Class Topics: what you will learn

A complete natural childbirth preparation and prenatal education course that includes timeless principles with modern techniques. You will learn:

∙ Natural pain relief techniques

∙ Simple pregnancy exercises to relieve pregnancy-related discomforts & to encourage baby’s optimal position for an easier labor and birth

∙ Relaxation practice; establishing a routine & why positive affirmations are important to support a healthy pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond

∙ The body’s power centers

∙ Labor breaths and birth breathing

∙ Nutrition during pregnancy & postpartum

∙ Foods that grow a healthy baby & foods that help level out postpartum hormones

∙ Essential oil use in pregnancy and postpartum

∙ Tips & tools for pain management that your labor support person can provide

∙ *Rebozo techniques

∙ Packing your birth bags and postpartum supplies

∙ Pregnancy anatomy and what to expect during labor & the associated hormones

• Stages of labor and what to physically and emotionally expect

∙ Timing contractions & when to head into the hospital or call your birth team

∙ Complications, emergency birth & cesarean section

∙ Positive interactions (advocacy) & mindfulness habits

∙ Informed consent & informed refusal

∙ Birth preferences vs. birth plans and creating yours

∙ Newborn procedures & tests

∙ Newborn appearance and behavior

∙ Basic Breastfeeding & Skin to Skin

∙ Postpartum recovery

∙ Childbirth Terminology

∙ The mind-body connection

You’ll learn to trust your body & own your birth…and so much more!

Custom hand-dipped tie-dye belly binding wrap by Corey

Upon completion of classes, you will be prepared to give birth naturally and with confidence. Your birth support person will be ready to assist you physically and emotionally, encouraging positive interactions (advocacy) to support an empowering birth experience. Preparing for a natural birth gives babies the best possible start.

Course investment: $325/series. A series consists of seven weekly (2.5 hour classes) hands-on classroom instruction to prepare you for a holistic labor, birth and postpartum. Military and student discounts.

If you are in need, inquire about The Haya Project Pregnancy Support Services scholarship application process.