort through all the information and studies available, as well as learn about the constantly-changing healthcare technology. A great deal of time is spent preparing for what to expect.
How do we prepare for the unexpected? It's impossible to know all the twists and turns a birth will take. But if a person has resources within them that they can call upon during the unknown, they will be able to navigate this journey and cross the threshold into parenthood with more confidence.
Birthing From Within ® childbirth classes go hand in hand with her new book Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England. These classes make the perfect adjunct to any hospital class, or for those choosing to birth at home or in a birth center.
Birthing Again classes are for those who have already given birth before and want a refresher, perhaps going a different route this time, or who just want to be better prepared.
Because these prenatal classes are tailored to the needs of the participants, not all classes carry the same content. Here is a list of some of the topics covered in most classes:
How labor works
How to build a pain-coping mindset
Positions in labor
When to call the midwife / go to the hospital
Having a Cesarean in awareness
Pushing positions
Caring for your newborn
Making a postpartum plan
Ancient Map