“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers — strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
— Barbara Katz Rothman
Gain Confidence in your Body’s Natural ability to Birth
My 6 hour course is designed for parents wanting a natural birth in the hospital setting
This course is perfect for first-time parents, VBAC mothers, & those desiring an unmedicated birth.
✔ Learn natural coping skills & get educated on how your body is built to birth
✔ Understand the risks & alternatives of various medical interventions
✔ Get confident in advocating for yourself to have your unmedicated birth in a hospital setting
I believe the more we are educated about birth, the better the choices we can make for our bodies and our babies. I am excited to see you in class!
Childbirth Education Course:
How to have a Natural Birth in the Hospital
What’s covered:
- Pregnancy: We’ll discuss common discomforts, warning signs, & what exercises you should be doing to prepare for an smoother, faster, labor & delivery
- Labor & Delivery: You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of natural labor & delivery. We’ll discuss everything from cervical change to how stress/fear can affect you labor.
- Medical Interventions: You will learn about the common medical interventions as well as their benefits, risks, & alternatives. You will gain confidence to accept or refuse interventions using informed consent.
- Comfort Measures: We will discuss fear and anxiety reducing techniques you will learn & practice various pain-reducing techniques including breathwork, counterpressure, labor positions, & more!
- Postpartum: We’ll discuss the normal healing process that follows delivery. You’ll gain tips and tricks on how to have a smoother postpartum period as well as things to look out for.
- Breastfeeding: The strongest indicator for a positive breastfeeding experience lies within mother & baby’s first hour together. Learn how to ensure a successful breastfeeding journey as well as the countless benefits it brings to mother & baby.
In-person options:
📍Located in downtown Cape Girardeau, MO
- Practice various positions, pain-relief techniques, and receive in-the-moment feedback
- Meet & connect with other parents preparing for their own birth
Upcoming Course dates:
- March Session: 3/22, 3/28, & 3/29 (2:30-4:30PM) 👉 Enroll HERE
Virtual options:
- Lead live via Zoom
- The 1-on-1 Nature allows your personal experiences, questions, & concerns to be expressed
- Flexible Scheduling: After signing up, you will be prompted to choose dates/times that fit your schedule.
👉 Book your 1-on-1 virtual course HERE
“Very informative, easy to follow and understand. I now feel much more confident and in the know for the steps/progressions my wife will go through during child birth so I can better help her and be there for her.”
“Mahala was positive and precise in explaining all of the information. She was very organized which helped in not feeling overwhelmed. I appreciated the flexibility in asking questions and how she was able to relate to the material. She was approachable and down-to-earth.”
“I liked the amount of time given to each stage of birth, I thought that it was very informative. I also liked learning about natural ways to manage pain and progress labor.”