Childbirth Education

“The Confident Birth” Childbirth Education Course

Hi Mama! I'm so glad you're here.

When it comes to pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period, the best thing you can do is make the choice to prepare both your body and your mind. By enrolling in this course, you are prioritizing your wellbeing and taking that step to prepare. I am so proud of you for that!

During these periods, your body undergoes many rapid changes that you may not feel prepared for and may not know how to manage. While every pregnancy and delivery is different, there are many general birth prep strategies which are beneficial to all mama's that I will teach you in this course.

When considering your overall birthing experience, it is essential to learn about and understand all of your options so you are able to confidently make decisions that are best for you and your baby.

While its true that the only predictable thing about birth is that its unpredictable, and while there are no guarantees that your labor will go the exact way you want it to, there are many things you can do throughout pregnancy to stack the cards in your favor for a smooth birth.

Learning about what is happening in your body, what to expect during labor and delivery, ways to connect to your core/pelvic floor during pregnancy, and strategies to care for and protect your body throughout pregnancy are all key elements to a smoother birth and optimal postpartum recovery.

The objective of this course is to provide a holistic learning experience which includes education on your core, pelvic floor, the birth process, medical and non-medical pain management, cesarean delivery, and medical procedures/interventions.

There is a lot of information out there regarding birth preparation and birth "planning", but not all of this information is based in evidence which is why it’s so important to be cautious when taking advice. As a medical professional specializing in pregnancy/postpartum care, childbirth education, and pelvic health, I have created this course to provide evidenced based information to prepare you for plans A, B, and C so you feel confident in your birthing experience no matter what curveballs may come your way!

This course is designed to empower you to make informed decisions regarding your birth preferences and to help fill your toolbox with tools to facilitate the smoothest birth and postpartum recovery possible.

Mamas deserve a higher level of care and HOLISTIX is committed to providing exactly that.

I am so excited and honored to be a part of your journey.

  • This course can be completed in your home if you are local to WNY (travel fee may apply) or virtually.

  • This course can be completed in 6 (1) hour sessions, 3 (2) hour sessions, or 2 (3) hour sessions

This course consists of 6 modules which each run 45-60 minutes in length, covering everything you need to know about labor, & birth as well as how to best protect your pelvic floor during delivery

  • Module 1: Your Core & Pelvic Floor

    This module provides education on the anatomy of your core and pelvic floor, pelvic floor functions, the core canister, breathing/posture, body mechanics/alignment, and birth body prep (home exercise program)

  • Module 2: Mindset Training

    This module provides education on the mind-body connection, the nervous system and its impact on labor, factors influencing your birth, mindset challenge, and belief shifts

  • Module 3: Understanding Labor & Birth

    This module provides education on the fear-tension-pain cycle, contractions, stages of labor, safe pushing practices, and red flags after delivery

  • Module 4: Cesarean Birth

    This module provides education on cesarean types and reasons, risks and benefits, what to expect, recovery/red flags, and incision site care/scar management.

    Most women do not enter birth planning to have a cesarean, however, 1 in 3 women will require one. Learning about the process, what to expect, and your options before hand will leave you prepared for plans A, B, and C(esarean)

  • Module 5: Medical Procedures & Interventions

    This module provides education on informed decision making, labor induction & augmentation, medical pain relief and monitoring, second stage interventions, and the cascade of interventions.

  • Module 6: Comfort Techniques & The Birth Space

    This module provides education on comfort techniques, the birth team, positions and movements, birth space set up/considerations, and labor rehersal

CONTACT TO BOOK

The full 6 part series is highly recommended to completely prepare you for your labor and delivery experience, however, I do offer the option to purchase and complete modules individually for $75 / module.

Cost

$350 for the full course, slide decks, and handouts

Available to book in person or virtual