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In Person Childbirth Education with an Online Workshop
Cassandra Doan offers in- person classes in the Roanoke Valley. There is so much content and information to cover in a timely manner in person, so we have added the online workshop, taught by Shalene. When you register for Cassandra's class, you will have access to the online content to help you fully prepare for your birth and postpartum transition.
Learn what you need to know to prepare for your birth and the mothering years.
I know you are excited about being pregnant and preparing for your birth! Worried about the pain of labor? I hear ya! It is NORMAL to be afraid of the pain. Learning to cope with pain in childbirth isn’t just for the super crunchy! However you plan to birth, being prepared mentally for labor and the unexpected; exhaustion, medical interventions, and difficult decisions that arise is crucial to experiencing peace and embracing your birth and postpartum experience. These courses incorporate Birthing From Within® Principles.
Preparing for Birth & Postpartum
It is so important to prepare for labor AND prepare for life after birth. You can begin preparing during pregnancy to minimize the risk of postpartum depression and experience postpartum peace, joy, and . . . bliss as you are caring for your baby. Here is a little secret, the postpartum period is NOT defined as a disorder or disease. It is not just the first 6 weeks after your baby is born. It's about the transition after birth AND navigating the early years with your child. It is crucial to have guidance, a plan, and support during pregnancy, birth, and through the toddler years!
A Unique Childbirth Preparation Experience
As you begin to feel the kicks and wiggles of your baby, your focus shifts to giving birth. What about the pain? Yes, labor involves pain. But, you don’t have to feel like you are suffering!
Highlights of what you will learn In person:
The Stages of Labor, Pushing, Optimal Fetal Positioning, Preparing for the Hospital, Labor Positions, Basic Pain Coping Positions and Techniques, Hormones and Physiology
In the online course; you will more in-depth pain-coping practices and much more!
Planning Now for After Birth
As you are getting closer to your birth, your focus begins to shift as you think about preparing for life with your baby.
Remember your favorite story as a kid? Stories sink much deeper into your heart than practical information. In course two, you will listen deeply to a story of a woman's journey to prepare your mama heart and your soul journey from birth to postpartum. You will also learn practical ways to prepare during pregnancy to care for your baby and yourself to ease your transition to motherhood and experience joy in those early months.
The Motherhood Journey Continues
Feeling huge, swollen feet, and overwhelmed with much to do while putting finishing touches on the nursery? Maybe you are already snuggling your baby in your arms!
In part three, you will get the training you need for caring for your baby and continue preparing to mentally embrace the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Bonus!
PDF Downloads
Need a labor manual?
Well, pregnancy brain IS real and it is difficult to remember everything you have learned to prepare for labor. You will get beautifully designed workbooks to take notes and info-graphics to have with you to reference including; Stages of Labor, Partner Support, Tips for Labor, How to Have Peace in Labor.
This course was well worth the time and money. I really used the mindfulness techniques and information I learned during labor." ~ Vanessa
