“Birthing From Within”

In these interactive birth preparation sessions you will:

• learn to support the body’s natural ability in pregnancy, birth and postpartum
• build confidence in yourself and your partner
• learn to ask questions and make decisions in labor
• protect your birth space
• track and tame your “Birth Tigers”TM
• explore assumptions about pain and learn pain coping techniques
• learn how to give birth from within during unexpected outcomes that require medical support
• learn to care for and feed your newborn

The essence of “Birthing From Within” childbirth education is self -discovery, not assimilating obstetric information.
However, if you are seeking information on the routines and policies of the hospital, you may benefit by complementing your “Birthing From Within” childbirth class by taking the classes offered by the IWK..
Your Birthing From Within classes will be:
• a balance of practical, useful information and creative, experiential exercises
• personalized to your needs and interests
• stimulating, lively discussions and interesting exercises
• learning, not just about birth, but also about yourselves!

Tuesday, Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 9, 16, & 23
6:30-9:15pm (healthy snacks provided)
cost: 397.00/couple
Where: Passionate About Birth studio 99 Cavalier Dr Lwr Sackville
Birthing from Within Mentor Karen Reed
For more information or registration please contact Karen at 864-8971 or email karen@passionateaboutbirth.ca

Childbirth Preparation Classes with Wanda Cox, Lamaze trained, Certified Doula (DONA) and IAIM Baby Massage Instructor

When people think of Lamaze they often related it to a set of breathing techniques.
While breathing still pays a key role in pain management in childbirth,
Lamaze now promotes a philosophy of birth, as opposed to just one technique:

Birth is normal, natural, and healthy.
The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
Women’s inner wisdom guides them through birth.
Women’s confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.
Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical intervention.
Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centres, and hospitals.
Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assure responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom.
The objective of the class is to increase womens confidence in their ability to birth their baby and help partners to build skills and confidence in their role as her primary support. Topics cover aspects of pregnancy, to the process of birth and beyond, as you prepare for the postpartum period, including breastfeeding. She helps couples to advocate for themselves with evidence-based information. Each couple will receive a copy of “Prepared Childbirth”- the most current, evidence based childbirth handbook available. You will also learn about baby massage techniques at your prenatal reunion!

Thursdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Series 1- September 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 2- November 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 2, 9
$250/ couple per series • limited enrollment
To register email wandacox@eastlink.ca or 1-866-99DOULA

Join Wanda as she supports you on your path to experiencing birth for what it can be; safe, natural and empowering. Wanda has been attending births for over 11 years. Each one is different and unique, just like the women she supports.