Parents and birth attendants can influence, but not control how a birth unfolds. Birthing From Within is a soulful and holistic approach that gives parents the tools to birth naturally and to birth-in-awareness when the journey takes unexpected turns.
BFW classes are unlike any other childbirth classes. Parents learn lots of practical information through thought-provoking dialogues, interesting videos, and memorable exercises.
Class by class, parents practice and master a variety of proven pain-coping exercises and build their pain-coping confidence. They also explore the wise and compassionate use of drugs and epidurals.
. . . and because dads and birth companions need support too. They will experience birth from their perspective. BFW classes include a special class just for Dads and birth-companions.
Birthing From Within mentors (teachers) believe that childbirth is a profound rite of passage, not a medical event (even when medical care is part of the birth). We teach parents the power of birthing-in-awareness, even when their birth experience is not what they had anticipated. We create a safe, nurturing class environment which will invite parents to discover their personal strength and wisdom. We balance practical, useful information with introspective, multi-sensory experiences.
We teach about birth from four perspectives: mother, father, baby and culture.
We help parents build a pain-coping mindset so they may fully participate in birth's rite of passage.
We know that Birthing From Within classes are not the end, but the beginning of a parent's journey.
#1 Childbirth is a profound rite of passage, not a medical event (even when medical care is part of the birth).
#2 The essence of childbirth preparation is self-discovery, not assimilating obstetric information.
#3 The teacher (mentor) is "midwife" to the parents' discovery process, not the expert from whom wisdom flows.
#4 Childbirth preparation is a continually evolving process (for parents and teachers), not a static structure of techniques and knowledge.
#5 Parents' individual needs and differences determine class content.
#6 Active, creative self-expression is critical to childbirth preparation.
#7 The purpose of childbirth preparation is to prepare mothers to give birth-in-awareness, not to achieve a specific birth outcome.
#8 Pregnancy and birth outcome are influenced by a variety of factors, but can't be controlled by planning.
#9 In order to help parents mobilize their coping resources, it is critical for childbirth classes to acknowledge that unexpected, unwelcome events may happen during labor.
#10 Parents deserve support for any birth option which might be right for them (whether it be drugs, technology, home birth, or bottle-feeding).
#11 Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth, yet much can be done to ease suffering.
#12 Pain coping practices work best when integrated into daily life, rather than "dusted off" for labor.
#13 Father help best as birth guardians or loving partners, not as coaches; they also need support.
#14 For parents, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a time of continuous learning and adjustment; holistic support and education should be available throughout that period.
#15 Childbirth preparation is also parenting preparation.
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Healthy Pregnancy Class:
Planning a pregnancy? Newly pregnant?
Come join others to discuss early choices that can have an impact on a healthy and satisfying pregnancy and birth, such as; choosing a care provider, nutrition, emotional/ physical health, doula services, and more.
A four-week refresher class for experienced parents who want to brush up on birthing skills. Highlights of the class include insightful ways to reflect on your previous birth(s), learn new pain-coping skills to add to what worked before, time to connect with this baby, and ways to prepare siblings for the new arrival.
Did you experience unexpected events or unplanned interventions during your labor and birth? Do you reflect on your birth experience with disappointment or sadness? Uncover the healing potential of a difficult birth experience. This is an uplifting and creative one evening seminar designed to lift your spirits and help you begin to find meaning in your birth experience.
Birth Fears Workshop:
