I'm Giving Birth!

I remember the exact moment this dawned on me when I was pregnant with my oldest son.  I always knew the baby was going to come out, but suddenly in that moment the full implication of what that meant occurred to me.   I had taken all the classes and read all the books.  I felt so prepared.   True I had prepared "all the things" but what I didn't realize was how important all the decisions I made or didn't make those last several weeks impacted the outcome of my birth.  My bag was packed with all the labor coping supplies but my baby was posterior which kept me from actually going into labor.  

What We'll Cover

​You’ve selected the ideal care provider. You’ve practiced how to quiet your mind and tune into the wisdom of your heart and gut.  You’ve gotten in touch with what is really important to you and have set some healthy boundaries.  And if you’re just joining us now, it’s not too late!
In this section we will

• Deepen your connection with your baby so you can learn their rhythms and personality.  This will help you better understand your baby’s cues after they are in your arms helping you to become a more confidant parent.
• Practical preparation for labor and birth.  
  • Childbirth basics and beyond.  Helping your partner to understand what you need (and don’t want) during each phase of labor. 
  • Massage for labor
  • Coping strategies
  • Tips and tricks for what to pack for the hospital
• Crafting the perfect birth plan
• Working to create optimal positioning for your baby.  Creating a space for your body to go into labor on it’s own and best odds to avoid an induction.
• Navigate 3rd trimester hurdles and decisions
  • Best odds for getting an accurate glucose tolerance test
  • Non-stress tests
  • Scheduling an induction or repeat cesarean
• Safe and effective exercises to create a strong healthy pregnant body.

​Your body has a natural wisdom.  It knows how to give birth to your baby.  Generations of women have done this before you.  You can do this too!  We have to create a space though where your body is able to go into labor on it's own.  I call this my "Best Odds" plan.  This plan is the culmination of over 20 years experience working with expectant mothers.  Everything that I have learned that can either help or inhibit a body from going into labor will be addressed.  We'll work to
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• align your hips and pelvis
• encourage your baby to be    in an optimal position (it's more than just head up or down)
• create a calm and connected mindset so you feel grounded in your body
• tune into the wisdom your body is already giving you to make empowered and aligned decisions.