Birthing From Within: Jan/Feb series – Offered online

In this class, we’ll use a variety of hands-on and multi sensory approaches to explore the intellectual and instinctual aspects of childbirth.

We’ll examine what happens to the body and mind during labor and delivery.
Understand the differences in cultural perceptions of pain.
Learn mindfulness practices to help cope with the intensity of labor.
Share multiple approaches to the birth experience.

Small class sizes allow us to tailor each class to the specific needs and interests of the participants.

Class Overview

Understanding Childbirth

Birth wishes and intentions
The physical, mental and emotional processes of labor and birth
How labor works, what it looks like, what to do
The role of hormones and birth physiology
Evidence-based research and how to make decisions in awareness

The Childbirth Experience

Assumptions about pain
The role of Partners and Birth Companions
Coping practices, positions and hands on support for labor
How to cope with unexpected surprises
Honoring Childbirth as a profound rite of passage and birth as a Heroic journey

Postpartum Recovery

Healing after birth
Newborn appearance and procedures
Bonding with your baby
Feeding your baby
The postpartum return

Testimonials (Read More)

My husband and I are expecting our baby girl in May 2014 and took our birth prep course with Christine D’Esposito through Portland Doula love. We found Christine to be a really calming, soothing, and reassuring presence. She made the class feel very communal and comforting, while also packing in a lot of great information.

― Sarah M.

Since discovering that I was going to be a father, I had been concerned about my own ability to contribute. My wife had equipment and instincts that I did not, and I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to identify and fulfill the role I needed to. Christine’s class helped me find instincts […]

― Jeremy N.

Jan/Feb series – Offered online

Birthing From Within
Weekly Series

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$325.00

Class fee includes partner or birth companion. Please inquire about sliding scale rates if needed.

No refunds for cancellations after 2 weeks before the class start date.

Registration Open!

Category: Weekly Series

Birthing From Within: Jan/Feb series – Offered online

Jan/Feb series – Offered online

Meeting Schedule

Led by Christine D’Esposito