Labor and Birthing Prep Series

Learn practical tools for reducing pain, shortening labor time, and improving your birthing experience from pelvic health PTs.

Saturdays Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7

9-10:30a EST via Zoom (link sent after registration)

*Registrants will receive the Zoom recording via email after each session.

*Participants are welcome to be off-camera, bring children, eat/drink, etc. while in session. We are excited have you join us in whatever way feels most comfortable to you!

What we'll cover:

Weekend 1 - Birthing and Advocacy

• Develop birthing plan
• Understand your options—from providers to settings—and why these options matter for your birthing experience
• Learn what to expect from your body and nervous system during delivery
• Discover the types of birth and facts about each so you can make an informed decision on your birthing plan

Weekend 2 - Positions and Partner Support (birthing partner is welcome to attend)

• Practice positions that help prepare your body for birthing
• Partners learn how to support you during each stage of labor
• Partners takeaway practical birthing tools
• Get tips on nutrition and hydration during labor and learn how to choose your energy sources

Weekend 3 - Pain Support and the Nervous System

• Learn the signs of labor and what progress in labor looks like
• Feel confident in your body's ability to give birth after exploring how your body is designed for this journey
• Build your toolkit for managing pain during labor and birth by learning various proven methods for pain management